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On the International Day of Non-Violence, the Freemuslim Association—an international anti-violence organization—expressed its deep concern over the increasing waves of violence in various regions around the world, calling on the international community, especially major powers, to take urgent steps to…

A surge in support for far-right parties across Europe is intensifying debates on migration, VOA revealed in an article yesterday. In Austria, the Freedom Party, led by Herbert Kickl, captured nearly 29% of the vote in recent elections, advocating for…

The United Nations has reported that more than 700,000 people are now displaced in Haiti, with over half being children, Arab News reported today. The ongoing gang violence has plunged the country, one of the world’s poorest, into chaos, particularly…

Shia Rights Watch (SRW)—an international pro-Shia rights organization—has released its monthly report for September, shedding light on the human rights violations suffered by Shia communities in various countries. According to the rights group, the report highlights the struggles of individuals…

According to WHO, electronic waste (e-waste) is rapidly becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing solid waste streams, with an estimated 62 million tonnes produced globally in 2022. Alarmingly, only 22.3% of this waste was formally recycled. Informal recycling practices, often…

Africa, despite having the fewest roads and vehicles, suffers the highest rate of road fatalities globally, with 620 deaths daily, Arab News reported yesterday. A recent World Health Organization report revealed that the continent recorded a staggering death rate of…

Lawyers and rights groups in Thailand express concern that the 15 former military, police, and government officials charged in connection with the 2004 Tak Bai Massacre may evade court appearances before the statute of limitations expires on October 25, VOA…

The humanitarian situation in Lebanon is rapidly deteriorating, with Prime Minister Najib Mikati warning that up to 1 million people could be displaced amid ongoing conflict, Arab News reported yesterday. Raouf Mazou, UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Operations, highlighted a…

Recent research from the University of Barcelona reveals alarming rates of ice melt in Greenland, with 610 gigatons lost in the summer of 2012 alone, equivalent to 244 million Olympic swimming pools, SciTech Daily revealed yesterday. The study, published in…

Rescue teams resumed their search on September 29, for 48 missing migrants after their boat capsized near El Hierro, part of Spain’s Canary Islands, VOA revealed yesterday. The incident occurred as the vessel was being rescued, resulting in at least…