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UK-Based Islamic Relief increases aid delivery in the Philippines

UK-Based Islamic Relief increases aid delivery in the Philippines

Over 844,000 people have been impacted by severe flooding across the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao and Luzon, following relentless rains that began on July 7. In response, the UK-based Islamic Relief has provided food packs to over 3,500 families and…
UN Refugee Agency commemorates 73 years of the Refugee Convention, urging universal accession

UN Refugee Agency commemorates 73 years of the Refugee Convention, urging universal accession

This Sunday marks the 73rd anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, a pivotal framework that has safeguarded millions fleeing conflict and persecution, reliefweb reported yesterday. The Convention, along with its 1967 Protocol, defines a refugee and outlines their rights and…
Green Economy Could Create 3.3M Jobs across Africa by 2030

Green Economy Could Create 3.3M Jobs across Africa by 2030

A new report by FSD Africa and Shortlist forecasts that Africa could generate 3.3 million jobs by 2030 through a transition to a greener economy, the Guardian reported yesterday. The majority of these roles, particularly in renewable energy, are expected…
Brazil Announces World’s First Deaths from Oropouche Fever

Brazil Announces World’s First Deaths from Oropouche Fever

Brazil has confirmed the world’s first fatalities linked to Oropouche fever, Xinhua reported yesterday citing the country’s Health Ministry. Two women under 30 from Bahia succumbed to the viral disease, exhibiting symptoms similar to severe dengue fever, the source mentioned.…
Over 30,000 Migrants Dead or Missing in Mediterranean

Over 30,000 Migrants Dead or Missing in Mediterranean

A major migrant rights group, Sea Watch International, reported that over 30,000 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean while attempting to reach Europe, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The organization argues that the true number is likely much…
About 300,000 African children are at risk of acute malnutrition, UNICEF says

About 300,000 African children are at risk of acute malnutrition, UNICEF says

The severe drought affecting much of Southern Africa is endangering the lives of hundreds of thousands of children in the six hardest-hit countries, UNICEF reported on Thursday. Over 270,000 children are anticipated to experience severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in 2024…
Experts call for serious study of glacier geoengineering options

Experts call for serious study of glacier geoengineering options

Scientists have underlined the importance to seriously consider geoengineering projects to protect glaciers or face disastrous sea level rise, The Guardian reported. Accprding to the report, Antarctica and Greenland’s ice sheets are melting fast and even if carbon emissions reduced…
Africa Set to Overtake Asia in Hunger by 2030, UN Warns

Africa Set to Overtake Asia in Hunger by 2030, UN Warns

A recent UN report predicts that by 2030, Africa will surpass Asia in the number of people facing hunger, the Guardian reported yesterday. Currently, 20.4% of Africa’s population is undernourished, while Asia accounts for over half of the world’s hungry,…
China: Xinjiang Authorities Tighten Guest Reporting Rules for Uyghurs Amid Human Rights Concerns

China: Xinjiang Authorities Tighten Guest Reporting Rules for Uyghurs Amid Human Rights Concerns

Authorities in Xinjiang have intensified a requirement for Uyghurs to report guests in their homes to police within 10 minutes to two hours of arrival, RFA reported on Tuesday. This policy, first implemented in June 2015, has gained emphasis under…
Germany shuts down Islamic Center Hamburg

Germany shuts down Islamic Center Hamburg

The German Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday morning that it has closed the Islamic Center Hamburg and its affiliated organizations. According to the German Ministry of Interior, these centers were pursuing totalitarian goals and allegedly spreading Islamic extremism. According…
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