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El-Fasher Siege Turns Donkey Carts into Costly Lifelines ————————————- In El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, the price of a donkey cart ride has skyrocketed to more than the cost of a car journey, a grim indicator of the city’s…

Global Push Strengthens for Ocean Protection with New Biosphere Reserves and High Seas Treaty Ratification ————————————— In a twin breakthrough for environmental conservation, UNESCO has designated 26 new biosphere reserves covering fragile ecosystems worldwide, while the United Nations’ High Seas…

In a twin breakthrough for environmental conservation, UNESCO has designated 26 new biosphere reserves covering fragile ecosystems worldwide, while the United Nations’ High Seas Treaty (BBNJ Agreement) has been ratified by enough countries to become law next year. UNESCO has…

World Leaders Urge Immediate Action on Climate Change at UN General Assembly —————————————— Global leaders at the United Nations General Assembly warned that climate change is no longer a distant threat but an immediate danger requiring bold international commitments. According…

Construction of Northern Italy’s Largest Mosque Halted Over Financial Issues ——————————————— The city council of Sesto San Giovanni in Milan province has announced the suspension of plans to build what was set to become the largest mosque in northern Italy,…

UNICEF Demands Probe into Deadly Mosque Attack in Sudan ——————————- The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for an immediate and thorough investigation into the recent deadly attack on a mosque in El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, Sudan.…

110 US Muslim Centers Urge California Governor to Veto Free Speech Bill —————————————- More than 110 mosques, Islamic centers, and Muslim community organizations in the United States—including the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California—have called on California Governor Gavin Newsom…

Nepal Unveils Major Relief Plan Following ‘Gen Z’ Protests —————————- Nepal’s interim government has unveiled a comprehensive relief and austerity package to address the massive economic destruction caused by youth-led “Gen Z” protests earlier this month, according to Anadolu Agency.…

Somalia: Malnutrition Crisis Looms for Half of Youngest Children ————————————- Nearly half of all children under five in Somalia face the risk of acute malnutrition by mid-2026, according to a report from Save the Children published on Reliefweb.int. This severe…

Large Amazon Trees More Climate-Resilient Than Expected, According to New Study ———————————– The largest trees in the Amazon rainforest are proving more resilient to climate change than scientists previously believed, according to a new study published in Nature Plants and…