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UN Chief: Clean Energy Era Nears as Fossil Fuels Lose Ground ………………. The world is approaching a pivotal shift toward clean energy, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, as reported by The Guardian. He highlighted falling renewable energy costs…

Flash Floods in Eastern China Leave Two Dead, Ten Missing ……………….. Flash floods in China’s eastern Shandong province have killed two people and left ten missing, according to state media reports. The floods were triggered by heavy rainfall, with up…

A Reuters investigation found 21 incomplete schemes that once promised clean water, reliable sanitation and flood protection to millions; health officials warn the interruption may fuel disease outbreaks and undermine regional stability. Since January 2025, Washington has cancelled hundreds of…

WHO Warns of Rising Global Risk from Chikungunya Virus Outbreaks ………………… The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent warning to prevent a resurgence of the chikungunya virus, a mosquito-borne illness now spreading beyond the Indian Ocean region. According…

Financial crime has escalated in recent years, with illicit flows exploiting weaknesses in traditional banking models. An opinion piece in Daily Sabah argues that Islamic finance ethics—rooted in prohibiting riba (interest), gharar (excessive uncertainty), and maysir (gambling)—offer a robust framework…

13 Dead, 20 Injured in Russian Mine Workers’ Bus Crash ………………… Thirteen people were killed and 20 others injured early Monday when a bus carrying mine workers crashed in Russia’s Yakutia region, officials confirmed. According to authorities, the driver lost…

ICE Launches Sweeping Crackdown on Undocumented Immigrants and Employers ———————————— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a major escalation in enforcement targeting all undocumented immigrants residing in the country, regardless of criminal history, along with the companies that employ…

One billion Africans being harmed by cooking pollution ————————- The International Energy Agency (IEA) has highlighted a major health and environmental crisis affecting one billion Africans who rely on open fires or hazardous fuels for cooking, Arab News reported. According…

International Court of Justice to present landmark climate ruling —————————— The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to deliver a landmark advisory opinion on Wednesday addressing countries’ legal obligations to prevent climate change and the consequences for major polluters…

Spain: Rally in Piera Denounces Islamophobia after Arson Attack on Local Mosque ——————————- Over 400 people marched through the streets of Piera, a town near Barcelona, on July 18 to condemn rising Islamophobia following an arson attack on a local…