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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed a law expanding Shariah jurisdiction, creating new Islamic courts in the predominantly Catholic nation, Arab News reported yesterday. The law introduces three additional Shariah judicial districts and 12 new circuit courts, increasing the…

Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, and China are making significant strides in promoting halal tourism at major global travel trade shows, as reported by travelandtourworld.com yesterday. As the Muslim travel market expands, these nations are showcasing their unique offerings to cater to…

A recent study published in the journal Science reveals that approximately 4.4 billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Conducted by researchers, including Esther Greenwood from the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and…

Malaysia and Tatarstan are enhancing their collaboration in the halal industry, following a recent official visit by Tatarstan’s leader to Malaysia, Bahrain News Agency reported yesterday. Discussions during the visit focused on strategic partnerships and exploring new opportunities within the…

In Nairobi, Kenya, the rise of electric motorcycles is transforming transportation, driven by environmental awareness and technological advancements, Xinhua reported yesterday. With 5.2 million people employed in motorcycle transport, the shift to electric models is gaining momentum, especially as fuel…

A confluence of conflict, economic collapse, and climate shocks has triggered a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented scale across Sudan and South Sudan, with millions of people on the brink of disaster, reliefweb reported yesterday. In Sudan, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)…

Africa’s top public health body, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has declared a “public health emergency of continental security” due to a monkeypox outbreak spreading from the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighboring countries, Dawn…

On July 24, more than 30 bodies were discovered in the Batangi-Mbau area of North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following a brutal attack by the Sunni extremist group, Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), Persecution.org website reported on Monday.…

Tokyo has unveiled an AI-driven system aimed at improving disaster response times for incidents such as fires and building collapses, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Developed by Hitachi Ltd., the system employs high-altitude cameras to automatically detect emergencies in real-time. Upon…

The global youth unemployment rate has fallen to 13% in 2023, the lowest in 15 years, according to the UN International Labour Organization (ILO). Despite this overall decline, disparities remain, particularly in Asia, the Pacific, and Arab States, where youth…