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US releaes its 2023 Report on International Religious Freedom

US releaes its 2023 Report on International Religious Freedom

The United States released its annual International Religious Freedom Report on Wednesday, covering the period from January 1 to December 31, 2023. The report, presented to Congress, describes the state of religious freedom in each country and includes government policies…
IMF releases AI preparedness index for 174 countries

IMF releases AI preparedness index for 174 countries

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its AI Preparedness Index (AIPI) on Tuesday, assessing the readiness of 174 countries for artificial intelligence (AI). The AIPI Dashboard evaluates these economies based on their digital infrastructure, human capital, labor policies, innovation, integration,…
Euro 2024 Tarnished by Sponsors’ Alleged Ties to Uyghur Forced Labor

Euro 2024 Tarnished by Sponsors’ Alleged Ties to Uyghur Forced Labor

The beautiful game faces a growing ethical controversy as human rights activists slam UEFA, the governing body of European football, for partnering with Chinese sponsors accused of profiting from Uyghur forced labor, RFA reported in an article yesterday. According to…
Deadly Mpox Strain Emerges in DR Congo, Raising Global Concerns

Deadly Mpox Strain Emerges in DR Congo, Raising Global Concerns

A highly contagious and deadly strain of mpox is spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo, sparking fears of international transmission, the Gurdian reported yesterday. According to the article, the new variant, affecting both adults and children, appears to be…
Devastating Monsoon Rains Batter Nepal, Leaving at Least 20 Dead

Devastating Monsoon Rains Batter Nepal, Leaving at Least 20 Dead

Heavy downpours have triggered deadly landslides and flash floods in Nepal over the past two days, resulting in at least 20 fatalities, Reuters reported yesterday. In Lamjung district, landslides swept away three houses overnight, killing four people, including two children.…
UN: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Chad amid Surging Number of Sudanese Refugees

UN: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Chad amid Surging Number of Sudanese Refugees

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is sounding the alarm on a critical situation in eastern Chad, where a surge in Sudanese refugees is overwhelming resources, reliefweb reported yesterday. Since April 2023, conflict in Sudan has driven over 600,000 refugees and…
Freemuslim Association calls on UN to investigate fate of thousands of missing children in Gaza

Freemuslim Association calls on UN to investigate fate of thousands of missing children in Gaza

Freemuslim Association, a global anti-violence organization, has expressed grave concern over human rights reports indicating that approximately 21,000 Palestinian children are missing due to the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. In a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, the…
Canada’s Ambassador Voices Concerns Over Uyghur Rights in Xinjiang Visit

Canada’s Ambassador Voices Concerns Over Uyghur Rights in Xinjiang Visit

Canada’s Ambassador to China, Jennifer May, raised concerns about human rights abuses in Xinjiang during a recent visit to the region, Jurist News reported yesterday. According to a statement from Global Affairs Canada, May met with officials and discussed “credible…
No Safe Place for Children: War and Violence Ravage Children’s Dreams

No Safe Place for Children: War and Violence Ravage Children’s Dreams

Millions of children are facing unimaginable horrors in war-torn regions across the globe, with new reports highlighting the devastating impact of conflict in Gaza, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as well as Afghanistan. Save the Children paints…
Anti-Muslim Incidents Surge in Germany, NGO Says

Anti-Muslim Incidents Surge in Germany, NGO Says

Germany’s Muslim community faces a rise in hate crimes, Anadolu Agency cited a recent report by Alliance Against Islamophobia and Anti-Muslim Hate (CLAIM). The NGO has documented over 1,900 anti-Muslim incidents in 2023, a 114% increase from the previous year.…
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