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World Bank Warns of Surging Poverty in Conflict Zones ………………… Conflicts and related deaths have more than tripled since the early 2000s, pushing millions deeper into poverty, the World Bank warned in a new report released Friday. The report highlights…

Global Energy CO2 Emissions Reach New Peak in 2024 —————————- Carbon dioxide emissions from global energy sources increased by 1% in 2024, marking a record high for the fourth year in a row, Anadolu Agency reported citing the Energy Institute’s…

Nearly 30 killed in explosion, stampede at high school in Central African Republic ———————————— At least 29 students lost their lives and 260 injured after an explosion triggered a stampede at a high school in the Central African Republic, Anadolu…

UN Secretary-General Highlights Surge in Armed Conflicts, Urges Commitment to Responsibility to Protect Against Violence ————————————————– United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the world is experiencing the highest number of armed conflicts since World War II, Africanews reported.…

Sweden Proposes Denying Citizenship to Those Accused of Enforcing “Honor Culture” ……………………… A new Swedish government proposal aiming to tighten citizenship requirements has sparked widespread debate, particularly among Muslim and immigrant communities. The proposal would bar individuals accused of enforcing…

On International Widows Day, Islamic Law Highlighted as Model for Women’s Rights …………………… As the world marks International Widows Day, attention is drawn to the struggles of millions of women worldwide who have lost their spouses and continue to face…

U.S. to Halt Funding for Global Vaccine Alliance Gavi, Citing Safety Concerns ……………….. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Wednesday that the United States will cease funding Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, citing concerns over vaccine safety—though he…

Flood-Triggered Landslide Buries Homes in Colombia, 15 Missing …………………. Authorities in Colombia have confirmed multiple casualties and at least 15 missing people after a landslide struck the municipality of Bello, near Medellín, France 24 reported. The disaster was triggered by…

Portugal strengthens citizenship regulations ———————————- The Portuguese government has strengthened its citizenship requirements by doubling the residency duration and imposing stricter rules on family reunification, Anadolu Agency reported. On Monday, officials decided to increase the minimum residency period needed to…

New York could see its first Muslim mayor as Cuomo concedes to Mamdani ——————————— Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state lawmaker and democratic socialist, is on track to become New York City’s first Muslim mayor after winning the Democratic primary against…