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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…

U.S. Senators Demand Stronger Action Against China’s Forced Labor Transfers of Uyghurs —————————- A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators has called for urgent measures to address China’s forced labor transfers of Uyghurs, NTV reported. In a letter dated June 18,…

UK sees growing public demand for electric cars, heat pumps than ever before —————————- More people in the UK are buying electric cars and installing heat pumps than ever before, but the Climate Change Committee (CCC) says these numbers must…

Massive Hydrogen Project in Australia Raises Concerns Over Unique Cave Ecosystem ……………… A proposed renewable energy megaproject on Australia’s Nullarbor Plain, set to become the world’s largest hydrogen export hub, is drawing concern from scientists over its potential impact on…