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8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Off Russia Triggers Widespread Tsunami Warnings Across Pacific ———————————– A colossal 8.8-magnitude earthquake, among the strongest ever recorded, struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, prompting immediate tsunami warnings and advisories across a vast swathe of the…

New Diabetes Subtype Identified in Africa Challenges Global Assumptions ——————————— A major international study has discovered a new subtype of type 1 diabetes (T1D) prevalent among young people in Sub-Saharan Africa, which differs from the classic autoimmune form, SciTech Daily…

First Quranic Festival Held in Al Hoceima, Morocco ————————————- For the first time, the city of Al Hoceima in Morocco hosted a Quranic festival, organized in collaboration with the local Scientific Council and the Regional Department of Islamic Affairs, Morocco…

Halal Food Shelf Opens in Willmar, Minnesota to Serve Muslim Community ——————————— The Community Connector Services Halal Food Shelf has officially opened its doors in Willmar, Minnesota, addressing food insecurity within the city’s growing East African and Muslim population, Startribune…

Dozens of Soldiers Killed in Northern Burkina Faso Base Attack ………………….. Around 50 soldiers were reportedly killed in an assault on a military base in northern Burkina Faso, according to a local leader and a resident, as reported by ABC…

Millions in U.S. Mobile Home Parks Face Unsafe Drinking Water …………………… Millions of Americans living in mobile home parks face higher risks of contaminated drinking water, according to an investigation by the Associated Press. Nearly 70% of mobile home parks…

Over 30 Killed in Beijing Floods Amid Record Rainfall and Evacuations …………………. Over 30 people have died due to severe flooding and torrential rain in Beijing and surrounding areas, The Guardian reported, with tens of thousands forced to evacuate. State…

Global Hunger Declines Slightly in 2024, But Progress Remains Uneven ………………… Global hunger affected an estimated 673 million people in 2024, or 8.2% of the population, marking a slight decrease from 2023, according to the State of Food Security and…

As the planet grapples with escalating wildfires, extreme heatwaves, and devastating floods, experts are increasingly highlighting a less visible but equally profound consequence of climate change: a silent mental health crisis. Rising temperatures and extreme weather events are significantly contributing…

Mass Convictions in Tunisia’s ‘Conspiracy Case 2’ Raise Concerns Over Rule of Law ——————————— Tunisia’s recent mass conviction of opposition figures in the so-called “Conspiracy Case 2” has drawn sharp criticism from Amnesty International, highlighting ongoing restrictions on civic space…