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Africa’s Mineral Wealth: A Call for Economic Independence
April 13, 2025
Africa’s Mineral Wealth: A Call for Economic Independence
In a recent article published by Al Jazeera, Maxwell Gomera, the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program in Rwanda, argues that Africa must shift its focus from dependency on foreign aid to harnessing its abundant mineral resources. Gomera…
Countries achieve historic agreement to cut shipping emissions
April 13, 2025
Countries achieve historic agreement to cut shipping emissions
Countries have reached a landmark agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping, following extensive negotiations at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee, UN website reported. The deal sets mandatory fuel standards and introduces a…
Greece at risk of losing EU funding for alleged illegal pushbacks of migrants
April 13, 2025
Greece at risk of losing EU funding for alleged illegal pushbacks of migrants
Greece faces the possibility of losing EU funding due to allegations of illegal migrant pushbacks, as reported by Politico on Thursday, Anadolu Agency reported. This concern arises from investigations by the EU’s border agency, Frontex, which is currently examining 12…
Turkish Community in Germany Criticizes New Coalition Agreement Over Sidelining Muslim Issues
April 12, 2025
Turkish Community in Germany Criticizes New Coalition Agreement Over Sidelining Muslim Issues
The Turkish community in Germany has expressed strong criticism of the coalition agreement between the Christian Democrats (CDU) and the Social Democrats (SPD), arguing it neglects issues pertinent to the Muslim population, Daily Sabah reported. Following 45 days of negotiations…
SRW releases its March 2025 Report, Highlighting Widespread Violence and Discrimination Against Shia Muslims
April 12, 2025
SRW releases its March 2025 Report, Highlighting Widespread Violence and Discrimination Against Shia Muslims
The report outlines targeted attacks by extremist groups and state-sponsored repression, emphasizing the urgent need for international attention to these human rights violations. In Pakistan, significant incidents included a prolonged siege in Parachinar, leading to severe shortages of essentials, and…
Halal Packaging Market Set to Exceed USD 705 Billion in 2025
April 12, 2025
Halal Packaging Market Set to Exceed USD 705 Billion in 2025
The global halal packaging market is on track to surpass USD 705 billion in 2025, driven by an 8.91% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), Open PR reported. Valued at USD 647.70 billion in 2024, the market is fueled by rising…
Man Accused of Spying on Uyghurs in Sweden Was Exiled Group’s Spokesman
April 11, 2025
Man Accused of Spying on Uyghurs in Sweden Was Exiled Group’s Spokesman
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) announced on Wednesday that Dilshat Reshit, detained in Sweden on suspicion of spying for China, had served as its Chinese-language spokesman since 2004, RFA reported. Reshit was removed from his position following an emergency meeting,…
Germany to end fast-track citizenship option under new coalition
April 11, 2025
Germany to end fast-track citizenship option under new coalition
Germany’s incoming coalition government plans to abolish the fast-track citizenship pathway introduced last year, extending the required residency period to five years. The new coalition—formed by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Christian Social Union (CSU), and Social Democratic Party (SPD)—argues…
Over 4,000 Children Die on Migration Routes Since 2014, Save the Children Reports
April 11, 2025
Over 4,000 Children Die on Migration Routes Since 2014, Save the Children Reports
At least 4,000 children have died on migration routes since 2014, with nearly half drowning, according to Save the Children. The child rights organization analyzed data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), revealing that at least 4,044 children lost…
UN University Calls for Deep Societal Changes to Tackle Environmental Crises
April 11, 2025
UN University Calls for Deep Societal Changes to Tackle Environmental Crises
A new UN University report, Turning Over a New Leaf, urges humanity to address the root causes of environmental challenges by fundamentally transforming societal values, consumption patterns, and structures. The report, prepared by the Institute for Environment and Human Security…