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Alarming Links Between Australian Imports and Uyghur Forced Labor Exposed
January 29, 2025
Alarming Links Between Australian Imports and Uyghur Forced Labor Exposed
Reports reveal alarming links between Australian imports and forced labor practices involving the Uyghur population in China. Since 2017, widespread abuse and arbitrary detainment of the Uyghur population in northwestern China have led to accusations of genocide and crimes against…
Russia issues three-volume book on war with Ukraine
January 28, 2025
Russia issues three-volume book on war with Ukraine
A new school textbook in Russia presents the war in Ukraine as a continuation of the Soviet fight against Nazi Germany and claims the country was “forced” to deploy troops in 2022. The three-volume “Military History of Russia,” aimed at…
Global growth forecast at 3.3% for 2025 and 2026, inflation expected to decline
January 28, 2025
Global growth forecast at 3.3% for 2025 and 2026, inflation expected to decline
Global economic growth is projected to remain steady at 3.3% in both 2025 and 2026, below the historical average of 3.7% from 2000 to 2019, according to recent forecasts. While the outlook for the United States has improved, downward revisions…
Austrian Far-Right Victory Raises Concerns for Muslim Population
January 28, 2025
Austrian Far-Right Victory Raises Concerns for Muslim Population
The Freedom Party of Austria (FPO), led by Herbert Kickl, is set to implement stricter anti-Muslim policies following its recent electoral success, Middle East Eye reported. This marks a historic moment, as the FPO is poised to lead the government…
Albania to Establish Vatican-Style Sufi State in Tirana
January 27, 2025
Albania to Establish Vatican-Style Sufi State in Tirana
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced on Saturday plans for Albania to create a sovereign Muslim state in Tirana dedicated to the Bektashi religious order, akin to the Vatican in Rome, Dawn newspaper reported. The proposed enclave would aim to preserve…
Over 1,000 March in Geneva to Demand Cessation of Gaza Genocide
January 27, 2025
Over 1,000 March in Geneva to Demand Cessation of Gaza Genocide
Over 1,000 demonstrators marched peacefully through Geneva on Saturday, calling for an end to what they termed the genocide in Gaza, Anadolu Agency reported. The protest, dubbed the “Big Geneva Protest,” began at Lake Geneva and concluded outside the UN…
International Peacekeepers Killed in Eastern Congo Fighting
January 27, 2025
International Peacekeepers Killed in Eastern Congo Fighting
Recent clashes with M23 rebels in eastern Congo have resulted in the deaths of at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers, Arab News reported citing United Nations and military officials. The M23, backed by Rwanda, has made significant territorial gains,…
Spain Introduces 100% Tax on Foreign Home Buyers to Combat Housing Crisis
January 25, 2025
Spain Introduces 100% Tax on Foreign Home Buyers to Combat Housing Crisis
Spain’s Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced a controversial 100% tax on homes purchased by non-EU foreigners as part of a 12-step plan to address the country’s escalating housing crisis, Al Jazeera reported. This measure aims to deter foreign…
World’s Largest Iceberg Threatens South Georgia Wildlife
January 25, 2025
World’s Largest Iceberg Threatens South Georgia Wildlife
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, is drifting towards South Georgia, posing a potential threat to local penguin and seal populations, The Guardian reported. Measuring over 3,500 sq km, the iceberg is moving from Antarctica at a slow pace, with scientists…
Africa CDC warns US exit from WHO threatens public health
January 25, 2025
Africa CDC warns US exit from WHO threatens public health
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned that the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) endangers Africa’s public health efforts, Anadolu Agency reported. Ngashi Ngongo, a senior Africa CDC official, emphasized the…