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Starting August 1, Malaysia will require social media services with over 8 million users in the country to obtain a license, as part of efforts to address rising cyber offenses, Reuters reported yesterday. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission announced…

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Yarkand massacre, a violent crackdown by Chinese security forces on a peaceful protest that resulted in the deaths of numerous Uyghur civilians. According to Malaysia Sun, the event,…

The world’s wealthiest nations are jeopardizing our future by driving a surge in fossil fuel activities that exacerbate heatwaves and other climate impacts endangering billions, warned António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General. On Thursday, Guterres urged countries to combat the…

The G20 has committed to ensuring that ultra-high-net-worth individuals contribute fairly to global tax systems, emphasizing the importance of combating aggressive tax avoidance and evasion, TRTWorld reported today. In a recent declaration, the group acknowledged that such practices undermine the…

Over 844,000 people have been impacted by severe flooding across the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao and Luzon, following relentless rains that began on July 7. In response, the UK-based Islamic Relief has provided food packs to over 3,500 families and…

This Sunday marks the 73rd anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, a pivotal framework that has safeguarded millions fleeing conflict and persecution, reliefweb reported yesterday. The Convention, along with its 1967 Protocol, defines a refugee and outlines their rights and…

A new report by FSD Africa and Shortlist forecasts that Africa could generate 3.3 million jobs by 2030 through a transition to a greener economy, the Guardian reported yesterday. The majority of these roles, particularly in renewable energy, are expected…

Brazil has confirmed the world’s first fatalities linked to Oropouche fever, Xinhua reported yesterday citing the country’s Health Ministry. Two women under 30 from Bahia succumbed to the viral disease, exhibiting symptoms similar to severe dengue fever, the source mentioned.…

A major migrant rights group, Sea Watch International, reported that over 30,000 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean while attempting to reach Europe, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The organization argues that the true number is likely much…

The severe drought affecting much of Southern Africa is endangering the lives of hundreds of thousands of children in the six hardest-hit countries, UNICEF reported on Thursday. Over 270,000 children are anticipated to experience severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in 2024…