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The UN refugee chief, Filippo Grandi, said on Thursday that the number of people forced to flee their homes due to war, violence, and persecution has reached 114 million and continues to rise. The UN official attributed this dramatic rise…

Verona’s museum in Italy now holds a remarkable testament to scientific collaboration across faiths. Researchers at Cambridge University in the UK have identified a rare astrolabe – an instrument once used for navigation, timekeeping, and even astrology, which dates back…

A troubling new report has uncovered the staggering scale of illegal gold flows out of Africa, estimating over $30 billion worth or 435 metric tons was smuggled out of the continent in 2022 alone, the Associated Press reported yesterday. According…

The global unemployment rate is expected to dip slightly to 4.9% in 2024, down from 5.0% in 2023, Reuters reported yesterday citing International Labour Organization (ILO). The UN labor agency had previously forecast unemployment to rise to 5.2% this year,…

The Philippines is enhancing its tourism offerings in Boracay by developing halal-friendly options to attract more Muslim tourists, the Arab News reported. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco announced that the Department of Tourism is collaborating with local government units to expand…

The World Economic Forum reported on Wednesday that the global economy is expected to either improve or stay stable this year, while also cautioning about potential risks arising from geopolitical and domestic tensions. The report noted an increase in economic…

Executions worldwide soared to their highest level in nearly a decade in 2023, as detailed in a new report by human rights organization Amnesty International. The report reveals that at least 1,153 executions were carried out globally last year, representing…

China has launched the country’s first AI-driven hospital town, where virtual patients are treated by AI-generated doctors, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The innovative “Agent Hospital” project, led by researchers at Tsinghua University, utilizes large language models to create autonomous AI…

In a dire warning on Wednesday, a senior UN refugee official has cautioned that the worsening humanitarian crisis in Africa’s Sahel region risks spilling over into neighboring countries, potentially escalating into a global problem if not addressed immediately, VOA reported.…

Measles cases in Europe are continuing to rise, with this year’s numbers set to surpass the total for 2023, according to a warning from WHO and UNICEF released on Tuesday. Recent data shows 56,634 measles cases and four deaths reported…