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A new UN report paints a grim picture for migrants and refugees traversing Africa towards the Mediterranean as reported in an article by Arab News today. These journeys, often across the harsh Sahara Desert, are estimated to be twice as…

The 4th International Conference “Health During Holy Arbaeen” commenced yesterday, with the participation of doctors and health specialists from eight countries, at the Iranian University of Medical Sciences in the capital, Tehran. The conference, which will continue for three days,…

As the holy month of Muharram approaches, Shia Muslims in Thailand are gearing up for the annual mourning rituals commemorating the martyrdom of Imam al-Hussein, peace be upon him, Iqna news reported on Tuesday. Husseiniyyas and mosques across cities like…

The U.N. General Assembly adopted a Chinese-sponsored resolution with U.S. support urging wealthy developed nations to close the widening gap with developing countries and ensure they have equal opportunities to use and benefit from artificial intelligence. The resolution approved Monday…

Nakamitsu Izumi, the UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, has highlighted the importance of a declaration unanimously adopted by a panel on the illegal trade of small arms and light weapons. In a press release on Tuesday, Izumi…

Spain’s Ministry of the Interior revealed that hate crimes increased by 21.3% in 2023 compared to 2022. The Ministry’s data showed that security forces investigated 2,268 hate crimes. According to the data, 4 out of every 10 hate crimes involved…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed hope that Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan will resolve their border disputes peacefully, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. During a meeting with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Guterres praised Kyrgyzstan’s successful border delimitation with Uzbekistan and expressed confidence that…

A joint report by the OECD and the UN’s food agency has found that cutting global food waste in half could have major environmental and humanitarian benefits, Arab News reported yesterday. Around a third of all food produced is currently…

Turkish Geological engineer, Osman Bektaş, has warned of the dire impact of global climate change on the Black Sea, Daily Sabah reported yesterday. Bektaş notes that the continuous warming of the Black Sea is causing significant changes, including a weakening…

No Uyghurs from China’s Xinjiang region participated in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, Radio Free Asia reported yesterday. This comes as a result of China’s restrictions on religious practices among Uyghurs. Over 1.8 million people participated in the Hajj this year,…