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At Least 42 Killed in Attack by Suspected Islamist Rebels in Eastern DR Congo
June 14, 2024
At Least 42 Killed in Attack by Suspected Islamist Rebels in Eastern DR Congo
In a deadly attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu province, at least 42 people were killed by suspected Islamist rebels on Wednesday, Reuters reported yesterday. The attack took place in the village of Mayikengo in Lubero territory,…
World Bank projects global growth to stabilize at 2.6% in 2024
June 13, 2024
World Bank projects global growth to stabilize at 2.6% in 2024
The World Bank projects global growth to stabilize at 2.6% in 2024, the first steady rate in three years, despite challenges like geopolitical tensions and high interest rates, the Arab News Agency reported. To achieve robust growth, the World Bank’s…
130-year-old Algerian woman arrives in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj pilgrimage
June 13, 2024
130-year-old Algerian woman arrives in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj pilgrimage
In a remarkable scene reflecting the spirituality of the Hajj Pilgrimage and the determination of believers, Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ekhbariya TV punlished a video documenting the arrival of the pilgrim “Sarhoda Stiti,” aged 130, to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. Stiti…
Over 94 million EU citizens face risk of poverty in 2023
June 13, 2024
Over 94 million EU citizens face risk of poverty in 2023
According to the latest data from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion in the EU reached 94.6 million in 2023, representing 21% of the EU population, Anadolu…
UN Secretary-General Calls for Equitable AI Development
June 13, 2024
UN Secretary-General Calls for Equitable AI Development
In a speech to the International Telecommunications Union, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the rapid pace of technological innovation is outpacing the world’s ability to regulate it effectively, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Guterres urged countries to work together to…
Canary Islands Route Becomes Deadly Crossroads for Migrants: Over 5,000 Perish in First Half of 2024
June 13, 2024
Canary Islands Route Becomes Deadly Crossroads for Migrants: Over 5,000 Perish in First Half of 2024
A new report by Spanish NGO Caminando Fronteras (Frontline Defenders) paints a grim picture for migrants attempting the perilous journey from North Africa to the Canary Islands, according to Anadolu Agency. The report, released on Wednesday, reveals that over 5,000…
Tajikistan plans to generate all its electricity from green energy sources by 2032
June 12, 2024
Tajikistan plans to generate all its electricity from green energy sources by 2032
In a major sustainable energy push, Tajikistan aims to generate all of its electricity from renewable sources by the year 2032, President Emomali Rahmon announced on Tuesday. Speaking at the International Water Conference in the capital Dushanbe, Rahmon stated that…
WHO Report Blames Four Major Industries for 2.7 Million Deaths Annually in Europe
June 12, 2024
WHO Report Blames Four Major Industries for 2.7 Million Deaths Annually in Europe
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has accused four major industries – tobacco, ultra-processed foods (UPFs), fossil fuels, and alcohol – of obstructing public policies that could save lives, leading to at least 7,000 preventable deaths per…
Nearly 400M children worldwide experience psychological aggression, physical punishment at home: UNICEF
June 12, 2024
Nearly 400M children worldwide experience psychological aggression, physical punishment at home: UNICEF
According to new UNICEF estimates, nearly 400 million children under the age of 5—amounting to 6 in 10 children in that age group globally—regularly face psychological aggression or physical punishment at home. Out of these, approximately 330 million endure physical…
Conflicts Push Displacement, Immigration Trajectories as Refugees Continue to Perish En-Route
June 11, 2024
Conflicts Push Displacement, Immigration Trajectories as Refugees Continue to Perish En-Route
War and civil conflicts around the world are pushing displacement and migration trends to unprecedented levels, particularly in Asia and Africa. The number of internally displaced people in Sudan has hit more than 10 million as war drives about a…