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ISIS-Linked Rebels Kill Over 30 Christians in Eastern DRC
August 14, 2024
ISIS-Linked Rebels Kill Over 30 Christians in Eastern DRC
On July 24, more than 30 bodies were discovered in the Batangi-Mbau area of North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following a brutal attack by the Sunni extremist group, Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), Persecution.org website reported on Monday.…
Tokyo Launches AI System to Boost Disaster Response
August 14, 2024
Tokyo Launches AI System to Boost Disaster Response
Tokyo has unveiled an AI-driven system aimed at improving disaster response times for incidents such as fires and building collapses, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Developed by Hitachi Ltd., the system employs high-altitude cameras to automatically detect emergencies in real-time. Upon…
UN: Youth Jobless Rate Hits 15-Year Low
August 13, 2024
UN: Youth Jobless Rate Hits 15-Year Low
The global youth unemployment rate has fallen to 13% in 2023, the lowest in 15 years, according to the UN International Labour Organization (ILO). Despite this overall decline, disparities remain, particularly in Asia, the Pacific, and Arab States, where youth…
Over 700 Migrants Cross Channel to Britain in Single Day
August 13, 2024
Over 700 Migrants Cross Channel to Britain in Single Day
On August 11, over 700 migrants made the perilous journey across the English Channel to Britain, marking the highest daily total since Prime Minister Keir Starmer took office, Arab News reported yesterday. French authorities reported that two migrants died during…
U.N. Warns of Rising ISIS Threats in Africa and Beyond
August 10, 2024
U.N. Warns of Rising ISIS Threats in Africa and Beyond
Vladimir Voronkov, a top U.N. counterterrorism official, reported to the Security Council that the Islamic State (IS) group is expanding its influence in Africa, particularly in West Africa and the Sahel, The Associated Press reported yesterday. He cautioned that if…
Heavy Rainfall Claims 94 Lives in Niger
August 10, 2024
Heavy Rainfall Claims 94 Lives in Niger
Heavy rainfall in Niger has resulted in 94 deaths and 93 injuries since the rainy season began in May, affecting 137,156 individuals, Xinhua reported today. At a press briefing, Minister of Humanitarian Action and Disaster Management Aissa Lawan Wandarma reported…
7.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan, triggers tsunami alert
August 8, 2024
7.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan, triggers tsunami alert
A strong earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck Japan’s southwestern Miyazaki province on Thursday, triggering a tsunami alert and injuring at least three people, Anadolu Agency reported today. Initially reported as a 6.9 magnitude by the US Geological…
Great Barrier Reef Faces Unprecedented Threat from Rising Ocean Temperatures
August 8, 2024
Great Barrier Reef Faces Unprecedented Threat from Rising Ocean Temperatures
A recent study reveals that ocean temperatures around the Great Barrier Reef have reached their highest levels in 400 years, largely due to human-induced climate change, Al-Jazeera reported yesterday. Researchers warn that this iconic ecosystem, spanning 2,400 km (1,500 miles),…
Philippine’s Mindanao to Become Southeast Asia’s Halal Industry Hub Amid Peace Efforts
August 8, 2024
Philippine’s Mindanao to Become Southeast Asia’s Halal Industry Hub Amid Peace Efforts
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is set to establish itself as a hub for the halal industry in Southeast Asia, with significant foreign investments from Muslim-majority countries, NIKKEI Asia reported yesterday. Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim announced plans…
Tunisian President Appoints New Prime Minister Amid Growing Discontent
August 8, 2024
Tunisian President Appoints New Prime Minister Amid Growing Discontent
Tunisian President Kais Saied has appointed Kamel Maddouri, the former Social Affairs Minister, as the new Prime Minister, replacing Ahmed Hachani, Xinhua news agency reported today. This decision comes just two months ahead of the presidential elections scheduled for October…