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China Demolishes Uyghur Business Landmark in Xinjiang
December 15, 2024
China Demolishes Uyghur Business Landmark in Xinjiang
Reports emerged that the Chinese government has demolished the Rebiya Kadeer Trade Center in Urumqi, Xinjiang, a significant site for Uyghur culture and commerce, VOA revealed on Friday. Once home to over 800 mostly Uyghur-owned businesses, the center had been…
World’s Largest Iceberg Breaks Free from Whirlpool, Moving Northward
December 15, 2024
World’s Largest Iceberg Breaks Free from Whirlpool, Moving Northward
A23a, the largest iceberg in the world, has escaped from a whirlpool in Antarctica after being trapped for a year, Anadolu Agency reported today, adding that it is now drifting northward. The British Antarctic Survey reported that A23a is on…
WHO Report: 150 Million Africans Driven into Poverty by Healthcare Costs
December 14, 2024
WHO Report: 150 Million Africans Driven into Poverty by Healthcare Costs
A recent World Health Organization (WHO) report reveals that over 150 million people in Africa are being pushed into poverty due to high medical expenses, Xinhua reported. The report, titled “Towards Universal Health Coverage in the WHO Africa Region: Tracking…
Philippines: Volcanic eruption displaces 45,000 people
December 14, 2024
Philippines: Volcanic eruption displaces 45,000 people
At least 45,000 people have been displaced on Negros Island, Philippines, following the recent eruption of Mount Kanlaon, the strongest in recent years, Anadolu Agency reported. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced plans to evacuate approximately 84,000 individuals from the six-kilometer…
IIF Projects World Economy Will Decelerate in 2025
December 13, 2024
IIF Projects World Economy Will Decelerate in 2025
World economic growth is projected to slow to 2.7% in 2025, down from 2.9% in 2024, Anadolu Agency reported citing a forecast released by the International Institute of Finance (IIF) on Wednesday. The IIF anticipates that the average GDP growth…
UNICEF reports progress in global birth registration
December 12, 2024
UNICEF reports progress in global birth registration
A new UNICEF report highlights progress in global birth registration, with over 500 million children under five registered in the past five years, raising global coverage to 77 percent, up from 75 percent in 2019. Despite this progress, 150 million…
German Rights Institute warns of rising anti-Muslim racism amid Middle East tensions
December 12, 2024
German Rights Institute warns of rising anti-Muslim racism amid Middle East tensions
The German Institute for Human Rights (DIMR) has raised concerns about increasing anti-Muslim racism in Germany, citing the impact of heightened Middle East tensions on public perceptions and freedoms, Middle East Monitor said. In a report released Monday, the institute…
Climate Risks Projected to Slash Corporate Earnings by 7% by 2035
December 12, 2024
Climate Risks Projected to Slash Corporate Earnings by 7% by 2035
A recent report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) warns that businesses could face a 7% reduction in annual earnings by 2035 due to escalating climate hazards, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The report, published on Wednesday, December 11, highlights that…
World Uyghur Congress Protests in Geneva on Genocide Remembrance Day
December 11, 2024
World Uyghur Congress Protests in Geneva on Genocide Remembrance Day
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) held a significant protest in front of the Broken Chair monument near the United Nations in Geneva, commemorating Uyghur Genocide Remembrance Day, ANI News reported yesterday. The demonstration aimed to draw attention to the ongoing…
IFJ: 104 journalists killed in 2024, over half in Gaza
December 10, 2024
IFJ: 104 journalists killed in 2024, over half in Gaza
A new report by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) revealed that 104 journalists were killed worldwide in 2024, marking a particularly deadly year for the profession. More than half of the fatalities occurred in Gaza, where 55 Palestinian journalists…