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Deadly Clashes Erupt in Nepal Over Social Media Ban and Corruption Protests …………….. At least 19 people were killed and dozens more injured in Nepal after nationwide demonstrations against political corruption and a government decision to block social media platforms…

Climate Crisis Projected to Increase Lightning-Sparked Wildfires in U.S. ———————- A new study and expert analysis suggest that the climate crisis is poised to significantly increase the frequency, size, and danger of lightning-sparked wildfires, particularly in the western United States.…

Internet access in Asia, Mideast disrupted after undersea cables cut in Red Sea ———————————- Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea have disrupted Internet access across parts of Asia and the Middle East, Arab News reported. The disruption began early…

Austria Moves Toward Ban on Headscarves for Schoolgirls Under 14 ……………. Austria’s government is preparing to introduce legislation banning the wearing of headscarves by girls under the age of 14 in public, private, and Islamic schools, according to local media.…

Google Fined Nearly €3 Billion by EU for Ad Practices ————————– Google has been fined nearly €3 billion by the European Union for abusing its dominant position in the digital advertising market, as reported by The Guardian. This marks the…

Uzbekistan Allows Prisoners to Shorten Sentences Through Reading …………… Uzbekistan has introduced a new amendment to its criminal code allowing prisoners to reduce their sentences by reading state-approved books that promote moral and spiritual values. Under the law, inmates can…

Freemuslim Urges UN to Act on Conflicts and Climate Challenges ……………. The Freemuslim Association (a global anti-violence organization) has appealed to the United Nations General Assembly to take urgent measures to protect civilians and address escalating global crises. In a…

A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a dire warning, stating that air pollution and climate change are locked in a “vicious cycle” that exacerbates both problems and poses significant threats to global health, economies, and…

While the continent’s public health body warns against complacency over a widespread mpox outbreak, a separate analysis reveals that Africa is rapidly expanding its adoption of solar energy, an effort that could help power its development and resilience, recent articles…

Swedish Muslims Call for Heritage Recognition of Historic Mosques ———————————————– Sweden’s Muslim community is urging the government to recognize and protect the country’s historic mosques, including some of the oldest Muslim religious centers in Northern Europe, by granting them cultural…