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Shia Muslims worldwide observe World Shia Day to address anti-Shia oppression and persecution
June 14, 2024
Shia Muslims worldwide observe World Shia Day to address anti-Shia oppression and persecution
Shia Muslims around the world commemorated World Shia Day on Thursday, June 12, as a continuous effort to earnestly combat the injustice and persecution the followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, face around the world. This observance comes at…
Nile Choked by Plastic: South Sudan Faces Crisis
June 14, 2024
Nile Choked by Plastic: South Sudan Faces Crisis
South Sudan’s lifeline, the Nile, is drowning in plastic waste, VOA reported in an article yesterday. Community Action Against Plastic Waste warns the river is “bleeding red” with pollution, threatening people’s health and the river’s future, the text mentioned. Heat…
UN: Global Displacement Reaches Historic High in 2023 at 120M
June 14, 2024
UN: Global Displacement Reaches Historic High in 2023 at 120M
The number of forcibly displaced people worldwide reached a staggering 120 million in 2023, marking a sharp 12th consecutive annual rise, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday citing the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). According to the report, the figure is equivalent to…
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…