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Niger Army Kills Key ISIS Member in Western Raid
June 24, 2024
Niger Army Kills Key ISIS Member in Western Raid
Niger’s military says it killed a prominent member of the terror group ISIS, also known as Daesh, during a raid in the volatile Tillaberi region, TRT World reported yesterday. This operation comes amidst ongoing struggles against extremist groups in the…
Freemuslim Association calls on International Community to respect refugee rights
June 23, 2024
Freemuslim Association calls on International Community to respect refugee rights
On the World Refugee Day, the Freemuslim Association(an international anti-violence organization) issued a statement calling on the international community to intensify efforts to protect the rights of refugees. The association’s appeal comes amid the ongoing recovery of the bodies of…
China Faces Accusation of Erasing Uyghur Culture Through Renaming
June 23, 2024
China Faces Accusation of Erasing Uyghur Culture Through Renaming
Human Rights Watch (HRW) is raising alarm over China’s renaming of villages in Xinjiang, BBC reported in an article recently. The group alleges CCP has carried out a systematic effort to erase Uyghur Muslim culture through name changes. Their report,…
Floods From Heavy Rains Claim 21 Lives in Niger’s Rainy Season
June 22, 2024
Floods From Heavy Rains Claim 21 Lives in Niger’s Rainy Season
Floods triggered by heavy rains have already claimed 21 lives in Niger during the early weeks of the African country’s rainy season, VOA reported citing government officials. Colonel Boubacar Bako, the director-general of civil protection, stated that 13 people were…
Militia Attack Leaves Over 20 Civilians Dead in DR Congo
June 22, 2024
Militia Attack Leaves Over 20 Civilians Dead in DR Congo
Militia fighters in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s northeastern Ituri province killed more than 20 civilians on Friday, Arab News reported. The Cooperative for the Development of Congo (Codeco) militia, which claims to represent the interests of the Lendu community…
Tajikistan Bans Hijab, Islamic Garments in Crackdown on Religious Expression
June 22, 2024
Tajikistan Bans Hijab, Islamic Garments in Crackdown on Religious Expression
Tajikistan’s parliament approved a controversial law banning the hijab and other Islamic garments, sparking outrage among the country’s Muslim majority, Hindustan Times reported yesterday. The legislation also restricts children’s celebrations during major Islamic holidays, including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha,…
Solar Power Reaches New Milestone, Generating 20% of Global Electricity on Summer Solstice
June 22, 2024
Solar Power Reaches New Milestone, Generating 20% of Global Electricity on Summer Solstice
In a significant milestone for renewable energy, solar power is expected to generate up to 20% of the world’s electricity on the upcoming summer solstice, according to a report by the London-based think tank Ember Climate. The report, as quoted…
Due to climate change, world countries continue to experience scorching temperatures
June 21, 2024
Due to climate change, world countries continue to experience scorching temperatures
Many parts of the world are currently experiencing above-average temperatures, with meteorologists attributing these extreme conditions largely to global warming. While some regions are experiencing colder conditions, the majority are enduring significantly warmer than average temperatures. In North America, about…
Over 60% of US firms plan to use AI to automate tasks done by humans, new survey reveals
June 21, 2024
Over 60% of US firms plan to use AI to automate tasks done by humans, new survey reveals
A survey released Thursday by Duke University and the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta and Richmond reveals that 61% of large US firms intend to implement AI within the next year to automate tasks traditionally handled by employees. According to…
Excluding children from education costs world $10 trillion per year, UNESCO reports
June 20, 2024
Excluding children from education costs world $10 trillion per year, UNESCO reports
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reported on Monday that excluding children from school could cost the world around $10 trillion annually by 2030 unless decisive actions are taken by countries to address this issue. The UNESCO…