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Russian President Vladimir Putin Sworn in for Another Six-Year Term
May 8, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin Sworn in for Another Six-Year Term
Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, has taken the oath of office for another six-year term in a ceremony at the Kremlin. The event was not attended by the United States and other Western countries in protest of Russia’s involvement…
WHO Voices Concern Over Monkeypox Outbreak in DRC
May 8, 2024
WHO Voices Concern Over Monkeypox Outbreak in DRC
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a worsening monkeypox outbreak, with 25,318 suspected cases and 1,204 deaths reported since December 2022, Xinhua reported yesterday citing the World Health Organization (WHO). So far in 2024, there have been…
HRW criticizes deliberate disregard for human rights by governments
May 7, 2024
HRW criticizes deliberate disregard for human rights by governments
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has criticized the deliberate disregard for human rights by governments that do not recognize the importance of these rights in achieving sustainable development goals. In its recent statement received by Shia Waves Agency, the organization said:…
UN experts urge European Union to prohibit children immigration detention
May 7, 2024
UN experts urge European Union to prohibit children immigration detention
Independent UN experts have called on European Union members to ban the detention of migrant children as they prepare to implement the newly adopted Migration and Asylum Pact. The UN experts urged the European Commission to establish specific guidelines for…
11M metric tons of plastic pollution is sitting on ocean floor, new research finds
May 6, 2024
11M metric tons of plastic pollution is sitting on ocean floor, new research finds
New research from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and the University of Toronto in Canada, estimates up to 11 million metric tons of plastic pollution is sitting on the ocean floor. Every minute, a garbage truck’s worth of plastic enters…
Freemuslim Association calls on Intl Community to prioritize logic over force in settling issues
May 6, 2024
Freemuslim Association calls on Intl Community to prioritize logic over force in settling issues
The Freemuslim Association, an international anti-violence organization, has called on all bodies, organizations, and active entities in the international community to address the escalating crises and to push towards prioritizing logic over force in settling international issues. The organization’s demands…
Muslim workers in Italy’s Monfalcone have no place to perform prayers
May 6, 2024
Muslim workers in Italy’s Monfalcone have no place to perform prayers
Muslim workers, residing in the Italian town of Monfalcone, have been banned by far-right mayor from praying inside their two cultural centres since November, Free Malaysia Today reported. According to the report, the Muslim residents assemble in a privately owned…
Death toll from Kenya floods climbs to 228
May 6, 2024
Death toll from Kenya floods climbs to 228
The death toll from flooding and other impacts of heavy rains in Kenya has risen to 228, Reuters reported yesterday citing the Interior Ministry. The torrential downpours have caused widespread flooding and landslides across the country in recent weeks, with…
Holy Quran prevails over law for 68% of Arab Youth in Germany, a new survey reveals
May 5, 2024
Holy Quran prevails over law for 68% of Arab Youth in Germany, a new survey reveals
A survey conducted among Arab youth in Germany by the newspaper “Bild Zeitung” and reported by “Italia Oggi” revealed that the Quran holds a greater place in their thoughts than German law. According to the Italian news agency “AKI,” the…
HRW calls on Germany to intensify efforts in combating anti-Muslim racism
May 5, 2024
HRW calls on Germany to intensify efforts in combating anti-Muslim racism
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged German authorities to take stronger measures against racism targeting Muslims, amidst a concerning rise in racist attacks and hate crimes. Almaaz Tivara, an expert at Human Rights Watch, emphasized that the German government needs…