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Somalia: Cholera death toll climbs to 60 amid new cases of infection
April 8, 2024
Somalia: Cholera death toll climbs to 60 amid new cases of infection
In the past three months, Somalia has seen a significant rise in cholera cases, with 4,956 new cases and 60 deaths reported, Xinhua news agency cited a UNICEF statement on Sunday. Following uninterrupted transmission of the disease since 2017, this…
China-India border dispute intensifies over Himalayan state
April 8, 2024
China-India border dispute intensifies over Himalayan state
India has rejected China’s renaming of about 30 places in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it “senseless” and reaffirming that the region is an “integral” part of India. China claims the area as part of South Tibet, calling it Zangnan, but India…
Muslims in New Zealand demand reform of hate speech laws
April 7, 2024
Muslims in New Zealand demand reform of hate speech laws
Muslims in New Zealand are calling on the Minister of Justice to address their concerns regarding proposed reforms to the hate speech law and why the issue of hate speech has been excluded from the legislation. The Federation of Islamic…
At least 15 dead after gunmen attack village in northeast DRC
April 7, 2024
At least 15 dead after gunmen attack village in northeast DRC
Militia gunmen have raided the village of Galay in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ituri province, killing at least 15 civilians, TRTWorld reported yesterday. Innocent Matukadala, an administrative official, reported that the death toll could rise as many people…
More than 1,100 migrants rescued near Italy’s coasts over 24 hours
April 7, 2024
More than 1,100 migrants rescued near Italy’s coasts over 24 hours
Over 1,100 migrants and refugees, including 121 unaccompanied children, were rescued off Italy’s southern coasts in the past 24 hours, Xinhua reported yesterday. Some 145 people were saved from three boats that departed from Libyan ports, while 797 others were…
Norwegian Police to carry arms after threats made against Muslim community
April 7, 2024
Norwegian Police to carry arms after threats made against Muslim community
The Norwegian police have announced that officers on duty will be carrying firearms in response to threats made against the Muslim community, TRTWorld reported yesterday. The police director general made the decision on Saturday to arm officers nationwide, citing threats…
China making efforts to prevent Uyghurs from fasting through feasts, patrols
April 6, 2024
China making efforts to prevent Uyghurs from fasting through feasts, patrols
Chinese authorities in Xinjiang are using festivals and surveillance to prevent Uyghur Muslims from fasting, praying and observing Ramadan, RFA reported in an article. They organized arts events, outdoor feasts, and distributed free food, while also holding communal meetings to…
In support of their Imams, Shias mark “World Al-Askariyain Victory Day”
April 5, 2024
In support of their Imams, Shias mark “World Al-Askariyain Victory Day”
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, have observed the “World Al-Askariyain Victory Day”, which is marked on the last Friday of the blessed month of Ramadan, to express support to their Infallible Imams, peace be upon them. Al-Wala’…
Weather experts project 23 storms for ‘extremely active’ Atlantic hurricane season
April 5, 2024
Weather experts project 23 storms for ‘extremely active’ Atlantic hurricane season
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be “extremely active,” with forecasters predicting 23 storms, 11 of which could become major hurricanes, VOA reported. This increase is due to warm ocean temperatures and weather patterns that are less likely…
UN increases efforts to render Somalia free of explosive hazards
April 5, 2024
UN increases efforts to render Somalia free of explosive hazards
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) on Thursday pledged to continue efforts to clear Somalia of explosive remnants of war (ERW) and to enhance the capacity of the Somalia Explosive Management Authority (SEMA), Xinhua reported. Landmines and ERW continue…