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The Philippines has been identified as the deadliest country in Asia for environmental defenders, Arab News reported yesterday citing the latest Global Witness report. According to the source, in 2023, 17 environmentalists were killed in the country, contributing to a…

Muhammad Naquib Ajmal Mohd Jamal Nasir, a 26-year-old with autism, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by memorizing the entire Quran, The Islamic Information website reported yesterday. Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Quranic Studies and Sunnah from Universiti Islam Pahang…

Researchers warn that methane emissions are rising at an unprecedented rate, jeopardizing global climate targets, Al Jazeera revealed in an article yesterday. A study by the Global Carbon Project reveals a 20% increase in methane concentrations over the past two…

The German government has announced plans to implement stricter controls across its land borders. Berlin described this move as an effort to combat illegal immigration and protect citizens from threats such as Islamic extremism. On Monday, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser…

Australia plans to introduce a minimum age limit for social media use, likely between 14 and 16, citing concerns over mental and physical health, Reuters reported today. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the need for children to engage in real-life…

Super Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm of the year, has caused widespread destruction in northern Vietnam, resulting in at least 59 fatalities, Al Jazeera reported. The storm made landfall on Saturday, leading to the collapse of the Phong Chau…

The Paraguay River has reached a record low in Asuncion, Paraguay, due to a severe drought in Brazil, impacting navigation and grain shipments, VOA reported yesterday. Water levels have fallen below minus 0.82 meters, surpassing the previous record set in…

In West and Central Africa, more than 14,000 schools have closed due to escalating violence and insecurity, severely impacting hundreds of thousands of children, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). This troubling trend extends into 2024, with significant disruptions…

A significant fire erupted at a girls’ school in Isiolo town on Saturday, injuring several students and destroying the dormitory, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Local authorities confirmed that a rescue operation is currently underway, with police spokesperson Resla Onyango reporting…

The IFA Berlin 2024, the leading global trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, commenced on Friday, celebrating its 100th anniversary, Xinhua reported yesterday. The event features over 1,800 exhibitors, 125 keynote speakers, and expects more than 182,000 visitors…