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Global Hunger Declines Slightly in 2024, But Progress Remains Uneven ………………… Global hunger affected an estimated 673 million people in 2024, or 8.2% of the population, marking a slight decrease from 2023, according to the State of Food Security and…

As the planet grapples with escalating wildfires, extreme heatwaves, and devastating floods, experts are increasingly highlighting a less visible but equally profound consequence of climate change: a silent mental health crisis. Rising temperatures and extreme weather events are significantly contributing…

Mass Convictions in Tunisia’s ‘Conspiracy Case 2’ Raise Concerns Over Rule of Law ——————————— Tunisia’s recent mass conviction of opposition figures in the so-called “Conspiracy Case 2” has drawn sharp criticism from Amnesty International, highlighting ongoing restrictions on civic space…

Over 40 killed in DR Congo attack linked to IS Terrorists ————————- More than 40 people were killed in an attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an IS affiliate, in Komanda, northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), BBC…

Thailand: Five people killed in shooting at market in Bangkok ———————————– Five people have been killed and one injured in a shooting at Or Tor Kor Market in the Bang Sue district of northern Bangkok, Thailand, Al Jazeera reported. The…

Marine heatwaves may have pushed world’s oceans to a critical tipping point, scientists warn ————————————- Scientists warn that the oceans’ prolonged hotter state may now represent the “new normal,” Euro News reported. In 2023, marine heatwaves surged to unprecedented levels,…

YouTube Lobbies Against Inclusion in Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban ———————————— YouTube is making a final effort to persuade the Australian government not to include its platform in the upcoming under-16 social media ban, arguing that it is a video-sharing…

Multiple casualties reported as train derails in southern Germany ——————————– Several people have been killed and injured after a train derailed in southern Germany, Anadolu Agency reported quoting the German Press Agency (dpa) based on security sources. The regional train…

Muslims, Christians Join in Prayer for Rain and Abundance near Northern Village of Sredno Selo —————————– Muslims and Christians came together in a spirit of mutual respect and longstanding tradition to offer a joint prayer for rain, prosperity, and peace…

Australia has witnessed a “dramatic surge” in Islamophobic incidents since the October 7, 2023, cross-border attacks by Hamas on Israel, which ignited the ongoing conflict in Gaza. A new report, based on data from the Islamophobia Register Australia and collaborative…