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Oman Hosts Inaugural International Diving Festival ——————————— The first-ever Musandam International Diving Festival is underway in Oman’s northernmost governorate, bringing together diving professionals, enthusiasts, and various institutions, Anadolu Agency reported. The four-day event aims to promote sustainable tourism and marine…

Stricter Rules in Europe Keep Refugee Families Apart —————————— According to a recent report from The Guardian, a number of European countries are implementing stricter family reunification rules that are having a severe impact on refugees. The article highlights how…

European Farmers Confront Climate Crisis ————————————– Farmers across Europe are struggling to adapt to the ongoing climate crisis, facing challenges such as droughts, wildfires, and flash floods. A recent report from The Guardian highlights how these producers are finding it…

UN Calls for Renewed Solidarity on Eighth Anniversary of Rohingya Exodus ——————————— The United Nations marked eight years since the forced displacement of over 700,000 Rohingya from Myanmar’s Rakhine State. The mass exodus began in August 2017 following militant attacks…

Japanese City Proposes Two-Hour Daily Limit on Smartphone Use …………… The city of Toyoake in central Japan is considering a non-binding ordinance urging residents to limit their personal smartphone usage to two hours per day, excluding work or school-related activities.…

Zuhur Mamdani Wins NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary, Vows to Tackle Hate and Islamophobia …………. In a surprising political shift, Zuhur Mamdani, a Muslim progressive Democrat and son of Ugandan-Indian immigrants, has secured the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor,…

Al-Azhar Observatory Condemns Religious Discrimination Against Muslims in Spain ……………….. Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism has strongly criticized a recent decision by the municipality of Jumilla, in Spain’s Murcia region, which bans Muslims from holding religious practices and celebrations in…

Surge in Channel Migrant Crossings Fuels UK Immigration Debate …………….. A record 28,076 migrants have crossed the English Channel to Britain in small boats so far this year, marking a 46% increase compared to the same period in 2024, Reuters…

Botswana Declares Public Health Emergency Amid Medical Supply Shortages ……………… Botswana, a country in Southern Africa, declared a public health emergency on Monday due to a nationwide failure in its medical supply chain, Reuters reported. President Duma Boko announced that…

Kenya’s Kibera Slum Empowers Residents by Exchanging Plastic Waste for Water and Sanitation Services ——————————————– In Kibera, Nairobi’s largest informal settlement, access to clean water and sanitation has long been a challenge, with many residents paying exorbitant prices controlled by…