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Over 50,000 demonstrate disapproval of far-right party, racism in Germany
January 20, 2024
Over 50,000 demonstrate disapproval of far-right party, racism in Germany
More than 50,000 people demonstrated in the “Hamburg is rising against far-right extremism and Neo-Nazi networks,” rally on Friday. Protesters, wielding signs emblazoned with anti-far-right slogans, voiced disapproval of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and Austrian far-right figure…
Germany’s parliament approves easing citizenship laws
January 20, 2024
Germany’s parliament approves easing citizenship laws
German lawmakers have approved legislation to ease the rules on gaining citizenship and end a ban on holding dual citizenship. The legislation will allow people to become eligible for citizenship after five years in Germany or three in case of…
World Index nominates first ten cities in world with highest quality of life in 2023
January 19, 2024
World Index nominates first ten cities in world with highest quality of life in 2023
Vienna, the capital of Austria, was the best city in terms of quality of life in 2023, according to a report by the “World Index” company published on its X platform. Vienna has won the title of the best city…
Turkish coastguards rescue 87 irregular migrants in Aegean Sea
January 19, 2024
Turkish coastguards rescue 87 irregular migrants in Aegean Sea
87 irregular migrants were rescued by Turkish coastguard in the Aegean Sea after Greek authorities allegedly pushed them back into Turkish territorial waters, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. According to the article, coast guard units rescued 38 irregular migrants from two…
Uyghurs account for nearly half of journalists jailed in China, Report Says
January 19, 2024
Uyghurs account for nearly half of journalists jailed in China, Report Says
Nearly half of the 44 journalists imprisoned in China in 2023 were Uyghurs, according to a report released Thursday. Data from the Committee to Protect Journalists, or CPJ — which offered a global snapshot of journalists jailed for their work…
Intel Non-Violence Organization sends letter to World Economic Forum in Davos
January 19, 2024
Intel Non-Violence Organization sends letter to World Economic Forum in Davos
In its letter sent to the World Economic Forum, the International Non-Violence Organization (Freemuslim) has said that the 54th edition of Davos Forum is an ideal opportunity for dialogue, discussion, and for bringing different viewpoints closer, calling de-escalating geopolitical conflicts.…
France’s controversial immigration law brings thousands of protesters to streets in Paris
January 15, 2024
France’s controversial immigration law brings thousands of protesters to streets in Paris
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of the French capital Paris on Sunday to protest against the government’s contentious immigration law, which was recently passed with the support of far-right lawmakers in parliament. Responding to a call from more…
Growing evidence linking air pollution with dementia, stroke risks, new study finds
January 12, 2024
Growing evidence linking air pollution with dementia, stroke risks, new study finds
The British newspaper “The Guardian” has published a new article on a study conducted by British researchers, which provides a growing body of evidence linking air pollution to an increased risk of dementia and stroke. The researchers have found that…
Hundreds dead as Congo River basin inundated by floods
January 12, 2024
Hundreds dead as Congo River basin inundated by floods
The Congo River has risen to its highest level in more than 60 years, causing flooding throughout the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Congo Republic that has killed more than 300 people, and affected 300,000 households over the past…
Taiwan plans to develop halal tourism
January 11, 2024
Taiwan plans to develop halal tourism
Taipei City was recently lauded as the “Most Promising Muslim-friendly City Destination of the Year” by the Halal In Travel Global Summit 2023. Department of Information and Tourism of Taipei City Government announced during a recent press conference that it…