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U.S. Expands Visa Holder Reviews Amid Crackdown on Foreign Nationals ———————————- The Trump administration announced a sweeping review of more than 55 million valid U.S. visa holders to identify any violations that could lead to visa revocation or deportation, Africanews…

Niger armed forces claim killing Boko Haram leader ”Bakoura”; Group denies claim —————————— According to a report by Africanews, the Nigerien armed forces have killed a long-time Boko Haram leader named ‘Bakoura’. He was allegedly killed on August 15 in…

7.5-magnitude earthquake hits south of Chile, tsunami threat subsides ——————— A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck south of Chile in the Drake Passage on Thursday, Anadolu Agency reported citing the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake struck at a depth of…

German Authorities Report High Cases of Child Sexual Abuse in 2024 ———————————– German authorities documented 16,354 suspected cases of child sexual abuse involving 18,085 victims in 2024, Anadolu Agency reported. According to the statement, cases related to child pornography increased…

Appeals court permits Trump administration to end deportation protections for over 63,000 immigrants ————————————————– A US federal appeals court on Wednesday granted permission to the Trump administration to end deportation protections and revoke work permits for over 63,000 immigrants from…

Daesh Exploits Instability in Africa and Syria, UN Experts Warn ————————————————— Daesh extremists are exploiting instability in Africa and Syria, posing ongoing security threats across multiple regions, Arab News reported quoting UN counterterrorism experts. The militant group, also known as…

Global pressure is increasing on China over the continued forced labor of Muslim Uyghurs in the Xinjiang province. The United States has intensified its actions by adding five new products to the list of goods under the Uyghur Forced Labor…

Sweden Relocates Historic Kiruna Church Amid Land Subsidence Risks ……………. In northern Sweden, engineers have begun the unprecedented task of relocating the historic Kiruna Church, a 113-year-old wooden structure, nearly five kilometers to a safer site. The move comes after…

At Least 35 Migrants Die Crossing Niger Desert on Route to Europe ……………… At least 35 migrants have died in the Nigerien section of the Sahara Desert since the start of 2025 while attempting to reach Libya or Algeria as…

Anti-Muslim Poster Sparks Outcry in France Amid Rising Islamophobia ……………… A poster reading “No-Muslim Zone” displayed in a public space in the French city of Orléans has triggered widespread condemnation, reigniting debate over the rise of Islamophobia in the country.…