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Greece Approves Bill Allowing Extended Working Hours Amid Worker Protests ……………. Greece’s parliament has approved a bill permitting private sector employers to extend working hours to 13 hours per day, up from the current eight, Reuters reported. The conservative government…

Islamophobic Incidents Stir Anger and Legal Action in Austria and Turkey ——————————————- Recent events in both Austria and Turkey highlight heightened tensions surrounding Islamophobia, involving both a physical attack and the publication of offensive material. In Austria, a 66-year-old German…

Global Crisis: Youth Mortality Surges Amid Dire Humanitarian Funding Shortfalls ———————————- A new global study has flagged an “emerging crisis” of rising mortality rates among adolescents and young adults worldwide, coinciding with severe funding shortfalls for humanitarian aid operations. The…

Africa Launches Health Security Accelerator to Boost Pandemic Readiness ————————————- A new initiative, the Africa Health Security Accelerator (AHSA), was launched in Kigali, Rwanda, on Tuesday to significantly bolster the continent’s pandemic preparedness and response, according to Anadolu Agency (AA).…

Rohingya Crisis Deepens: Boat Departures Triple as Aid Funding Dries Up ———————————– The humanitarian crisis facing Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh is deteriorating significantly, marked by a sharp increase in desperate sea crossings and urgent pleas for more international funding. The…

Major U.S. News Outlets Reject New Pentagon Access Rules Over Press Freedom Concerns ……………. At least 30 major news organizations have declined to sign a new Pentagon access policy for journalists, citing potential threats to press freedom, Reuters reported. The…

Greece Set to Approve Controversial 13-Hour Workday Reform ……………… Greece’s parliament is expected to approve a labor reform allowing employees to work up to 13 hours a day under specific conditions, Arab News reported. The ruling conservative party, which holds…

Researcher Warns Libya’s Migration Crisis Turning Into Geopolitical Issue ……………. Libya’s migration crisis has shifted from a humanitarian challenge to a geopolitical issue exploited by foreign powers for political gain, security affairs researcher Mohamed Al-Sanousi said in remarks to Al-Masar…

UK to Enforce Stricter English Language Rules for Migrants from 2026 …………….. Britain will introduce tougher English language requirements for migrants and asylum seekers starting January 2026, as part of wider immigration reforms, Khaama Press reported. The Home Office said…

Swedish Christian Democrat Leader Calls for Public Ban on Niqab and Burqa …………… Ebba Busch, leader of Sweden’s Christian Democrats party, has publicly advocated for a ban on wearing the niqab and burqa in public spaces. In statements to Aftonbladet,…