Sun 02 November 2025: Allegation that Nigerian Christians face ‘existential threat’ seems to mirror contested claims by right-wing lawmakers. United States President Donald Trump has announced that Nigeria will be placed on a watchlist for religious freedom, based on vague claims that Christians in the country are being “slaughtered” by Muslims. In a social media post on Friday, […]
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Sat 01 November: The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the state’s largest Muslim civil rights group, praised a federal court’s decision to prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from moving British journalist Sami Hamdi out of California while his legal case is ongoing. In the order, the Court stated that it […]
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Spirit by George Roux (1885). steeve-x-art/Alamy Stock Photo Sat 01 November 2025: When you think of a ghost, what comes to mind? A ghastly, mouldy winding-sheet? A malevolent pile of supernatural armour? Or a sinister gentleman in a stiff Victorian suit? In 1863 George Cruikshank, the caricaturist and illustrator of Dickens’s novels, announced a “discovery” […]
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Sat 01 November 2025: Sudanese people are being hunted down, humiliated and killed by RSF fighters, according to survivors and aid agencies. Starved and abused civilians have recounted harrowing stories after fleeing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in western Sudan’s Darfur, while thousands more remain missing. The capital of North Darfur state was the last Sudanese army […]
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Sat 01 November 2025: The Maldives implemented a generational ban on tobacco Saturday, marking a historic milestone in its efforts to protect public health and promote a tobacco-free generation, according to a statement from the Health Ministry. “The Generational Ban on Tobacco reflects the Government’s strong commitment to protecting young people from the harms of […]
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Sat 01 November 2025: The Istanbul gathering marks the next phase of diplomacy surrounding Trump’s 20-point Gaza Peace Plan, unveiled on September 29, 2025, and signed in Sharm el-Sheikh on October 13. The plan envisions a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces, large-scale reconstruction aid, and monitored demilitarization of Gaza. “The Foreign Ministers Will Gather in […]
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Sat 01 November 2025: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is looking to Russia, China and Iran to bolster his depleted defense capabilities as it faces an increased US military presence in the Caribbean, according to internal US documents reported by The Washington Post. The Venezuelan president is seeking assistance for radar systems, aircraft repairs and possibly […]
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Sat 01 November 2025: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: ◼️ SA hits back at US refugee plan: The South African government has criticised the US’s decision to prioritise refugee applications from white Afrikaners, saying claims of a white genocide have been widely discredited and lack reliable evidence. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1e3de5ny14o ————- ◼️ Malawi High Court […]
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Sat 01 November 2025: A UN spokesman on Friday marked the upcoming International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists with a reminder of the dangers faced by journalists worldwide — particularly in the Gaza Strip, Anadolu reports. “Nearly nine out of 10 journalists killings remain unresolved. Gaza has been the deadliest place for journalists […]
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Sat 01 November 2025: Major global firms are laying off tens of thousands of workers due to weak economic expectations, cost-cutting measures, and the widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI). Despite economic uncertainty, many companies are increasing AI investments and downsizing corporate staff in order to replace workers with technology. Sluggish consumer demand, rising costs, […]
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