20 Nov, 2024

Nicaragua Shuts Down 1,500 NGOs in Major Crackdown

In a sweeping move, the Nicaraguan government, led by President Daniel Ortega, has outlawed 1,500 non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including prominent religious charities such as the Nicaraguan Red Cross and various Catholic organizations.  This decision, announced on August 19, 2024, marks the largest single operation against NGOs in the country to date and is part of […]

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Hajj pilgrimage deaths : Transition to Cooler Seasons Begins in 2026

Hajj pilgrimage deaths : Transition to Cooler Seasons Begins in 2026 Next year’s Hajj will be the last time the pilgrimage takes place during the intense summer heat for the foreseeable future. The Saudi National Meteorological Center has announced that starting in 2026, Hajj will shift to the spring season for eight years, followed by […]

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