43 migrant workers lose their lives to the heat in Arizona's borderlands
July 14, 2021, 3:29 am

43 migrant workers lose their lives to the heat in Arizona's borderlands

According to the Republic World, US authorities have recovered bodies of at least 43 migrant workers who have lost their lives to the heat in Arizona's borderlands.

the Republic World said according to Humane Borders which is a non-profit organisation that provides aid to migrant workers-- it has found 43 sets of human remains from the US-Mexico border region last month, which was marked as the hottest region.

The organisation noted that the terrain and record temperature may have claimed the lives of the migrant workers.

The Republic World reported, citing the organisation as saying that it has taken the help of data provided by Pima county's medical examiner officer to figure out the bodies.

Citing the reports of The Guardian, the Republic World said a surge in migrant deaths was also recorded in parts of Texas and Mexico.

The report also said that mapping coordinator Mike Kreyche-- who was a part of the team responsible for the recovery of the dead bodies-- out of the 43, sixteen had been dead for just a day, while the other thirteen had been dead for a week before being found by the volunteers of Humane Borders.

According to him, at least 127 bodies were recovered during the first half of 2021, a jump of 31 bodies recovered in the same period last year.

While speaking about the grim condition of Texas, officials noted that migrant deaths have witnessed a steep rise this year as 36 migrants died in the first five months of 2021, which was higher than all of last year.

When asked about the reason pertaining to the death of migrant workers, the official informed that usually, migrants cross through Texas. However, with strict regulations at the border of Texas, migrants are forced to take the route of Arizona, where there is no food or water available.

Earlier on Monday, a thermometer outside Furnace Creek Visitors Center in the heart of Death Valley has recorded 54-degrees Celcius, making it the hottest spot on the blue planet.

Richard Rader of Scottsdale, a National Park Service ranger, who drove his bike for nearly 10 miles said that he just want to check the condition after driving a bike in the death valley.

"I measured the temperature at mid-noon, it was around 178 degrees," said Scottsdale. Narrating his bike ride experience, he said a few tourists were seen on the road. All of them were driving an air-conditioned car. Some of them left their AC cars only to pose for pictures with the thermometer. migrant

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UK lawmakers vote to back contentious foreign aid cut British government supports education in conflict zones

BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”