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UK Unveils Critical Minerals Strategy to Reduce Dependence on China ………… The UK has announced a new strategy to secure critical minerals and rare earths, aiming to reduce reliance on China, which dominates global supplies, The Guardian reported. Prime Minister…

Flooding in Vietnam Kills 90, Dozens Missing Amid Heavy Rain …………… Flooding and landslides in south-central Vietnam have claimed at least 90 lives, with 12 people still missing, The Guardian reported. Torrential rains since late October have battered popular tourist…

SCO Official Warns of Expanding Terror Threat to Central Asia ………… International terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan and Syria are increasing efforts to target Central Asia, the head of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure (RATS) warned, according to…

G20 pledge to work for ‘just, comprehensive peace’ in Sudan, DR Congo, Palestine, Ukraine ———————————- G20 leaders on Saturday made a pledge in their summit declaration to work for a “just, comprehensive and lasting” peace in Sudan, the Democratic Republic…

Report Warns of Rising Intimidation Against Mosques in the Netherlands …………… A new report by the K9 mosque network shows a sharp rise in anti-mosque incidents in the Netherlands, with 369 cases recorded between 2015 and 2025, up from 192…

Seoul Museum Unveils New Gallery Highlighting Islamic Art ………… The National Museum of Korea has opened a new wing dedicated to Islamic art, a move that reflects growing public interest in Islamic civilization and its cultural heritage, according to IQNA…

Italian Version of “Mamdani” in Rome: Formation of the First Muslim Political Group for the 2027 Mayoral Election ———————————————- The Muslim community in Rome has launched the group “MuRo27” (Muslims for Rome 2027), inspired by the success of Mamdani, New…

IS-linked rebels kill 89 civilians in east Congo attacks, UN force says ——————————- Islamic State-affiliated rebels have killed 89 civilians in a series of attacks across Lubero territory in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Reuters reported citing the U.N. peacekeeping…

Bhutan PM Urges Wealthy Nations to Pursue Sustainable Growth for Public Wellbeing ——————————- Bhutan’s prime minister, Tshering Tobgay, has called on wealthy Western nations to prioritise environmental conservation and sustainable economic growth, arguing that such policies would improve citizens’ health…

Humanitarian Concerns Deepen as Gaza Donations Plunge and Evidence Suggests Israel Used Cluster Munitions in Lebanon ——————————————— Humanitarian groups working in Gaza say donations have fallen sharply since the October ceasefire, even as conditions in the territory remain dire and…