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Muslim Hikers Expedition Reaches Everest Base Camp, Raises £50,000 for Charity ————————— A group of more than 30 people organised by Muslim Hikers, an outdoor activities network based in Coventry, successfully reached Mount Everest base camp in an expedition that…

UK introduces ban on junk food ads to curb childhood obesity ———————– The UK on Monday implemented a nationwide ban on junk food advertising on television and online as a part of government efforts to address rising childhood obesity, Anadolu…

UN Secretary General voices concern over disregard for international law after US military action in Venezuela ———————— The Secretary General of the UN on Monday reiterated deep concern over disrespect for international law following recent US military action against Venezuela…

Morocco sees record number of tourist visits in 2025 ———————————- Morocco drew nearly 20 million tourist arrivals in 2025, marking a record year for the North African country, Arab News reported. The kingdom welcomed 19.8 million tourists, a 14 percent…

Heavy Snow Forces School Closures and Travel Disruptions Across Northern Scotland ……… Heavy snowfall has caused widespread school closures and major travel disruptions across northern Scotland, the BBC reported. Roads, rail lines, and airports were severely affected in areas including…

Germany Records Sharp Fall in Asylum Applications Amid Policy Shift ……….. Germany recorded a steep decline in asylum applications last year, with first-time requests falling to 113,236 in 2025, less than half the previous year’s total, according to Interior Ministry…

Pope calls for end to violence, respect for sovereignty after US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro ——————————- Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for peace, respect for sovereignty, and the protection of human and civil rights in Venezuela after the US…

Greece Airspace Closure Strands Thousands After Communications Failure ………… Thousands of passengers were left stranded across Europe after a communications failure forced Greece to shut its airspace, triggering widespread flight cancellations and delays, as reported by the BBC. The disruption…

US Constitution Seen as Blocking Exclusion of Islamic Schools in Texas ……….. The First Amendment to the US Constitution has emerged as a central legal reference in a debate over a new education voucher programme in Texas, amid questions about…

New York Mayor Criticises Arrest of Venezuela’s President …………. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has condemned the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, voicing serious concern over reported plans to hold them in federal detention in…