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Marine Biodiversity Treaty to Take Effect After Global Ratification Milestone ………….. The world’s first treaty aimed at safeguarding marine biodiversity in international waters will come into force early next year, following Morocco’s ratification as the 60th nation, Al Jazeera reported.…

Caspian Sea Shrinking at Alarming Rate, Threatening Ecosystems and Livelihoods …………… The Caspian Sea, the world’s largest landlocked body of water, is shrinking rapidly due to climate change, according to a report by PHYS.ORG. Once home to thriving populations of…

Partial Solar Eclipse Visible in Southern Hemisphere Today …………… A partial solar eclipse will occur today, Sunday, September 21, less than two weeks after the total lunar eclipse that captivated much of the Arab world. Astronomers explain that a solar…

Friday Prayers Remain Suspended at Imam al-Sadiq Mosque in Bahrain ………….. For the 50th consecutive week, Bahraini security forces prevented worshippers from holding Friday prayers at Imam al-Sadiq Mosque in the village of Duraz. Security personnel, supported by military vehicles,…

Rising Intolerance in Germany Raises Concerns Amid Threats Against Muslim Woman ……………. A recent study by the Robert Bosch Foundation has highlighted a notable decline in Germany’s acceptance of diversity over the past five years, sparking renewed concern over social…

Nine Security Council Members Condemn Taliban’s Treatment of Women as Crimes Against Humanity …………….. Nine members of the United Nations Security Council have strongly condemned the Taliban’s escalating repression in Afghanistan, describing gender-based violence and discrimination as crimes against humanity.…

Taliban Warn Journalists to Follow Strict Rules on Conduct and Content ………….. Local sources in Laghman province report that Taliban officials have issued new warnings to journalists, instructing them to comply with the group’s rules, including growing beards and performing…

UN Extends Oversight of Kuwaiti Missing Persons File Until 2030 ……………. The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution extending its oversight of the case of missing Kuwaitis and third-country nationals in Iraq, as well as the return of…

Iraq Transfers 47 French ISIS Suspects from Syria for Trial …………….. Iraq’s National Intelligence Service announced on Friday, September 19, that it has transferred 47 French nationals accused of belonging to the ISIS militant group from northeastern Syria to Iraq.…

Iraq: Two Mass Graves Linked to ISIS Discovered in Sinjar …………….. Two mass graves dating back to ISIS’s 2014 occupation have been uncovered in the village of Siba Sheikh Khidr, about 40 kilometers from Sinjar in Iraq’s Nineveh province. The…