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Gold Mining Causes Long-Lasting Damage in Amazon Rainforest ———————————- A recent study reveals that gold mining in Peru’s Amazon rainforest causes severe, lasting environmental damage, hindering forest recovery, Earth.com reported. Researchers from the Woodwell Climate Research Center and partner institutions…

Cholera outbreak in Yemen’s Ibb province sparks fears of humanitarian crisis A serious cholera outbreak is spreading rapidly in Ibb province, central Yemen, amid a sharp deterioration in healthcare services. Medical sources report that hospitals and clinics are receiving dozens…

CAIR files complaint against Domino’s over alleged anti-Muslim incident in Michigan The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has filed an official complaint against a Domino’s Pizza branch in Michigan after a Muslim family was allegedly subjected to a discriminatory and…

Violence in Syria claims hundreds of lives in May, including children The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has documented the killing of 428 people across Syria in May, including 295 civilians, amid ongoing violence and lawlessness despite repeated international calls…

Dementia risk declining in younger generations, study finds Younger generations are less likely to develop dementia at a given age compared to earlier generations, according to new research published in JAMA Network Open. The international study, led by researchers at…

US: CDC expands measles vaccine guidance for all international travel The CDC has updated its measles vaccination guidelines, now recommending immunization for all international travelers, regardless of destination, the Independent reported. The agency advises two doses of the vaccine for…

Kufa Mosque begins commemoration of Muslim ibn Aqil’s martyrdom with mourning rituals The Grand Mosque of Kufa has raised black flags over its domes, marking the start of mourning ceremonies to commemorate the martyrdom of Muslim ibn Aqil (peace be…

Holy Karbala shrines covered in black in mourning for Imam al-Baqir’s martyrdom anniversary A solemn atmosphere has enveloped the holy shrines of Imam Hussain and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon them) in Holy Karbala, as black banners…

Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi extends condolences on martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Baqir The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in Holy Qom has extended heartfelt condolences on the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (peace be upon…

Ex-IS-member American sentenced to 10 years in prison for record of operation in Syria ———————————— A naturalized U.S. citizen, Lirim Sylejmani, 49, was sentenced Monday to 10 years in federal prison for receiving military training from the IS group, NBC…