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New York City Faces Largest Legionnaires’ Outbreak in a Decade …………………. At least 67 people in upper Manhattan have contracted Legionnaires’ disease in what health officials say is New York City’s largest outbreak in a decade, USA TODAY reported. Since…

US to Destroy $9.7m in Contraceptives, Sparking Fears of Health Crisis in Africa …………………. The US government’s decision to incinerate more than $9.7m (£7.3m) worth of contraceptives is expected to cause 174,000 unintended pregnancies and 56,000 unsafe abortions in five…

A recent attack on Sudan’s Zamzam refugee camp, carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) between April 11 and 14, is being investigated as one of the country’s largest war crimes. According to reports, more than 1,500 civilians…

Uyghur Groups Welcome US Bill Targeting Genocide Perpetrators ………………….. Five major Uyghur organisations have welcomed the introduction of the bipartisan Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act (UGASA) in the US Congress, The News Mill reported. The bill, introduced by Senator…

Large Gathering Marks Day of Imam Hussein in Chiniot, Pakistan ……………………. A significant spiritual event commemorating the Day of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) was held in Chiniot, Punjab province, Pakistan, drawing a large attendance, especially among youth. The…

Iraq: DNA Matches Confirm Identities of 22 Yazidi Genocide Victims ………………….. The Forensic Medicine Department of Iraq’s Ministry of Health announced the successful DNA matching of remains belonging to 22 Yazidi victims of the 2014 genocide carried out by terrorist…

Over 15,000 Service Processions Registered for Arbaeen Pilgrimage in Karbala …………………. The Karbala Police Command announced the registration of more than 15,000 service and mourning processions in preparation for the Arbaeen pilgrimage commemorating Imam Hussein (peace be upon him). Coordinated…

Karbala Security Committee Reviews Arbaeen Pilgrimage Preparations ………………….. Karbala Governor Engineer Naseef Jassim Al-Khatabi chaired a comprehensive meeting of the High Security Committee to discuss security preparations for the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him). The meeting…

Al-Abbas Shrine Completes Preparation of Umm al-Banin Courtyard for Arbaeen ………………….. The Al-Abbas Holy Shrine announced the completion of preparations for the Umm al-Banin courtyard in readiness for the upcoming Arbaeen pilgrimage. Zain Al-Abidin Al-Quraishi, Deputy Head of the Shrine’s…

Security Breakdown in Syria Amid Rising Sectarian Killings ………………….. Syria is experiencing a rapid deterioration of security marked by increasing sectarian-motivated killings, raising fears of a complete collapse of the security system. Observers highlight that lack of legal accountability and…