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UN Secretary-General Calls for Fairness in Global Development for Landlocked Countries —————————————– UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the international community to “break down barriers and restore fairness in global development” for landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), Jurist News reported.…

Extreme Weather and Monsoon Floods Devastate Children’s Education in Asia ——————————– Monsoon floods and extreme weather across Asia have had a severe impact on children, with more than 130 children killed and educational facilities being destroyed, according to a report…

Australian Arts and Media Groups Demand Government Action on AI Content Theft —————————– A coalition of Australian arts, creative, and media organizations is urging the federal government to take a firm stance against what they describe as the “rampant theft”…

Study Reveals Genetic Links to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome —————————– A groundbreaking study, named DecodeME, has provided the first significant evidence that an individual’s genetic makeup can influence their susceptibility to myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), The Guardian reported. The research,…

Egypt sets inauguration date of $1 bn Pyramids Museum for Nov 1 ————————————- Egypt announced on Wednesday that the much-anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located near the Pyramids of Giza, will officially open on November 1 after multiple delays. The…

Afghanistan’s Sar-e Pol Prepares to Host Arbaeen Ceremonies for Local Pilgrims ————————————————– A dedicated committee has been established in the Afghan province of Sar-e Pol to organize Arbaeen ceremonies for Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) at the shrine of…

The World’s Largest Husseini Mawkib, “Shahid Jumah Mawkib,” Joins Arbaeen Pilgrimage —————————————— The “Shahid Jumah Mawkib,” recognized as the world’s largest Husseini Mawkib (pilgrim service station), is actively participating in the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage. Located in Souq al-Shuyukh, Iraq, this…

Al-Kafeel University Establishes Mawkib to Serve Arbaeen Pilgrims in Najaf ——————————– Al-Kafeel University has announced the establishment of a Mawkib (pilgrim service station) in the holy city of Najaf to provide support for Arbaeen pilgrims. According to university officials, the…

UN Says M23 Rebels Killed Over 300 Civilians in Eastern DRC Last Month …………………. At least 319 civilians were killed by M23 rebels in a series of attacks on four villages in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) North…

Over 7,000 Air Pollution-Related Deaths Reported in Tehran in 2024 …………….. Annual average PM2.5 levels in Tehran remain far above World Health Organization (WHO) thresholds, with the city recording only 15 days in 2024 within guideline limits, the news was…