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Spain Launches First National Guide to Combat Islamophobia ……………. Spain has introduced its first-ever national guide to counter Islamophobia and dispel misinformation about Islam and Muslims, En.Abna24 reported. The initiative, the first of its kind in Europe, aims to challenge…

Scientists Warn Climate Change Is Disrupting Wildlife, Trade, and Ocean Ecosystems ……………. Climate change is disrupting global migration patterns, trade routes, and marine ecosystems, posing growing threats to both nature and human societies, Grand Pinnacle Tribune reported. According to researchers…

NHS Increases Use of Private Hospitals to Cut Waiting Times ……………. The number of NHS appointments, tests, and operations carried out in private hospitals and clinics has risen by nearly 500,000 this year, reaching 6.15 million, The Independent reported. Health…

Five Pakistani Soldiers, 25 Militants Killed Amid Border Clashes and Truce Talks with Afghanistan …………. Five Pakistani soldiers and 25 militants from the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in two separate clashes near the Afghan border, Arab News reported. According…

UN Chief Demands Security Council Reform as WHO Pushes to End Polio ——————————– UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a stark warning about the fragile legitimacy of the Security Council, arguing that its “paralysis” and failure to execute core duties are…

Holy Shrine of Imam Husayn Adorned to Celebrate Birth Anniversary of Lady Zaynab ——————————— The Holy Shrine of Imam Husayn (peace be upon him) in Karbala has been specially adorned with floral garlands, crowns of flowers, and unique lighting to…

AI Models Exhibit ‘Survival Drive’ and Resist Shutdown, Researchers Warn ————————————– Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) models may be developing a resistance to being turned off, a behavior described by safety researchers as a potential “survival drive.” Palisade Research found that…

Iranian Calligrapher Uses Quranic Art to Build Bridges Between Nations ———————————— Iranian calligrapher and researcher Tandis Taghavi is leveraging the art of writing the Quran to foster interfaith lessons and cultural bonds between nations, as reported by the International Quran…

Researchers Reveal New Data on Brain Chemical Linked to Depression, Impact of Clock Changes ———————————– Neuroscientists from Columbia University and McGill University have identified a stress-related brain chemical called SGK1 that may explain why individuals who experienced trauma or adversity…

Multiple Middle East and North Africa states saw major political and social developments this week, ranging from refugee repatriation efforts to environmental protests and opposition crackdowns. In Libya, more than 700 Syrian refugees crowded a Tripoli travel agency on Sunday…