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Critical ocean microbes may collapse as warming threatens global food webs: Research ———————————————– A new study published in Nature Microbiology warns that critical ocean microbes are at risk of collapse due to rising ocean temperatures, a finding that could have…

UN Warns Childhood Obesity Now More Widespread Than Underweight ……………. For the first time, more children worldwide are obese than underweight, according to a new UN report highlighting how ultra-processed foods are dominating young people’s diets, The Guardian reported. The…

Study Warns AI Poses Growing Threat to Human Rights and Dignity ————————————– A new study from Charles Darwin University in Australia has warned that the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) could endanger fundamental human rights and dignity, underscoring the…

The 17th of Rabi’ al-Awwal marks the start of a worldwide 10-day-long commemoration of the births of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his pure family) and Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him), with religious centers hosting…

UN: Afghan Quake Destroyed Over 5,200 Homes …………… The United Nations says preliminary assessments of last month’s powerful earthquake in Afghanistan show more than 5,200 homes were destroyed and nearly 700 others damaged across 49 villages. The quake, which struck…

Afghanistan and Pakistan are facing a series of interlinked crises, spanning natural disasters, insurgency, and human rights violations, with mounting concerns over civilian welfare and humanitarian access. Despite an influx of international assistance following the 6.0-magnitude earthquake on August 31,…

Moves Intensify Toward Dismantling Syria’s al-Hol Camp …………… Developments surrounding Syria’s al-Hol camp in the northeast are accelerating, with growing indications that efforts to dismantle the facility may soon move forward. Once established as a refuge for displaced people, the…

Baghdad International Book Fair Opens Its 26th Edition …………….. Baghdad is preparing to host the 26th edition of the Baghdad International Book Fair, scheduled to run from September 10 to 21 at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds in Mansour district. The…

As Israel announces a sweeping evacuation of Gaza City in preparation for a major ground offensive, tensions at sea and cross-border attacks are intensifying. An international flotilla delivering aid to Gaza reports drone strikes, while Israel conducts a drone assault…

Iraq Selects “Kingdom of Reeds” as Official Oscar Entry …………… Iraq has officially nominated the film Kingdom of Reeds (The President’s Cake) by director Hassan Hadi as its submission for the Best International Feature category at the 2026 Academy Awards.…