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The US Africa Command (Africom) has conducted airstrikes in Puntland, Somalia, aimed at IS positions, The Times of India reported. The operation, carried out in coordination with the Somali government, targeted multiple IS-Somalia operatives southeast of Bosasso, a key port…

A delegation from the Shia clerical body in Syria met with Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa on Friday to discuss the community’s situation and future in the country. According to a statement from the meeting, the delegation addressed challenges facing Syria’s…

Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced the formation of a new government on Saturday, pledging to build a stable state. Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shaibani and Defence Minister Mourhaf Abu Qasra retained their positions, while intelligence chief Anas Khattab was appointed…

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance on Friday condemned the Taliban, calling them “one of the worst terrorist organizations in the world” and criticizing the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, news reports said. Speaking at a Space Force facility in Greenland,…

The demand for Islamic manuscripts, particularly those from the Maghreb, is on the rise as collectors recognize their unique calligraphic styles and rich historical contexts, says an article published on Arab News. These manuscripts, dating back over a thousand years,…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized ten cities across six countries in the South-East Asia Region for their significant efforts in enhancing urban health and well-being, WHO website reported. The awards were presented by WHO Regional Director Saima Wazed…

In northern Tunisia, Yassine Khelifi’s workshop processes olive waste into a valuable energy source, addressing the country’s heavy reliance on imported fuel, Asharq al-Awsat reported. Khelifi, an engineer from a farming background, founded Bioheat in 2022 to convert olive residue…

A curfew has been imposed in the Tinkune, Koteshwor, and Sinamangal areas of Kathmandu following violent clashes between pro-monarchy protesters and security forces, Jurist News reported. The decision, announced by the district administration office, restricts movement and gatherings in the…

Italy’s government has announced a significant change in the use of migrant centers in Albania, repurposing them from asylum processing facilities to centers for deportation, Arab News reported. This decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges that have stalled the original…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres extended Eid al-Fitr greetings on Saturday, expressing his sentiments with “a heavy heart,” as millions of Muslims observe the holiday in the shadow of war and displacement, rather than enjoying traditional family gatherings, Anadolu Agency reported.…