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US Airstrikes Target IS Operatives in Somalia
March 30, 2025
US Airstrikes Target IS Operatives in Somalia
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…
Shia clerical delegation in Syria meets interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa
March 30, 2025
Shia clerical delegation in Syria meets interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa
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…
Syria’s interim president forms new ew
March 30, 2025
Syria’s interim president forms new ew
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 criticizes Taliban, calls withdrawal from Afghanistan a ‘Catastrophic Error’
March 30, 2025
U.S. vice president criticizes Taliban, calls withdrawal from Afghanistan a ‘Catastrophic Error’
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,…
Experts Report Growing Demand for Islamic Manuscripts from the West
March 30, 2025
Experts Report Growing Demand for Islamic Manuscripts from the West
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,…
Ten Cities in WHO South-East Asia Region Receive Healthy City Awards
March 30, 2025
Ten Cities in WHO South-East Asia Region Receive Healthy City Awards
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…
Tunisian Startup Transforms Olive Waste into Clean Energy
March 30, 2025
Tunisian Startup Transforms Olive Waste into Clean Energy
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…
Curfew Imposed in Nepal After Pro-Monarchy Protests Turn Violent
March 30, 2025
Curfew Imposed in Nepal After Pro-Monarchy Protests Turn Violent
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 Modifies Albanian Migrant Centers for Repatriation
March 30, 2025
Italy’s Government Modifies Albanian Migrant Centers for Repatriation
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 Chief Sends Eid Greetings with “Heavy Heart” as Millions Celebrate Amid Conflict
March 30, 2025
UN Chief Sends Eid Greetings with “Heavy Heart” as Millions Celebrate Amid Conflict
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.…