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Microplastics in human brains could impact mental health
May 26, 2025
Microplastics in human brains could impact mental health
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles pervasive in the environment, have been found to accumulate in the human brain, raising concerns about potential mental health effects, Earth.com reported. Researchers, including Dr. Nicholas Fabiano from the University of Ottawa, warn that these particles…
Over 1,200 Afghan nationals released from Pakistani prisons in 15 days
May 26, 2025
Over 1,200 Afghan nationals released from Pakistani prisons in 15 days
Over 1,200 Afghan nationals have been released from Pakistani prisons and returned to Afghanistan within the last 15 days, Amu TV reported. Between May 8 and May 24, a total of 1,284 Afghan detainees were freed from various detention facilities…
Prominent Pakistani Journalist Latif Baloch shot dead in Balochistan
May 26, 2025
Prominent Pakistani Journalist Latif Baloch shot dead in Balochistan
Prominent Pakistani journalist Latif Baloch was shot dead by unknown gunmen at his home in Awaran, Balochistan, on Saturday, Khaama Press reported. Police reports state that armed assailants stormed his residence and fatally shot him. Authorities have launched an investigation…
FreeMuslim releases statement marking World Day for Cultural Diversity
May 26, 2025
FreeMuslim releases statement marking World Day for Cultural Diversity
In a significant statement released on the occasion of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, the Non-Violence Organization (FreeMuslim), an entity affiliated with the World Foundation of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, underscored the pivotal…
Kuwait Revokes Citizenship of Over 37,000, Raising Human Rights Concerns
May 26, 2025
Kuwait Revokes Citizenship of Over 37,000, Raising Human Rights Concerns
Since August 2024, Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of more than 37,000 people, mostly migrant women who had acquired citizenship through marriage, sparking widespread criticism from human rights organizations and regional analysts, Khaama Press reported. This mass revocation is part…
Ethiopia Reports First Mpox Cases Involving Infant and Mother Near Kenyan Border
May 26, 2025
Ethiopia Reports First Mpox Cases Involving Infant and Mother Near Kenyan Border
Ethiopian health officials announced the country’s first confirmed mpox infections on Sunday, diagnosing a 21-day-old baby and the child’s mother in Moyale, a strategic border town near Kenya and Somalia, Anadolu Agency reported. Authorities linked the cases to cross-border exposure,…
Measles Outbreak Claims 357 Lives in Afghanistan, WHO Reports Surge in Cases
May 26, 2025
Measles Outbreak Claims 357 Lives in Afghanistan, WHO Reports Surge in Cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed 357 measles-related deaths in Afghanistan since January 2025, with over 55,000 suspected cases reported nationwide, Khaama press reported. The outbreak has disproportionately affected children, accounting for the majority of fatalities. Helmand, Nuristan, and…
Iraq Faces Worst Water Crisis in 80 Years, Cuts Farm Output
May 26, 2025
Iraq Faces Worst Water Crisis in 80 Years, Cuts Farm Output
Iraq is confronting its most severe water shortage since the 1940s, with reserves dropping to a critical 10 billion cubic meters—far below the 18 billion needed to sustain basic needs, Water Ministry officials announced Sunday. The crisis, described as “unprecedented…
Vietnam Blocks Telegram Over Non-Compliance with Cybersecurity Laws
May 26, 2025
Vietnam Blocks Telegram Over Non-Compliance with Cybersecurity Laws
Vietnam has ordered telecom providers to block Telegram, citing the app’s failure to combat illegal content and comply with new telecommunications regulations, Jurist News reported. Authorities claim 68% of 9,600 Vietnamese Telegram channels host harmful material, including scams, extremist content,…
DNA Study Confirms Lasting Impact of Spain’s 1600s Muslim Expulsion
May 26, 2025
DNA Study Confirms Lasting Impact of Spain’s 1600s Muslim Expulsion
A genetic study reveals Spain’s 1609–1614 expulsion of 300,000 Moriscos (converted Muslims) drastically reduced North African ancestry in Iberia, Informed Consent reported. Researchers analyzed DNA from four historical periods, finding significant Berber and Arab genetic ties before and during Muslim…