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Malaysia bus crash leaves at least 15 dead, mostly students ———————————— A tragic bus crash in northern Malaysia has claimed the lives of at least 15 people, mostly university students, Arab News reported. The accident occurred shortly after 1:00 am…

Trump’s travel ban barring nationals from 12 countries from entry to US goes into effect ————————– US President Donald Trump’s new travel ban, which restricts entry to the United States for citizens from 12 countries, came into effect on Monday…

Europe to face intense summer heat over next week ————————- Europe is set to experience a sharp shift from recent severe thunderstorms to intense summer heat this week, with temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages, The Guardian reported. A high-pressure…

Innovative Device Detects Health Risks From Thin Air ———————————- A new portable device named ABLE, developed by University of Chicago scientists, promises to revolutionize medical diagnostics by detecting health risks through airborne molecules, SciTech Daily reported. Unlike traditional tests relying…

With just two months remaining until Arbaeen 2025, Iran is advancing extensive preparations to support millions of Shia pilgrims traveling to Karbala, Iraq, Iqna reported. Majid Namjoo, Secretary of the Public Participation, Accommodation, and Catering Committee for Arbaeen, announced that…

UNICEF Study Finds Foster Care for Migrant Children in Italy More Cost-Effective Than Residential Care ————————————- A new UNICEF study reveals that foster care is significantly more cost-effective than residential care for migrant and refugee children arriving in Italy without…

Iraq wins “Labaytum” award for best Hajj delegation for third year Iraq has been awarded the prestigious “Labaytum” prize for the third consecutive year, recognizing it as the best Islamic Hajj delegation for the current pilgrimage season, the Higher Committee…

Kuwait bans foreign and sectarian flags, sparking online debate Kuwait has issued a decree amending its national flag law, imposing strict limits on the display of foreign, religious, and sectarian flags. The new provision—Article 3 (bis)—prohibits raising foreign flags at…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi honors legacy of 1920 Revolution leader Mirza Taqi Shirazi In a statement marking the anniversary of the death of the 1920 Revolution leader, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi paid tribute to the late Mirza Sheikh Muhammad…

Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws Misused for Extortion and Land Seizures —————————– Human Rights Watch reveals that Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are frequently abused to target religious minorities and marginalized groups for personal gain, the organization’s website reported. False blasphemy accusations often lead…