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Albania has decided to shut down TikTok for 12 months, citing concerns over violence and bullying among children, the CNN reported. Education Minister Ogerta Manastirliu said the government is in talks with TikTok to implement stronger safety measures, including parental…

Russian counterterrorism authorities have reported the killing of four ISIS militants during a special operation on Wednesday in Dagestan, a predominantly Muslim region, Khaama Press reported. The operation was executed to thwart an imminent attack on Russia’s Ministry of Internal…

Researchers from Istanbul and Akdeniz Universities have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the CN Lyn star system, which defies conventional star formation theories, Anadolu Agency reported. Unlike typical multi-star systems, CN Lyn’s three stars formed at different times, with the…

UK scientists have introduced a groundbreaking DNA sequencing system aimed at combating the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs by diagnosing bacterial infections more quickly and accurately, The Guardian reported. Traditional methods can take up to seven days for results, often leading…

The Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale University has launched its first public exhibition of Islamic manuscripts, titled “Taught by the Pen: The World of Islamic Manuscripts,” which opened on February 24, Yale Daily News reported. This exhibition…

Authorities in Iraq have started work on reopening Khasfa Pit, the country’s largest mass grave, where thousands of victims were executed by ISIS during its control of Mosul. Nineveh Governor Abdulqadir Al-Dakhil announced the project on Wednesday, stating that ISIS…

The UK-based charity “Who is Hussain?” has carried out medical campaign in Gaza, to assist children, pregnant women and other people in the city, following months of war that killed tens of thousands of civilians and reduced the city to…

Iraq’s Ministry of Migration and Displacement has suspended the repatriation of its citizens from Syria’s Al-Hol camp for up to six months, a spokesperson announced Wednesday. Ali Abbas, the ministry’s representative, told media outlets that the pause will allow authorities…

Google has reported receiving over 250 global complaints about its AI software being used to create deepfake terrorism content, according to Australia’s eSafety Commission. The tech giant, owned by Alphabet, also received 86 user reports warning of AI-generated child exploitation…

Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, U.N.-Habitat Afghanistan has expressed its continued support for Afghan women and girls, emphasizing their rights and participation in society. In a statement on X, the agency reiterated its commitment to advocating for…