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Japanese Pilgrims Join Arbaeen Service in Iraq ————————— In a unique display of global solidarity, a group of Japanese nationals has joined the Arbaeen service this year, according to a report from Shia Waves. The presence of Japanese volunteers at…

Japanese Pilgrims Join Arbaeen Service in Iraq ————————— In a unique display of global solidarity, a group of Japanese nationals has joined the Arbaeen service this year, according to a report from Shia Waves. The presence of Japanese volunteers at…

Over 3,000 People Still Missing in Libya Flood Disaster ——————————– Libya’s General Authority for the Search and Identification of Missing Persons has released its first official tally of those missing from the catastrophic floods that devastated the city of Derna…

AI-Powered Humanoid Robots Compete in World’s First Soccer Match ————————— The world’s first fully autonomous 5-v-5 soccer match played by AI-powered humanoid robots has taken place in Beijing, Anadolu Agency reported. The event was a preliminary for the World Humanoid…

UN Commision: War crimes likely committed by both sides in Syria sectarian violence ———————————— A UN investigative team has found that war crimes were likely committed by both interim government forces and fighters loyal to Syria’s former regime during a…

Inside Mine That Feeds the Tech World, Funds Congo’s Rebels ———————————– A Reuters investigation has shed light on a coltan mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that is fueling the global tech industry while also funding a rebel…

Study Links ADHD Medication to Lower Risk of Suicidal Behaviors and Other Risks —————————— A large-scale study in Sweden suggests a strong link between ADHD medication and a reduced risk of several negative outcomes, including suicidal behaviors, substance misuse, transport…

Iraqi Scholar: Arbaeen March Is a ‘Civilizational Project’ ———————————– An Iraqi academic has described the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage as a “comprehensive civilizational project,” a blueprint for building a unified and values-based society. The statement was reported by IQNA, the International…

Urgent Action Needed for Children and Families in Sweida ————————– A new report from UNICEF highlights the urgent humanitarian crisis facing children and families in the As-Sweida Governorate in Syria, following a surge in violence in July and early August,…

Boat Sinks Near Italy, 26 Migrants Drown —————————– A boat carrying migrants from Libya to Europe capsized near the Italian island of Lampedusa, resulting in the deaths of at least 26 people, according to a report from Khaama Press. The…