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Five nations elected to UN Security Council for 2026–2027 term Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Latvia, and Liberia have been elected to serve as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for a two-year term starting…

Shia Muslims commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir Shia Muslims in Iraq and around the world are commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (peace be upon him), observed on the 7th of Dhul-Hijjah. Mourning ceremonies have been…

2.8 billion lack adequate housing, 318 million are homeless: UN report A staggering 2.8 billion people across the globe lack access to adequate housing, according to the 2024 annual report from the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), released Monday.…

CAIR calls for US to designate India as ‘country of particular concern’ over demolition of Muslim homes ——————————————— The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has urged the US State Department to designate India as a “country of particular concern” following…

1.6M fall sick daily from unsafe food, warns WHO ————————- Every day, 1.6 million people worldwide become ill from consuming unsafe food, the World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned on Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reported. The agency called for enhanced global efforts…

Iraq Releases Over 1,500 Detainees Under Amnesty Law ————————– Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council announced the release of 1,534 detainees and convicts from prisons and detention centers nationwide between May 25 and May 29, 2025, as part of the amended Amnesty…

Bill Gates Pledges Majority of $200 Billion Fortune to African Health and Education —————————— Bill Gates has committed to donating most of his $200 billion fortune over the next 20 years to improve health and education across Africa, The Guardian…

In his recent Eid al-Adha message, Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada declared his absolute authority, emphasizing that obedience to his decrees is “obligatory” for all, aiming to consolidate their “Islamic system.” He called on clerics and intellectuals to support this vision…

Rise in Long-Term Depression and Burnout Cases in Belgium, Especially Among Youth ——————————————– Belgium has experienced a notable increase in the number of people unable to work due to depression and burnout, with cases rising by 44% over the past…

Iraq to Host Geneva Conference on Repatriation of al-Hol Camp Families ———————————— The Iraqi government announced plans to hold a conference in Geneva this September aimed at facilitating the repatriation of families linked to ISIS from the al-Hol camp in…