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Academic Study Examines Post-9/11 Portrayals of Muslims in American Cinema ——————————– An academic study has highlighted what it describes as the growing role of Western media—particularly the American film industry—in reinforcing negative stereotypes about Islam and Muslims in the years…

582 Killed in Syria in February 2026, including 211 Civilians, Monitor Reports ———————————– A total of 582 people were killed across various parts of Syria in February 2026, including 211 civilians, according to a monthly toll released by the Syrian…

Pakistan Reports Heavy Taliban Casualties in Airstrikes as Border Tensions Escalate ———————————– Pakistan has announced that more than 330 fighters from the Afghan Taliban were killed in recent airstrikes and cross-border clashes, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between Pakistan…

Ramadan Across Africa and Asia: Iftar Initiatives Highlight Social Solidarity from Egypt to Pakistan ———————————————- As the holy month of Ramadan enters its early days, communities across Africa and Asia are marking the occasion not only with prayer and fasting,…

Middle East Tensions Escalate as Israeli Strikes Hit Lebanon, Iran Exchange Intensifies, UN Warns of Wider Conflict ————————————————– A sharp escalation in Middle East hostilities has unfolded over recent days, with Israeli airstrikes targeting multiple areas in Lebanon, expanding exchanges…

UNICEF Warns of Alarming Rise in Violations Against Children, Calls Safe Education “First Line of Defense” ———————————— UNICEF has issued a stark warning about an unprecedented increase in serious violations against children in conflict zones worldwide, emphasizing that safe education…

Australia Foils Terror Plot Targeting Mosques and Government Institutions ———————————— Australian authorities announced they have thwarted a terrorist plot aimed at several mosques and government buildings in Western Australia, arresting a 20-year-old man from Bendon, approximately 63 kilometers north of…

Syrian Alawite Supreme Council Condemns Use of “Remnants” Label to Justify Killings, Intimidation —————————– The Syrian Alawite Supreme Council has issued a strong statement rejecting the use of the term “al‑fulul” (“remnants”) to justify systematic killings and intimidation carried out…

Total lunar eclipse to turn moon blood red on Tuesday across several continents —————————— A blood-red moon will soon adorn the skies for a total lunar eclipse — and there won’t be another until late 2028, Arab News reported. The…

Barcelona’s Sagrada Família Reaches Final Height After 144 Years of Construction ———————————— The iconic Sagrada Família basilica has reached its full planned height of 172.5 metres (566 feet) with the installation of the final piece of its central tower’s cross,…