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Copyright Dispute Escalates as US Media Organizations Seek Sanctions Against OpenAI Over Alleged Destruction of Evidence —————————————————— The rapid development of artificial intelligence without sufficient protection for intellectual property rights has raised serious ethical and legal concerns. A group of…

Evangelical Group Reportedly Expands Outreach to VRChat Platform ———————————– Christian religious organizations are increasingly turning to digital tools and virtual platforms to reach younger audiences and international users. According to a report shared by the Telegram channel of the Institute…

Muharram Mourning Ceremonies Conclude at Shirazi-Affiliated Centers in Kuwait and Kabul ———————————————— Muharram mourning ceremonies held at two centers affiliated with the Shirazi religious authority in Kuwait and Afghanistan have concluded after days of religious programs commemorating Imam Hussein, peace…

Developing Countries Spend More on Debt Repayments Than Education, UN Says ——————————- Most developing countries spent more on repaying foreign debt than on education in 2025, according to a new report by UNESCO. The UN education and culture agency said…

EU Accuses Meta of Failing to Address Mental Health Risks From “Addictive Design” —————————————- European Union regulators have accused Meta of failing to properly address the physical and mental health risks linked to “addictive design” features on Facebook and Instagram.…

Trump Hijab Post Sparks Outcry Over Targeting of Muslim Schoolchildren ———————————- Civil rights groups and political leaders have criticized President Donald Trump after he reposted a social media message highlighting hijabs worn by Muslim kindergarten students in Minnesota. The post,…

Funding Shortfall Forces Hundreds of Health Facilities to Close Across Afghanistan ——————————- More than 570 health facilities across Afghanistan have closed or suspended operations since the beginning of 2025 due to declining international funding, cutting off medical services for more…

Mourning Ceremonies Mark Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Sajjad in Karbala, Babylon, Lahore —————————————– Shia communities in Iraq and Pakistan held mourning ceremonies to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali ibn al-Hussein Zain al-Abidin, peace be upon him, on the…

Syria Arrests ISIS-Linked Suspects Over Damascus Bombings During Macron Visit ——————————– Syrian authorities said they have arrested several suspects allegedly linked to recent bombings in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the capital. Security officials said the arrests…

Pakistan to Begin Deportation of Around 20,000 Afghans From Peshawar ————————————— Pakistani authorities have finalized preparations for a new phase of deportations that could see around 20,000 Afghan nationals returned from the northwestern city of Peshawar to Afghanistan, according to…