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UNESCO grants enhanced protection to cultural sites in Middle East amid war damage concerns ———————————– The UNESCO has placed 39 cultural heritage sites in Lebanon under “enhanced protection,” citing growing concerns over potential damage from ongoing military activity in the…

World Uyghur Congress calls for action after ex-police testimony on Xinjiang repression ———————————————– The World Uyghur Congress has urged international action following new testimony from a former Chinese police officer that alleges continued repression and forced labour practices in China’s…

Makkah Museum showcases rare 17th, 19th-century Qur’an manuscripts as part of expanding heritage exhibition —————————————— The Holy Qur’an Museum in Makkah’s Hira Cultural District is currently displaying rare historical manuscripts and large-scale artistic reproductions of the Qur’an, highlighting the evolution…

UN condemns killing of peacekeeper in southern Lebanon attack ———————————- The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has reported the death of one peacekeeper and injuries to three others after a patrol came under fire in southern Lebanon, prompting…

Muslims in southern US report surge in aggressive political rhetoric —————————————— Muslim communities across the southern United States are reporting a surge in hostile political rhetoric, with advocacy groups and residents warning that recent statements by some politicians are fueling…

Taliban Administration under International Sanctions Amid Indoctrination of Youth ———————————————- A new analysis shows a significant portion of the Taliban leadership—particularly cabinet members—remain under international sanctions, as reports from southern Afghanistan point to shifting education patterns with declining school attendance…

Jammu imposes 60-day ban on ‘communal content’ across social media platforms ———————————– Authorities in Jammu district have imposed a 60-day ban on the posting and circulation of content deemed “communally sensitive” on social media, citing concerns over public order and…

Humanoid robot sets new half marathon record at Beijing race ——————————————– A humanoid robot developed by Chinese technology firm Honor has set a new world record in a half marathon in Beijing, outperforming human runners in a landmark demonstration of…

DR Congo government, M23 rebels agree to protect civilians, ease aid access —————————————– The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the March 23 Movement have agreed to measures aimed at protecting civilians and facilitating humanitarian aid, following…

Fire destroys nearly 200 homes in Malaysia’s Sabah, hundreds displaced ———————————- A large fire that broke out in a coastal village in eastern Malaysia’s Sabah state has destroyed around 200 homes and displaced hundreds of residents, authorities said, as emergency…