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Organised, Active Personalities Linked to Longer Life in Major Study ————————————- A new study suggests that specific personality traits — being organized, active, helpful, and responsible — are strong predictors of a longer lifespan, while frequent stress, anxiety or moodiness…

Muslim communities in India and the UK are confronting rising challenges, including economic marginalisation and political underrepresentation. In Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, a protest by the Indian Muslim Council (IMC) over the filing of multiple FIRs against Muslims turned violent when…

El-Fasher Siege Turns Donkey Carts into Costly Lifelines ————————————- In El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, the price of a donkey cart ride has skyrocketed to more than the cost of a car journey, a grim indicator of the city’s…

UN officials have raised urgent concerns over worsening conditions in Al-Hol camp in northeast Syria, warning it risks becoming a hub for extremist recruitment if not addressed swiftly. The camp, near the Iraqi border, houses more than 10,000 foreign militants…

Global Push Strengthens for Ocean Protection with New Biosphere Reserves and High Seas Treaty Ratification ————————————— In a twin breakthrough for environmental conservation, UNESCO has designated 26 new biosphere reserves covering fragile ecosystems worldwide, while the United Nations’ High Seas…

In a twin breakthrough for environmental conservation, UNESCO has designated 26 new biosphere reserves covering fragile ecosystems worldwide, while the United Nations’ High Seas Treaty (BBNJ Agreement) has been ratified by enough countries to become law next year. UNESCO has…

World Leaders Urge Immediate Action on Climate Change at UN General Assembly —————————————— Global leaders at the United Nations General Assembly warned that climate change is no longer a distant threat but an immediate danger requiring bold international commitments. According…

UN General Assembly Takes First Step Toward Global AI Governance ——————————- Amid the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence technologies worldwide, effective and coordinated international regulations remain lacking. According to Reuters, a high-level United Nations meeting held on September 25 convened…

ISIS Attack in Deir ez-Zor Kills Five SDF Members ——————————– The media center of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) reported that five of its members were killed and one injured in an attack by ISIS militants in eastern Deir ez-Zor.…

Japanese Scientist Accepts Islam After Studying Qur’an —————————————– Dr. Atsushi Kamal Okuda, a prominent Japanese scientist, has embraced Islam, becoming a notable new figure in the Muslim world. According to Arab News cited by the Shia Waves Agency, Okuda, who…