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In eastern Australia, fast-rising floodwaters have submerged homes and left many residents stranded on rooftops overnight, Arab News reported. Since Monday, Taree, located about 300 kilometers north of Sydney, has received 415 millimeters of rain—over four times the usual May…

Severe drought threatens 75% of Syria’s wheat harvest, exacerbating food insecurity for millions. Farmers and officials now look to potential sanctions relief from the U.S. and EU to revive irrigation infrastructure and stabilize the war-torn agricultural sector. The UN Food…

At its annual developers’ conference, Google announced the U.S. rollout of “AI Mode,” a feature designed to make search queries feel like expert conversations, Arab News reported. This follows a 2.5-month testing period and integrates Gemini 2.5 into search algorithms.…

Kabul celebrated Hazara Culture Day on May 21 with a vibrant exhibition of traditional crafts, foods, and clothing, while human rights groups highlight ongoing threats to the ethnic minority that has faced centuries of targeted violence. The one-day cultural exhibition…

A new study by UC San Diego, published in Nature on April 23, suggests a bacterial toxin called colibactin may contribute to the rising rates of colorectal cancer in young adults, SciTech Daily reported. Researchers analyzed nearly 1,000 tumor samples…

UNITED NATIONS – UN Secretary-General António Guterres on May 21, 2025, addressed the UN Security Council, underscoring the critical link between maritime security and global stability. Speaking at a session chaired by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Guterres highlighted escalating…

The southern Philippine province of Maguindanao del Sur is grappling with severe flooding after persistent downpours linked to the intertropical convergence zone inundated 11 towns, affecting approximately 200,000 residents, Anadolu Agency reported. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and…

The London-based Imam Hussein Charity (IHC) will host a special charity football match, “IHC CUP 2025 – Kick for a Cause,” on Sunday, May 25th, at 2:00 PM. The event aims to unite reciters, scholars, influencers, and professional football players…

A protest against the construction of proposed canals over the Indus River in Moro, Sindh, turned violent after police used baton charges and gunfire to disperse demonstrators, Dawn newspaper reported. One protester was killed, and several others, including a deputy…

The United States has formally shut down its Office of Palestinian Affairs in Jerusalem, ending a dedicated diplomatic channel to the Palestinian territories, news outlets reported. The move, effective May 16, 2025, follows Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement that…