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Nigeria launches West Africa’s largest cancer care network
May 25, 2025
Nigeria launches West Africa’s largest cancer care network
Nigeria is set to transform cancer care with the launch of West Africa’s largest network of oncology and diagnostic centers, Nogerian media outlets reported. Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health, announced the initiative as the most significant cancer…
Over 4,700 Afghan families deported from Pakistan, Iran in one week
May 25, 2025
Over 4,700 Afghan families deported from Pakistan, Iran in one week
At least 4,700 Afghan families have returned to Afghanistan in the past week as deportations from Pakistan and Iran continue, according to Taliban statements. From May 15–23, 3,130 families crossed back from Iran, while 1,560 families returned from Pakistan—some forcibly,…
Desperation drives Rohingya refugees to deadly sea journeys as aid dwindles
May 25, 2025
Desperation drives Rohingya refugees to deadly sea journeys as aid dwindles
Bangladesh has raised alarms over increasing numbers of Rohingya refugees risking perilous boat journeys to flee overcrowded camps in Cox’s Bazar, where over 1.3 million live after fleeing persecution in Myanmar, news reports said. Recent tragedies highlight the crisis: two…
Delegation of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi officially begins its Hajj activities in Holy Medina
May 25, 2025
Delegation of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi officially begins its Hajj activities in Holy Medina
The delegation of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, announced the official launch of its activities in Holy Medina in preparation for the Hajj season of 1446 AH. At the outset of its work,…
New report exposes contradictions in Netherlands’ policy toward Islamic world
May 25, 2025
New report exposes contradictions in Netherlands’ policy toward Islamic world
A new investigative report by European policy platform “Modern Policy” has revealed the inherent contradictions shaping the Netherlands’ complex relationship with the Muslim world, oscillating between liberal democratic rhetoric and pragmatic economic interests rooted in colonial legacies. The analysis traces…
Spain’s hijab restrictions spark outcry over religious freedom
May 25, 2025
Spain’s hijab restrictions spark outcry over religious freedom
Catalonia’s ruling Junts party has sparked controversy by supporting a ban on Islamic headscarves in schools, alongside prohibitions on burqas in public spaces. The move, announced last Tuesday, cites “gender equality” and “public security” justifications but faces accusations of Islamophobia.…
Amnesty International Ghana urges full abolition of death penalty
May 25, 2025
Amnesty International Ghana urges full abolition of death penalty
Amnesty International Ghana has renewed calls for constitutional reform to abolish the death penalty for high treason, following Ghana’s 2023 repeal of capital punishment for most crimes. The group also urged commuting 182 existing death sentences to life imprisonment. Vice…
New Blood Test Could Speed Up Diagnosis of Rare Genetic Diseases in Babies
May 25, 2025
New Blood Test Could Speed Up Diagnosis of Rare Genetic Diseases in Babies
Researchers at the University of Melbourne have developed a blood-based test that can rapidly diagnose rare genetic disorders in children by analyzing proteins in blood cells, The Guardian reported. This approach complements genomic testing, which currently provides a diagnosis in…
Former Afghan Military Pilot Self-Immolates in Iran After Deportation Notice
May 25, 2025
Former Afghan Military Pilot Self-Immolates in Iran After Deportation Notice
Mohammad Amir Tawsili, a former Afghan military pilot, tragically ended his life by setting himself on fire in Mashhad, Iran, after Iranian authorities denied his residency permit renewal and issued an exit notice, Khaama Press reported. Facing forced deportation to…
Lebanon Holds Local Elections in South Amid Israeli Attacks and Ceasefire Violations
May 25, 2025
Lebanon Holds Local Elections in South Amid Israeli Attacks and Ceasefire Violations
Lebanon’s fourth and final phase of municipal elections began Saturday in the southern governorates, marking the country’s first local elections since 2016, Anadolu Agency reported. The elections were postponed three times over nearly a decade due to political and security…