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Tehran Government Offices to Close Amid Severe Heat Wave ……………….. Due to an intense heat wave and energy conservation efforts, government offices, banks, and businesses in Iran’s capital, Tehran, will close on Wednesday, state media reported. Temperatures in the capital…

Early Smartphone Use Linked to Poor Mental Health in Children, Study Finds …………………. Parents should delay giving smartphones to children under 13, according to a new global study published in the Journal of the Human Development and Capabilities. The research,…

UN Urges immediate Probe into Deadly Violence in Southern Syria ………………. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called for an immediate, independent investigation into the recent wave of deadly violence that has engulfed southern Syria,…

Iraq Eases Visa Procedures for Arbaeen Pilgrims, Grants Iranians Visa-Free Entry …………………… The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced on Monday major facilitations for issuing entry visas to pilgrims participating in the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him),…

Rising U.S. Football Star Embraces Islam, Captivates Public Attention ……………….. In a move that has captured widespread attention across the American sports and media landscape, college football standout Gunnar Gellenthein has publicly embraced Islam. The 18-year-old kicker, recently committed to…

“Al-Mushaf Al-Muhammadi”: A Unique Quran Manuscript Penned by Over 75,000 Moroccan Women Displayed in Sharjah ……………….. In a remarkable testament to the deep connection between Arab women and the Holy Quran, the Sharjah Quranic Museum is currently exhibiting a one-of-a-kind…

International Outlet Highlights Arbaeen Pilgrimage Photo Among World’s Top Images ………………. The international newspaper The National News has selected a powerful image from the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq as one of the world’s most striking photos for July 20. The…

The United Nations expressed concern on Monday over the Taliban’s detention of Afghan women and girls accused of not adhering to the authorities’ dress code. In May 2022, the Taliban government issued a decree requiring women to cover everything except…

Global Halal Food Market to More Than Double by 2035, Reaching $3.8 Trillion —————————————- The global halal food market is projected to grow from USD 1.5 trillion in 2025 to USD 3.8 trillion by 2035, reflecting a compound annual growth…

WHO Warns Nearly Four Million Afghans Suffer from Drug Disorders ————————————- The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that nearly four million people in Afghanistan are affected by drug-related disorders, highlighting an urgent need to enhance health services to combat…