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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…

Artificial intelligence can be as persuasive as humans—and in some cases more so—during debates, according to a new study with potential implications for political manipulation and public trust. Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne conducted online…

Plans to build a high-security prison wing for drug traffickers and inmates classified as Islamic militants by authorities in French Guiana have sparked strong opposition from local leaders and residents, The Guardian reported. The facility, part of a $450 million…

At least 50 people were killed over the weekend in a series of coordinated attacks across three northern Nigerian states—Katsina, Kebbi, and Benue—according to officials and local sources.In Katsina State, 20 civilians were killed late Saturday in Gobirawa, Dutsinma Local…

As of May 18, a total of 554,579 pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for Haj 1446 AH (2025), according to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Arrivals include 538,766 by land, 14,391 by air, and 1,422 by sea—representing 39%…

The UN Human Rights Office has raised concerns over the Maldives Parliament’s dismissal of two Supreme Court judges, citing threats to judicial independence. Judges Azmiralda and Mahaz were removed following anti-corruption investigations launched soon after the Supreme Court took up…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that cuts to international aid are disrupting healthcare services in at least 70 countries, placing millions of lives at risk, the Independent reported. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus delivered the warning during…