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Pentagon launches review of 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal

Pentagon launches review of 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a comprehensive Pentagon review of the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, aiming to ensure full accountability and transparency. In a memo released Tuesday, Hegseth stated the review panel will assess previous investigations, examine…
Pakistan’s Punjab closes schools early amid intense heatwave

Pakistan’s Punjab closes schools early amid intense heatwave

Pakistan’s Punjab province has ordered all public and private schools to begin summer vacations early due to soaring temperatures, officials announced Tuesday. Originally scheduled to start on June 1, the holidays will now commence on May 28, according to Education…
ILO report warns AI poses greater job risks for women and clerical roles

ILO report warns AI poses greater job risks for women and clerical roles

Jobs traditionally held by women, particularly in advanced economies, face greater disruption from artificial intelligence (AI) than those held by men, according to a new report released Tuesday by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Poland’s National Research Institute (NASK).…
Germany sees surge in far-right violence, rights group warns

Germany sees surge in far-right violence, rights group warns

A German human rights group has raised concern over a sharp rise in far-right violence across the country in 2024, with more than 3,450 attacks recorded—a 20% increase from the previous year, Anadolu Agency reported. Speaking at a press briefing…
Urban rats fuel disease spread in Boston, study finds

Urban rats fuel disease spread in Boston, study finds

A six-year study led by Tufts University has found that migrating urban rats are spreading leptospirosis, a potentially deadly bacterial disease. Researchers tested 328 rat kidney samples from 17 Boston sites, with 59 testing positive for Leptospira. Genetic sequencing revealed…
25th of Dhul-Qada Marks Dahw al-Ardh: Day Allah Showered Earth with Divine Mercy for First Time

25th of Dhul-Qada Marks Dahw al-Ardh: Day Allah Showered Earth with Divine Mercy for First Time

The significant Day of Dahw al-Ardh (25th Dhu al-Qa’dah) is celebrated as the day Allah, the Almighty, “spread out” the Earth. Shia traditions narrate it as a blessed time for repentance and divine mercy. In one narration, Imam Jafar al-Sadiq…
Eid al-Adha traditions in Australia: Muslims combine religious devotion with community solidarity

Eid al-Adha traditions in Australia: Muslims combine religious devotion with community solidarity

Despite geographical distance and cultural differences, Muslims in Australia are keen to observe the ritual of animal sacrifice during Eid al-Adha. The practice reflects their commitment to core Islamic values of sacrifice, generosity, and social solidarity, even while living in…
Swiss town votes against Muslim burial plots, stirring debate on religious inclusion

Swiss town votes against Muslim burial plots, stirring debate on religious inclusion

Residents of Weinfelden, a town in the Swiss canton of Thurgau, narrowly voted against a proposal to create dedicated Muslim burial plots in the local cemetery. The referendum, held on Sunday, saw 51.6% opposing the plan, overturning a previous municipal…
Sweden to require social services to offer voluntary return guidance to migrants from July

Sweden to require social services to offer voluntary return guidance to migrants from July

The Swedish government has announced a proposed amendment to the Social Services Act that would require local social services offices, known as “Socialen” or “sosialen,” to begin offering information on voluntary return programs to migrants starting July 1, 2025. The…
Ottawa Mosque nears heritage status for cultural and architectural significance

Ottawa Mosque nears heritage status for cultural and architectural significance

One of Ottawa’s oldest mosques is on track to receive official heritage designation following a positive recommendation from city officials. Built between 1973 and 1979, the Ottawa Mosque is among the earliest Islamic places of worship in Ontario and is…
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