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Iraq: “Amir al-Qurra” Quranic Program Launches with Recitations and Mourning Rituals ………………… The Holy Quran Scientific Assembly, affiliated to Al-Abbas Holy Shrine, has inaugurated the latest stage of its annual “Amir al-Qurra” (King of Quran Reciters) program. The opening ceremony…

Air India crash victims’ families dissatisfied with ‘vague’ initial report ————————— Families of the Air India crash victims expressed dissatisfaction with the preliminary investigation report, which revealed that both fuel switches were cut off immediately after takeoff, causing engine fuel…

Pakistani Workers Face Minimum Wage Crisis and Labour Exploitation ————————– In Pakistan, a significant portion of the labour force faces exploitation through wages below the government-mandated minimum, an article by Dawn E-Paper reported. The federal minimum wage, set at Rs37,000…

Progressive Politics Offer Hope Against Global Political Crisis, Says University of Bath Reader ———————– Neil Howard, a reader at the University of Bath, argues that progressive political platforms focused on meeting people’s basic needs are gaining momentum worldwide and offer…

Wildfire at US national park leave historic Grand Canyon lodge burned to ashes ———————————– Wildfires have destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and 50 to 80 other structures on the North Rim of Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park, Al Jazeera…

As millions of pilgrims prepare for the Arbaeen pilgrimage to Karbala, significant efforts are underway in Iran and Iraq to facilitate the massive religious gathering, scheduled for August 14 this year, local news agencies reported. On July 12, 2025, the…

More than 30 killed, 100 injured in clashes between Druze, Bedouin groups in southern Syria ——————————- Israel struck military tanks in southern Syria amid deadly clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes in Sweida province, where dozens have been killed…

The 2025 Arbaeen pilgrimage has officially commenced in Iraq, with pilgrims departing on foot from Ras al-Bisheh, situated at the southernmost point of Al-Faw, heading towards the city of Karbala, Iqna reported. Iraqi media report that despite extreme summer heat,…

Anti-Migrant Violence Erupts for Second Night in Southern Spain ………………… Several people were injured during a second night of anti-migrant unrest in Torre Pacheco, south-east Spain, following the assault of a local pensioner. Regional media reported that groups armed with…

Wildfires in Western Syria Contained After 10 Days ………………… Syria’s civil defense agency announced on Sunday that wildfires burning for 10 days in the coastal province of Latakia have been brought under control. The fires, fueled by an intense heatwave,…