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US: CDC expands measles vaccine guidance for all international travel The CDC has updated its measles vaccination guidelines, now recommending immunization for all international travelers, regardless of destination, the Independent reported. The agency advises two doses of the vaccine for…

Kufa Mosque begins commemoration of Muslim ibn Aqil’s martyrdom with mourning rituals The Grand Mosque of Kufa has raised black flags over its domes, marking the start of mourning ceremonies to commemorate the martyrdom of Muslim ibn Aqil (peace be…

Holy Karbala shrines covered in black in mourning for Imam al-Baqir’s martyrdom anniversary A solemn atmosphere has enveloped the holy shrines of Imam Hussain and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon them) in Holy Karbala, as black banners…

Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi extends condolences on martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Baqir The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in Holy Qom has extended heartfelt condolences on the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (peace be upon…

Ex-IS-member American sentenced to 10 years in prison for record of operation in Syria ———————————— A naturalized U.S. citizen, Lirim Sylejmani, 49, was sentenced Monday to 10 years in federal prison for receiving military training from the IS group, NBC…

New AI Tool Detects Hidden Heart Attack Risk at the Click of a Button ————————————- Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU), in collaboration with the University of Manitoba, have developed an AI tool that rapidly detects hidden cardiovascular and fall…

US approves Syria’s plan to integrate foreign jihadist ex-rebels, including Uyghurs from China, into its army —————————————— The United States has approved a plan by Syria’s new leadership to integrate approximately 3,500 foreign jihadist ex-rebels, mainly Uyghurs from China and…

Türkiye Passes Controversial Bill Vesting Power to Religious Authority for Quran-Content Control ————————————————— Türkiye’s Parliament has approved a controversial bill granting the Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) broad authority to review, censor, and confiscate Quran translations, Daily Sabah reported. The…

Iran Deports Over 2,000 Afghan child laborers, families ———————————- Over 2,000 Afghan child laborers and their families have been deported from Iran amid growing concerns about migrant children’s welfare, Khaama Press reported. Mohammad Nasiri, Director-General of Welfare in Tehran Province,…

UNICEF Warns Education of 230,000 Rohingya children at risk ———————— Around 230,000 Rohingya children in Bangladesh face an education crisis due to a severe funding shortfall, UNICEF has warned. The agency stated that without urgent and sustained financial support, critical…