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US flags Balochistan Liberation Army, Majeed Brigade in Pakistan as terrorist groups ————————————————— The U.S. has designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its armed wing, the Majeed Brigade, as terrorist organizations, Anadolu Agency reported. This designation was made on…

Spanish Government Orders Jumilla to Scrap Ban on Religious Gatherings ———————————- The Spanish government has formally ordered the city council of Jumilla, Spain, to revoke a ban on religious celebrations in municipal sports centers, arguing that the measure is discriminatory…

AI Models in English Social Care at Risk of Gender Bias, Study Finds ————————————— Based on a report from Anadolu Agency, a new study has found that artificial intelligence (AI) models used by over half of England’s local councils in…

Migrants Swim to Ceuta as Officials Say Enclave ‘Overwhelmed’ —————————— Based on a report from The Guardian, dozens of migrants, including children, attempted to swim from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in what has become an increasingly frequent…

New “Off-the-Shelf” Vaccine Shows Promise Against Pancreatic and Colorectal Cancers ——————————————- According to a study published in the journal Nature Medicine and reported by The Guardian, a new “off-the-shelf” vaccine called ELI-002 2P has shown promise in preventing the recurrence…

Robots Battle at World Robot Conference ——————- Based on a report from Africanews, the 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing, China, featured a boxing match between two upgraded GI robots. The conference showcased a variety of robots capable of performing…

Grand Ayatullah Sistani Issues Guidance to Arbaeen Pilgrims ——————————— Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has urged Arbaeen pilgrims to prioritize timely prayer, sincere devotion, and modest behavior during their pilgrimage, Iqna.ir reported. Highlighting these as essential for spiritual acceptance and reward,…

UN Security Council Condemns Violence Against Civilians in Syria ———————————— Based on a report from JURIST News, the UN Security Council has met to address the escalating violence against civilians in Syria’s Sweida region. The council adopted a presidential statement…

Dutch Muslim groups lodge criminal complaint against far-right leader Wilders ——————————– Fourteen Dutch Muslim organizations have filed a criminal complaint against far-right politician Geert Wilders, accusing him of inciting hatred and discrimination against Muslims, Daily Sabah reported. The complaint was…

55,000 Displaced from Pakistan’s Bajaur During Military Operation, KP Assembly Told ————————- The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly was informed that a military offensive in the Bajaur tribal district has displaced approximately 55,000 people, Dawn E-Paper reported. The issue was raised…