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Algeria Launches Traveling Quran Recitation Caravan Across Mascara Province …………….. Algeria’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments, in collaboration with the Mascara Provincial Office of Tourism and Handicrafts, has initiated a traveling Quran recitation caravan. Launched on July 11 under…

Bitcoin Hits Record High Above $120,000 Amid Regulatory Optimism ………………….. Bitcoin surged past $120,000 on Monday, reaching an all-time high as U.S. lawmakers prepare to vote on crypto regulations that could strengthen institutional demand. The cryptocurrency peaked at $123,000 before…

Germany Vows to Honor Visa Pledges for Afghans Despite Policy Changes ………………. Germany has reaffirmed its commitment to processing visas for eligible Afghans, even as its federal admission program remains suspended, Khaama Press reported. The decision follows legal pressure after…

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…