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The Hajj religious mission affiliated with Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi has announced the start of its activities in Holy Medina in preparation for the 1446 AH Hajj season. The mission aims to provide comprehensive religious and spiritual support…

Lebanon is determined to hold its fourth phase of local elections this Saturday in the South and Nabatieh governorates despite ongoing Israeli incursions near the Litani River, Arab News reported. Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar, speaking in Sidon, emphasized the government’s…

At least four children died and over 30 were injured on Wednesday in a suspected suicide attack on a bus carrying students from a military-run Army Public School in Khuzdar district, Balochistan, Arab News reported. Officials are investigating the nature…

In eastern Australia, fast-rising floodwaters have submerged homes and left many residents stranded on rooftops overnight, Arab News reported. Since Monday, Taree, located about 300 kilometers north of Sydney, has received 415 millimeters of rain—over four times the usual May…

Severe drought threatens 75% of Syria’s wheat harvest, exacerbating food insecurity for millions. Farmers and officials now look to potential sanctions relief from the U.S. and EU to revive irrigation infrastructure and stabilize the war-torn agricultural sector. The UN Food…

At its annual developers’ conference, Google announced the U.S. rollout of “AI Mode,” a feature designed to make search queries feel like expert conversations, Arab News reported. This follows a 2.5-month testing period and integrates Gemini 2.5 into search algorithms.…

Kabul celebrated Hazara Culture Day on May 21 with a vibrant exhibition of traditional crafts, foods, and clothing, while human rights groups highlight ongoing threats to the ethnic minority that has faced centuries of targeted violence. The one-day cultural exhibition…

A new study by UC San Diego, published in Nature on April 23, suggests a bacterial toxin called colibactin may contribute to the rising rates of colorectal cancer in young adults, SciTech Daily reported. Researchers analyzed nearly 1,000 tumor samples…

UNITED NATIONS – UN Secretary-General António Guterres on May 21, 2025, addressed the UN Security Council, underscoring the critical link between maritime security and global stability. Speaking at a session chaired by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Guterres highlighted escalating…

The southern Philippine province of Maguindanao del Sur is grappling with severe flooding after persistent downpours linked to the intertropical convergence zone inundated 11 towns, affecting approximately 200,000 residents, Anadolu Agency reported. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and…