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Hong Kong is strengthening its position as a Muslim-friendly destination through the Halal Q Mark certification, managed by the Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong, The Halal Times reported. This certification ensures food outlets comply with…

The financial damage from cyberattacks is projected to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, prompting a sharp increase in global cybersecurity investments, Anadolu Agency reported citing Senad Aruc, CEO of Netherlands-based Imperum. Aruc emphasized that cybersecurity is no longer just…

Heavy flooding triggered by torrential rains in eastern Congo has devastated several lakeside villages along Lake Tanganyika, resulting in at least 62 deaths and 50 people missing, Arab News reported. The floods struck early Friday morning around 5 a.m., sweeping…

A fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan is holding after days of intense conflict, brokered by U.S. diplomacy, Reuters reported. The violence involved missiles, drones, and artillery fire, resulting in nearly 70 deaths. Both countries accuse each other of violating…

Senior officials from India and Pakistan announced on Saturday that the two countries have reached an agreement on a complete and immediate ceasefire. Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, confirmed the deal, stating: “Pakistan has always sought regional peace and…

A research team at ETH Zurich has developed an innovative method to extract nearly pure 22-carat gold from electronic waste using a protein-based aerogel derived from cheese production byproduct, whey, Earth.com reported. This sustainable technique offers a safer and more…

The Iraqi Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs has begun distributing monthly compensation to over 2,300 Kurdish Yazidi women and girls who survived ISIS captivity, under Law No. 8 enacted in March 2021, Rudaw reported. Each eligible survivor receives 800,000…

A new report reveals that over 60% of the EU’s agricultural soils and around 40% of British soils are severely degraded due to intensive farming practices, The Guardian reported. The Save Soil initiative warns this degradation disrupts the land’s water…

US aid cuts have severely impacted Syrian refugees in Lebanon, forcing many to go without essentials like milk and diapers, Arab News reported. Since the funding freeze, UNHCR and the World Food Program (WFP) have reduced aid to vulnerable populations.…

Chemicals found in everyday plastics may disrupt the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle similarly to caffeine, The Guardian reported citing new research. The study, published in Environmental International, revealed that plastic chemicals from common materials like PVC medical tubes and polyurethane…