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IMO Announces Evacuation Plan for 11,000 Seafarers in Strait of Hormuz —————————————— The United Nations International Maritime Organization has announced a large-scale evacuation plan for around 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, following a peace agreement between the…

Study Finds San Diego Muslims Feel Less Safe After Mosque Attack —————————————— A new study by UC San Diego has found that many Muslims in San Diego feel increasingly unsafe following last month’s deadly terrorist attack at the Islamic Center…

UN resolution pushes accountability for peacekeeper attacks ———————————- The UN ‌Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution aimed at strengthening accountability for attacks on UN peacekeepers, amid concern over rising violence and low prosecution rates. The move follows a series…

Syrian govt to transfer over 120 inmates from Lebanese prisons —————————- Authorities in Damascus announced a plan to transfer 128 Syrian nationals from Lebanese prisons as part of judicial coordination between the neighboring countries. Syrian Justice Minister Mazhar Al-Wais said…

Rights Groups Warn EU Against Afghan Deportations as Taliban Delegation Attends Brussels Talks ————————————– Amnesty International and UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett have warned the European Union against deporting Afghan nationals, saying Afghanistan remains unsafe under Taliban rule and that…

Red Carpets Laid Between Two Holy Shrines in Preparation for Tatbir Mourning, Tuwairij Run ——————————- The area between the two holy shrines in the center of the holy city of Karbala has been covered with red carpets as part of…

Afghanistan Media Support Organization Warns of New Security Threats Against Media and Journalists in Kabul ————————————- According to Hasht-e Subh Daily, the Afghanistan Media Support Organization (AMSO) has expressed serious concern over the escalation of security threats against media outlets…

Taliban Requires Aid Workers at Islam Qala Border Center to Comply With Beard Rules —————————— Taliban authorities at the Islam Qala reception center in Herat have given humanitarian aid workers one month to bring their beards into compliance with the…

Five Eyes Alliance Warns Advanced AI Could Intensify Cyber Threats ————————- The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has warned that advanced artificial intelligence models could significantly strengthen offensive cyber capabilities and create urgent new security risks. In a joint statement issued…

Burkina Faso Adopts New Law on Religious Freedoms ———————————————- Burkina Faso has adopted a new law on religious freedoms, sparking strong reactions among citizens and faith-based organizations. According to Jeune Afrique, the law was approved by the People’s Legislative Assembly…