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UK Unveils Critical Minerals Strategy to Reduce Dependence on China ………… The UK has announced a new strategy to secure critical minerals and rare earths, aiming to reduce reliance on China, which dominates global supplies, The Guardian reported. Prime Minister…

Flooding in Vietnam Kills 90, Dozens Missing Amid Heavy Rain …………… Flooding and landslides in south-central Vietnam have claimed at least 90 lives, with 12 people still missing, The Guardian reported. Torrential rains since late October have battered popular tourist…

Pakistan: Blast at Faisalabad Gas Balloon Factory Kills 18 ………. At least 18 people were killed and 21 others injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a gas balloon factory in Faisalabad, Pakistan, on Friday, Khaama Press reported. The blast…

Shia in Montreal Host Commemoration of Martyrdom of Sayyida Fatimah (peace be upon her) ———————————— The Shia community in Montreal gathered this week to commemorate the martyrdom of Sayyida Fatimah al-Zahra (peace be upon her) at the Global Center of…

UAE plans $1 billion initiative to expand AI in Africa ——————————- The United Arab Emirates announced on Saturday it will invest $1 billion to expand AI infrastructure and AI-enabled services across Africa, with the aim of helping countries meet national…

Syria: Resurgence of ISIS Cells in Al-Bukamal Sparks Security Concerns in Deir Ezzor ————————————- Recent signs of activity by sleeper cells of the extremist ISIS group in eastern Syria have raised alarms in Al-Bukamal, Deir Ezzor province, Shia Waves Persian…

Muslim Leaders Raise Alarm Over Texas Governor’s Actions Against CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood ————————————————— Leaders of the Muslim community and civil rights advocates have expressed concern over a series of moves by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott this week targeting Islamic organizations,…

SCO Official Warns of Expanding Terror Threat to Central Asia ………… International terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan and Syria are increasing efforts to target Central Asia, the head of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure (RATS) warned, according to…

Kashmir’s Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Says Kashmiris Harassed Across India After Delhi Blast ————————————————— Kashmir’s chief cleric and All Parties Hurriyat Conference chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has urged authorities across India to stop what he described as “disturbing” instances of harassment…

Rights Groups Urge African Commission to Address Escalating Human Rights Crisis in Egypt —————- A coalition of 22 human rights organizations has called on the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights to take firm action in response to what…