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An Israeli airstrike targeted the area surrounding Sayyida Zaynab, south of the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Monday, according to the official Syrian news agency, SANA. The attack, launched from airspace over the Golan Heights, struck several sites in southern Damascus…

Malaysian authorities announced that the 2025 International Halal Festival will be held at the Malacca International Trade Center, attracting over 25,000 visitors from December 20 over three days. The event, themed “Enhancing the Halal Industry,” aims to support global halal…

Al-Fatih Mosque in Amsterdam hosted over 2,000 non-Muslim visitors during the annual “Museum Night”,offering an opportunity to explore cultural and religious sites in an open, welcoming setting. Visitors had a chance to learn about Islam, Islamic heritage, and traditional arts,…

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Monday that 285 migrants were intercepted and returned off the coast of Libya in the past week, Xinhua reported yesterday. Among those returned were at least three children, while three bodies were…

The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) has urged for stronger action to hold China accountable for serious human rights violations in Xinjiang, Jurist News reported yesterday. The ISHR calls on the Chinese government to implement recommendations from the Office…

Researchers from the University of Exeter have identified a type of bacteria, Asaia, that accelerates the growth of Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae by one day, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. This breakthrough could enhance mosquito control programs aimed at combating diseases…

In Herat, Afghanistan, the Taliban has arrested two prominent Shia clerics, Mohammad Akbari and Hossein Azimi, amid ongoing tensions regarding Ashura commemorations, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. Sources indicate that the clerics were detained after protesting Taliban restrictions on religious ceremonies.…

Veen Bosch & Keuning (VBK), the largest publisher in the Netherlands, plans to experiment with artificial intelligence (AI) to translate a limited number of commercial fiction titles into English, The Guardian reported yesterday. This initiative, confirmed by commercial director Vanessa…

A bus accident in Uttarakhand, northern India, left at least 36 dead and six injured after the vehicle plunged into a gorge on Monday, according to officials. The bus, carrying at least 42 passengers, was traveling from Garhwal in the…

On the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, 45 human rights organizations issued a joint statement calling for accountability for those involved in crimes against journalists in Yemen. The organizations expressed deep concern over…