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IMF reduces 2026 global growth forecast on Mideast war ———————————— The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global economic growth forecast as tensions between the United States and Iran have driven up energy and food costs globally. The IMF…

Global Aid Cuts Raise Alarm as Millions Face Increased Risk, Reports Warn ———————————- A sharp decline in international aid is raising serious concerns about worsening humanitarian conditions worldwide, with experts warning that millions of lives could be at risk if…

Commemorative Events Held in Karbala, Damascus to Mark Anniversary of Imam al-Sadiq’s Martyrdom ————————- Holy Karbala and Damascus witnessed mourning ceremonies and religious gatherings to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him), amid solemn spiritual…

Kuwait Revokes Citizenship of Over 2,000 People Amid Legal Reforms ———————————– Kuwaiti authorities have revoked the citizenship of 2,182 individuals, including their dependents, under three official decrees issued on April 13, and published in the state gazette Al-Kuwait Al-Youm, in…

Taliban Governor Blocks Protest Over Killing of Shiites in Herat ——————————- Afghanistan International reports the Taliban governor of Herat, Noor Ahmad Islamjar, has blocked a planned protest march by Shia residents following a deadly attack on civilians in the province.…

HRW Accuses Warring Parties in South Sudan of Blocking Aid and Forcing Displacement —————————— Human Rights Watch says both government and warring forces in South Sudan are obstructing humanitarian aid and forcing civilians to flee, worsening an already severe humanitarian…

Uzbekistan’s Islamic Civilization Center registered in Guinness World Records —————————————– Uzbekistan has achieved a global milestone as the Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent has been officially recognized by the Guinness World Records as the largest museum of Islamic civilization…

French cement giant found guilty of financing militant groups, including ISIS —————————————- French cement giant Lafarge has been convicted of financing armed groups, including the so-called Islamic State, during the Syrian civil war, in a landmark ruling highlighting corporate accountability.…

Pope Leo XIV Begins Africa Tour with Historic Visit to Algeria ——————————– Pope Leo XIV has begun an 11-day tour of Africa with a landmark visit to Algeria, highlighting the continent’s growing importance to the Catholic Church and calling for…

UNIFIL slams Israeli forces for ramming peacekeeping vehicles, blocking access road ———————————– Peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) have accused Israeli forces of ramming UNIFIL vehicles with a Merkava tank, causing significant damage, and of blocking…