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Slower Writing Speed May Be Early Sign of Dementia in Older Adults ————————————————— New research suggests that a decline in writing speed among older adults may be an early sign of cognitive decline and dementia. According to Independent Persian, researchers…

Warning Over Rising Hookah, E-Cigarette Use Among Young People ———————————— A lung specialist has warned about the growing use of hookah, vapes, and electronic cigarettes among teenagers and young adults. The trend is reportedly increasing especially among people aged 15…

Heavy Airstrikes Hit Tyre as Evacuation Zone Expands in Southern Lebanon —————————————- Southern Lebanon witnessed a major military escalation on Thursday as intensive Israeli airstrikes targeted the city of Tyre and surrounding areas, coinciding with the largest evacuation operation in…

Misbah al-Hussein Foundation Distributes Eid Sacrifices to Needy Families in Niger —————————- The Misbah al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development has implemented a sacrificial meat distribution project in Niger as part of a humanitarian initiative aimed at reviving the tradition…

Canada Imposes Temporary Entry Ban on Residents from Three African Countries Over Ebola Outbreak —————————————— Canada announced on Wednesday that it has imposed a temporary entry ban on residents arriving from three African countries as part of precautionary measures to…

Muslim Candidates Spark Debate in Italian Municipal Elections Amid Immigration and Integration Disputes ——————————————- The participation of Muslim candidates in municipal elections in the northern Italian city of Vigevano has sparked political debate and division within the ruling right-wing camp,…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Islam Is a Religion of Mercy; Prophet Never Made Harshness Method, Even with Enemies ——————————————– Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi has emphasized that Islam is founded on mercy and compassion, and that the Holy Prophet, peace…

LEGO Foundation Donates $97 Million to Support Children in Conflict Zones ———————- The LEGO Foundation has committed $97 million to expand International Rescue Committee programs that use play-based learning to support children affected by conflict in the Middle East and…

Belarus Muslims Preserve 700-Year Islamic Heritage in Eastern Europe ————————————- Belarus is home to one of Eastern Europe’s oldest Muslim communities, with a history dating back nearly 700 years. According to Muslims Around the World, Islam in Belarus is closely…

UN Women calls for protection of Afghan women’s rights and freedoms —————————– UN Women has called for Afghan women and girls to live in an environment free from violence, discrimination, and restrictions, stressing that they must enjoy their full human…