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Experts Urge WHO to Revise Approach to Emerging Respiratory Viruses, Emphasizing Airborne Precautions ———————————— A group of infectious disease specialists is calling on the World Health Organization (WHO) to fundamentally revise its strategy for responding to emerging respiratory viruses, urging…

Deadly Shooting at Egypt Bus Station in Assiut Leaves Eight Dead, Five Injured ——————————– A random shooting attack at a busy bus station in the Abnoub district of Assiut Governorate in southern Egypt has resulted in eight fatalities and five…

Japan Sets World Record in Optical Data Transmission, Paving Way for Future Internet ———————————— Japanese researchers have achieved a world‑record optical data transmission speed of 1.02 petabits per second (Pbps) in laboratory testing, a major milestone for future high‑capacity internet infrastructure…

Explosion in Eastern Damascus Kills One, Injures Several ——————————- A bomb explosion was reported today in the Bab Sharqi area of eastern Damascus, coinciding with the closure of all roads leading to the Dweila district and the Damascus International Airport…

Finnish Ambassador Visits Imam Hussein Shrine, Highlights Centuries‑Long Iraq‑Finland Ties —————————– The Finnish Ambassador to Iraq, Antti Potkonen, underscored the deep historical ties between Iraq and Finland, noting that their relationship spans centuries and is marked by cooperation and goodwill.…

Human Rights Concerns Rise Over Hazara Community in Afghanistan Amid Taliban Rule ————————————— Human rights and social observers have raised increasing concerns about the situation of the Hazara ethnic and religious community in Afghanistan under Taliban governance, warning of growing…

Despite Ceasefire, Israeli Attacks in Lebanon Leave Over 3,000 Martyred ——————————— The Lebanese Ministry of Health has reported that the death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon has risen to 3,020, with 9,273 injured, despite the ongoing ceasefire agreement. Dozens…

Pilgrims Begin Journey from Nasiriyah to Karbala for Day of Arafah Prayers ———————————– As the Day of Arafah approaches, groups of Iraqi pilgrims have started their walk from Nasiriyah to the holy city of Karbala. Pilgrims are setting up rest…

Educational Official Detained in Daikundi, Afghanistan, Over Ja‘fari Fiqh Books ————————————— Local sources in Daikundi province report the detention of a senior educational official following a dispute over school curricula, raising concerns about religious and educational freedoms in Afghanistan. According…

Religious Scholars from Najaf and Vatican Hold Joint Dialogue on Ethics and Interfaith Cooperation ———————————— A joint interfaith dialogue was held between scholars from the Najaf seminary and representatives of the Vatican, focusing on ethics, justice, and peaceful coexistence. According…