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A group representing thousands of European Union officials has accused the bloc’s leadership of failing to take meaningful action in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, media outlets reported. Marking one year since their initial appeal, the group…

Researchers from the Institute for Advanced Study’s School of Natural Sciences have identified a potential dwarf planet, 2017 OF201, which they describe as an “extreme cousin” of Pluto. The object has an exceptionally eccentric orbit, taking 25,000 years to complete…

The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has announced that tomorrow, Wednesday, will be the 30th of the month of Dhu al-Qa’dah. Accordingly, the first day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah…

In a historic shift, Saudi Arabia will permit limited alcohol sales in 2026—ending a 73-year prohibition—as part of preparations for Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup 2034, The Economic Times reported. The policy, aligned with Crown Prince Mohammed bin…

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has praised recent EU and US decisions to lift key sanctions on Syria, calling the move a “pivotal step” toward post-war recovery, Anadolu Agency reported. The relief could unlock over [$15 billion] in restricted…

The Taliban has significantly reduced monthly subsistence allowances for staff at military universities, including the National Defense University, from 4,000 to 2,000 Afghanis ($58 to $29), as part of broader austerity measures, Amu TV reported. Housing stipends have been eliminated,…

A recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reveals a significant decline in UN peacekeeping personnel deployments, dropping over 40% between 2015 and 2024, Dawn E-paper reported. The reduction is attributed to funding shortfalls and escalating geopolitical…

Islamophobia is increasingly threatening social cohesion and requires coordinated international efforts to address, Iqna reported citing a representative from ICESCO. During the session “Hate Against Muslims in Politics: Legal Frameworks and Advocacy Strategies,” Mohamed Hedi Shili, Director of Legal Affairs…

A recent study has found that rising temperatures driven by global heating may be contributing to an increase in fatal cancers among women in some of the world’s hottest regions, particularly the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Inkl.com reported.…

Saudi officials announced on Monday that over one million Hajj pilgrims from abroad have arrived in the Kingdom as preparations continue for this year’s annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Al Arabia reported. At a news conference about the Hajj season preparations,…