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Malaysia’s recent government guidelines requiring non-Muslims to seek official approval before inviting Muslims to events at places of worship have been met with widespread criticism, South China Morning Post reported. The new rules mandate that non-Muslims obtain permission from Islamic…

In a surprising shift, Google has announced changes to its artificial intelligence (AI) policy, moving away from its longstanding commitment to refrain from developing AI for military applications, Human Rights Watch website reported as an expression of criticism. Once heralded…

A new study presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2025 suggests that flossing at least once a week may lower the risk of stroke by up to 44% and atrial fibrillation (AFib) by 12%, SciTech Daily reported.…

Researchers have identified a massive radio galaxy, “Inkathazo,” which is 32 times the size of the Milky Way, Live Science reported. This discovery poses challenges in understanding its complex physics. Inkathazo’s plasma jets extend 3.3 million light-years and are visible…

Iran’s currency fell to a historic low of 850,000 rials to the dollar on Wednesday after the United States announced a renewed “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran, media reports said. The policy, ordered by US President Donald Trump, includes efforts…

Human Rights Watch reports China restricts Uyghurs’ freedom of movement, despite easing some travel bans, prompting concerns over human rights violations and international law breaches. China is violating Uyghurs’ right to freedom of movement by enforcing strict travel restrictions for…

The M23 rebel group has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), amid rising violence and a dire humanitarian crisis, The Guardian reported. Following the capture of…

The U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for a U.S.-led takeover of Gaza and the relocation of its Palestinian residents has sparked global condemnation. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned against any form of “ethnic cleansing,” while countries such as Germany, Brazil,…

Holy Karbala’s Provincial Council has aligned with the developmental vision of Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation’s “Karbala 2030 project”, which aims at accommodating 50 million pilgrims during the Arbaeen pilgrimage. Deputy Governor Ali Al-Miyali confirmed that the council has approved the Karbala…

Rahim al-Husseini has been declared the 50th hereditary Imam of the global Ismaili community and successor to his late father, Prince Karim al-Husseini, known as Karim Aga Khan IV. The announcement marks a historic transition for the estimated 12-15 million…