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Deadly Shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego Kills Five; Authorities Investigate as Hate Crime
May 20, 2026
Deadly Shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego Kills Five; Authorities Investigate as Hate Crime
Deadly Shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego Kills Five; Authorities Investigate as Hate Crime ——————————— A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday has left five people dead, including three victims and the two suspected gunmen,…
UN Labor Agency Warns Middle East War Could Cost Millions of Jobs Worldwide
May 20, 2026
UN Labor Agency Warns Middle East War Could Cost Millions of Jobs Worldwide
UN Labor Agency Warns Middle East War Could Cost Millions of Jobs Worldwide ———————————————– The International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East could inflict significant global economic damage, threatening millions of jobs, declining…
Experts Urge WHO to Revise Approach to Emerging Respiratory Viruses, Emphasizing Airborne Precautions
May 20, 2026
Experts Urge WHO to Revise Approach to Emerging Respiratory Viruses, Emphasizing Airborne Precautions
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
May 20, 2026
Deadly Shooting at Egypt Bus Station in Assiut Leaves Eight Dead, Five Injured
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
May 20, 2026
Japan Sets World Record in Optical Data Transmission, Paving Way for Future Internet
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
May 20, 2026
Explosion in Eastern Damascus Kills One, Injures Several
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
May 20, 2026
Finnish Ambassador Visits Imam Hussein Shrine, Highlights Centuries‑Long Iraq‑Finland Ties
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
May 20, 2026
Human Rights Concerns Rise Over Hazara Community in Afghanistan Amid Taliban Rule
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
May 20, 2026
Despite Ceasefire, Israeli Attacks in Lebanon Leave Over 3,000 Martyred
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
May 19, 2026
Pilgrims Begin Journey from Nasiriyah to Karbala for Day of Arafah Prayers
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…