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Global rights groups criticize India’s ban on 25 books on Kashmir —————————– Global rights groups, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), have condemned India’s ban on 25 books about Kashmir, Kashmir…

Saudi Arabia Launches Digital Platform to Simplify Umrah Visas ————————————– The Halal Times reports that Saudi Arabia has launched a new digital platform, Nusuk Umrah, aimed at simplifying the visa application process for pilgrims. The platform, which went live on…

Turkish, Arabic names experience greatest bias in Germany’s job market ————————————- A study by the University of Siegen, cited by the Daily Sabah, found that job applicants with Turkish and Arabic names face the highest level of bias in Germany’s…

Thousands Rally in Tunis Demanding Union Rights and Civic Freedoms Amid Political Tensions ——————————————— Thousands of members and supporters of Tunisia’s influential Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) gathered on Thursday in the capital to protest what they described as growing…

Pope Leo XIV Supports Chagos Refugees’ Right to Return Amid UK-Mauritius Treaty ——————————- Pope Leo XIV met with refugees from the Chagos archipelago on August 23, 2025, strongly affirming their right to return to their homeland, Arab News reported. The…

UN Secretary-General Issues Warning on Escalating Global Religious Persecution, Calls for Immediate Action ———————————– United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has sounded the alarm over increasing harassment, violence, and even killings motivated by religious beliefs worldwide, Khaama Press reported. Speaking on…

UAE dispatches 30 tonnes of medical aid to Chad to combat cholera outbreak ———————————– The United Arab Emirates has sent 30 tonnes of medical aid to Chad to help combat a cholera outbreak, according to a report by The National.…

Libya holds delayed polls in 7 municipalities after security disruptions —————————– On Saturday, Libya held delayed elections in seven municipalities in the country’s northwest, Anadolu Agency reported. The vote was postponed for a week due to security disruptions, including an…

UN Meeting Advances Global Marine Biodiversity Treaty ————————— According to a report by UN News, a meeting is being held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to move forward with a global marine biodiversity treaty. The agreement, adopted…

New Human Genome Map Could Transform Medicine —————————- According to a report by Earth.com, scientists have created a new, more comprehensive map of the human genome, which has the potential to transform medicine. The article notes that the new map…