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Taliban Administration Tightens Morality Rules, Targets Teachers In Nangarhar ————————– The Taliban Administration has forced schoolteachers in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province to sign written pledges committing to grow beards, according to a document obtained by Afghanistan International. The document warns…

British, French air forces attack underground Daesh weapons store in Syria ————————— British and French aircraft have conducted a joint strike on an underground facility in Syria that had been occupied by Daesh operatives, The Guardian reported. Guided bombs were…

World losing pace to keep up with potential AI risks, expert warns —————————– A leading AI safety researcher has warned that the world may not have sufficient time to prepare for the risks posed by rapidly advancing artificial intelligence systems.…

Talks on Integrating Kurdish-Led Forces Into Syrian Army End Without Progress ………… Syrian government officials have held talks with the commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on plans to integrate the group into the national army, but the…

Germany Records Sharp Fall in Asylum Applications Amid Policy Shift ……….. Germany recorded a steep decline in asylum applications last year, with first-time requests falling to 113,236 in 2025, less than half the previous year’s total, according to Interior Ministry…

Pope calls for end to violence, respect for sovereignty after US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro ——————————- Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for peace, respect for sovereignty, and the protection of human and civil rights in Venezuela after the US…

Greece Airspace Closure Strands Thousands After Communications Failure ………… Thousands of passengers were left stranded across Europe after a communications failure forced Greece to shut its airspace, triggering widespread flight cancellations and delays, as reported by the BBC. The disruption…

At Least Six Killed in Roof Collapse in Pakistan’s Charsadda District …………… At least six people, including women and children, were killed and five others injured after the roof of a house collapsed in Charsadda district, northwestern Pakistan, local authorities…

Restoring Reef Fish Could Boost Global Food Security, Study Finds ……… New research suggests that restoring coral reef fish populations could significantly increase sustainable seafood production, potentially providing millions of people with much-needed nutrition, as reported by ScienceDaily. Scientists say…

US Constitution Seen as Blocking Exclusion of Islamic Schools in Texas ……….. The First Amendment to the US Constitution has emerged as a central legal reference in a debate over a new education voucher programme in Texas, amid questions about…