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UK city council denies lack of space for Muslim burials ———————- A city council in UK has denied space for Muslim burials will run out despite reports one cemetery had only a single remaining site for Islamic internments, BBC reported.…

AI “participant” achieves high scores on Japan’s university entrance exams —————————— Artificial intelligence (AI) models achieved remarkable results after being used to participate in Japan’s 2026 Common Test for University Admissions, with OpenAI’s model taking top spot with perfect scores…

Death Toll Climbs to 26 in Pakistan, Karachi Mall Fire ———————— Pakistani media reported that at least 26 people have died in a major fire at a shopping center in Karachi, with dozens still unaccounted for. The Express Tribune wrote…

UN Chief Urges Security Council Reform as Essential Move ——————————- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced on Monday that reform of the UN Security Council is not only important but necessary to meet today’s global realities, Khaama Press reported. Writing on…

ISIS claims Kabul attack on Chinese restaurant that killed seven people ——————- ISIL (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for an explosion at a Chinese restaurant in Afghanistan’s capital that killed at least seven people. The group said in a statement posted…

Morocco drives reform in social security system amid inflation and economic pressure, PM says ———————- Morocco’s prime minister announced on Tuesday that the country was pursuing radical social and economic reforms in the wake of inflationary and economic pressures. Speaking…

IS Prisoners Escape Syrian Jail Amid Clashes in Northeast ….. More than 100 Islamic State detainees have escaped from a prison in northeastern Syria following violent clashes, raising new security concerns, according to media reports. The breakout occurred in the…

Japan Pledges $19.5 Million in New Aid for Afghanistan ……… Japan has announced $19.5 million in new humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan, reaffirming its continued engagement through United Nations agencies despite ongoing political and economic challenges, Khaama Press reported. The pledge…

Taliban Carry Out Public Floggings in Northern Afghanistan ……… Taliban authorities have flogged three people, including a woman, in Afghanistan’s northern Faryab province after convicting them of what they described as illicit relations and fleeing home, Amu TV reported. The…

SDF Says Al-Shaddadi Prison No Longer Under Its Control ……. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said on Monday that Al-Shaddadi prison, south of Hasakah, has slipped out of their control following sustained attacks. The facility holds thousands of detainees accused…