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Pope Leo XIV called on the Catholic Church to actively engage with the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI) during his first official address to the College of Cardinals, Anadolu Agency reported citing Vatican News. He emphasized the…

Families of Yazidis missing since the 2014 ISIS attack on Shingal (Sinjar), Iraq, gathered to urge the Iraqi government to pressure Syria for help in locating their loved ones, Rudaw reported. The families collected signatures on a petition ahead of…

The international ITER project has completed the world’s largest superconducting magnet system, a key component designed to confine superheated plasma and generate fusion energy, SciTech Daily reported. This magnet system, weighing nearly 3,000 tons, forms the electromagnetic heart of the…

Over four million pilgrims visited the Holy Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad during the recent birth anniversary celebrations of Imam al-Reza, peace be upon him. The ten-day event, which began with the birth anniversary of Sayyidah Masoumeh, Imam Reza’s sister…

Hong Kong is strengthening its position as a Muslim-friendly destination through the Halal Q Mark certification, managed by the Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong, The Halal Times reported. This certification ensures food outlets comply with…

The financial damage from cyberattacks is projected to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, prompting a sharp increase in global cybersecurity investments, Anadolu Agency reported citing Senad Aruc, CEO of Netherlands-based Imperum. Aruc emphasized that cybersecurity is no longer just…

Heavy flooding triggered by torrential rains in eastern Congo has devastated several lakeside villages along Lake Tanganyika, resulting in at least 62 deaths and 50 people missing, Arab News reported. The floods struck early Friday morning around 5 a.m., sweeping…

A fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan is holding after days of intense conflict, brokered by U.S. diplomacy, Reuters reported. The violence involved missiles, drones, and artillery fire, resulting in nearly 70 deaths. Both countries accuse each other of violating…

Senior officials from India and Pakistan announced on Saturday that the two countries have reached an agreement on a complete and immediate ceasefire. Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, confirmed the deal, stating: “Pakistan has always sought regional peace and…

A research team at ETH Zurich has developed an innovative method to extract nearly pure 22-carat gold from electronic waste using a protein-based aerogel derived from cheese production byproduct, whey, Earth.com reported. This sustainable technique offers a safer and more…