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U.S. Expands Visa Holder Reviews Amid Crackdown on Foreign Nationals ———————————- The Trump administration announced a sweeping review of more than 55 million valid U.S. visa holders to identify any violations that could lead to visa revocation or deportation, Africanews…

Niger armed forces claim killing Boko Haram leader ”Bakoura”; Group denies claim —————————— According to a report by Africanews, the Nigerien armed forces have killed a long-time Boko Haram leader named ‘Bakoura’. He was allegedly killed on August 15 in…

Syria to Introduce New Banknotes, Removing Two Zeros from Currency ———————————– Syria plans to issue new banknotes by removing two zeros from its severely devalued pound in an effort to restore public confidence and ease daily transactions, Arab News reported.…

Not Drinking Enough Water Increases Stress Hormone Response, Study Finds ————————————————- A recent study conducted by researchers at Liverpool John Moores University has revealed that individuals who consume less water daily exhibit a stronger biological reaction to stress, Anadolu Agency…

7.5-magnitude earthquake hits south of Chile, tsunami threat subsides ——————— A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck south of Chile in the Drake Passage on Thursday, Anadolu Agency reported citing the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake struck at a depth of…

US CENTCOM: Senior ISIS member killed in northern Syria ————————————– US Central Command announced on Friday that its forces killed a senior ISIS member and key financier during a raid in Atimah, northern Syria, on August 19, Anadolu Agency reported.…

Syria faces an urgent humanitarian and recovery crisis as thousands of families return to their homes amid widespread destruction, while ongoing violence and displacement worsen conditions in the south. Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), visiting…

UK Police Investigate Anti-Islam Attack on Oxford Mosque —————————– British police have launched a hate crime investigation after anti-Islamic symbols were found at the entrance of the Oxford Central Mosque, Shia Waves Persian reported. According to ITV News, the items…

Grand Ayatullah Shirazi Addresses Mourners on Martyrdom Anniversary of Holy Prophet ————————- Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadegh Hosseini Shirazi is scheduled to deliver a speech in the holy city of Qom, Iran, on the martyrdom anniversary of the Holy Prophet (peace…

Najaf Police Cadets Honored for Arbaeen Services ———————————- Eight hundred police cadets from the Najaf Police Academy were honored for their valuable services during the Arbaeen pilgrimage, Shia Waves Agency reported. According to the source, these students played an effective…