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Makkah Museum showcases rare 17th, 19th-century Qur’an manuscripts as part of expanding heritage exhibition
April 20, 2026
Makkah Museum showcases rare 17th, 19th-century Qur’an manuscripts as part of expanding heritage exhibition
Makkah Museum showcases rare 17th, 19th-century Qur’an manuscripts as part of expanding heritage exhibition —————————————— The Holy Qur’an Museum in Makkah’s Hira Cultural District is currently displaying rare historical manuscripts and large-scale artistic reproductions of the Qur’an, highlighting the evolution…
UN condemns killing of peacekeeper in southern Lebanon attack
April 20, 2026
UN condemns killing of peacekeeper in southern Lebanon attack
UN condemns killing of peacekeeper in southern Lebanon attack ———————————- The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has reported the death of one peacekeeper and injuries to three others after a patrol came under fire in southern Lebanon, prompting…
Muslims in southern US report surge in aggressive political rhetoric
April 20, 2026
Muslims in southern US report surge in aggressive political rhetoric
Muslims in southern US report surge in aggressive political rhetoric —————————————— Muslim communities across the southern United States are reporting a surge in hostile political rhetoric, with advocacy groups and residents warning that recent statements by some politicians are fueling…
Taliban Administration under International Sanctions Amid Indoctrination of Youth
April 20, 2026
Taliban Administration under International Sanctions Amid Indoctrination of Youth
Taliban Administration under International Sanctions Amid Indoctrination of Youth ———————————————- A new analysis shows a significant portion of the Taliban leadership—particularly cabinet members—remain under international sanctions, as reports from southern Afghanistan point to shifting education patterns with declining school attendance…
Jammu imposes 60-day ban on ‘communal content’ across social media platforms
April 20, 2026
Jammu imposes 60-day ban on ‘communal content’ across social media platforms
Jammu imposes 60-day ban on ‘communal content’ across social media platforms ———————————– Authorities in Jammu district have imposed a 60-day ban on the posting and circulation of content deemed “communally sensitive” on social media, citing concerns over public order and…
Humanoid robot sets new half marathon record at Beijing race
April 20, 2026
Humanoid robot sets new half marathon record at Beijing race
Humanoid robot sets new half marathon record at Beijing race ——————————————– A humanoid robot developed by Chinese technology firm Honor has set a new world record in a half marathon in Beijing, outperforming human runners in a landmark demonstration of…
DR Congo government, M23 rebels agree to protect civilians, ease aid access
April 20, 2026
DR Congo government, M23 rebels agree to protect civilians, ease aid access
DR Congo government, M23 rebels agree to protect civilians, ease aid access —————————————– The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the March 23 Movement have agreed to measures aimed at protecting civilians and facilitating humanitarian aid, following…
Fire destroys nearly 200 homes in Malaysia’s Sabah, hundreds displaced
April 20, 2026
Fire destroys nearly 200 homes in Malaysia’s Sabah, hundreds displaced
Fire destroys nearly 200 homes in Malaysia’s Sabah, hundreds displaced ———————————- A large fire that broke out in a coastal village in eastern Malaysia’s Sabah state has destroyed around 200 homes and displaced hundreds of residents, authorities said, as emergency…
Over 360 rights activists urged immediate release of jailed reporters in Afghanistan
April 19, 2026
Over 360 rights activists urged immediate release of jailed reporters in Afghanistan
Over 360 rights activists urged immediate release of jailed reporters in Afghanistan ——————————- More than 360 journalists, media workers and rights activists have voiced deep concern over the situation of detained reporters in Afghanistan, calling for their immediate and unconditional…
AI-Driven Job Loss Risks Grow as Energy Pressures Intensify, Analysis Warns
April 19, 2026
AI-Driven Job Loss Risks Grow as Energy Pressures Intensify, Analysis Warns
AI-Driven Job Loss Risks Grow as Energy Pressures Intensify, Analysis Warns ——————————————– The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence could accelerate large-scale job losses, particularly as rising energy costs and slowing global growth increase pressure on businesses to automate, according to…