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UNESCO marks World Book Day 2025 with call to celebrate reading and authors
April 24, 2025
UNESCO marks World Book Day 2025 with call to celebrate reading and authors
The world celebrates World Book and Copyright Day on April 23, an occasion established by UNESCO in 1995 to highlight the importance of reading and honor authors for building bridges between generations and cultures. The date holds symbolic literary significance,…
Renovation of Prophets Hud and Saleh’s Holy Shrine progresses in Holy Najaf
April 24, 2025
Renovation of Prophets Hud and Saleh’s Holy Shrine progresses in Holy Najaf
Restoration work continues at the shrine of Prophets Hud and Saleh (peace be upon them) in Holy Najaf, overseen by the General Secretariat of Shiite Shrines. The project is part of a broader effort to enhance the shrine and improve…
Sweden’s proposed ban on child marriage sparks debate among Muslim communities
April 24, 2025
Sweden’s proposed ban on child marriage sparks debate among Muslim communities
The Swedish government, in partnership with the Sweden Democrats party, has introduced a draft law that criminalizes so-called “virginity tests” and tightens restrictions on child and forced marriages, news outlets reported. According to local media outlets, the initiative aims to…
US Health Secretary to announce ban on artificial food dyes
April 24, 2025
US Health Secretary to announce ban on artificial food dyes
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce a nationwide ban on certain artificial food dyes, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The move targets petroleum-based synthetic dyes used in a wide range…
Google introduces “Thinking Budget” to control AI reasoning in Gemini 2.5 Flash
April 24, 2025
Google introduces “Thinking Budget” to control AI reasoning in Gemini 2.5 Flash
Google has launched a new AI reasoning control feature in its Gemini 2.5 Flash model, enabling developers to limit how much processing power the system uses when solving problems. Released on April 17, the so-called “thinking budget” aims to address…
Nearly half of US teens say social media has negative impact, new study reveals
April 24, 2025
Nearly half of US teens say social media has negative impact, new study reveals
A Pew Research Center report released on Tuesday highlights growing concerns about social media’s effect on the mental health of US teens. According to the survey, 48% of teens believe social media negatively impacts their peers, a significant increase from…
Jordan Bans Muslim Brotherhood, Declares Group Illegal
April 24, 2025
Jordan Bans Muslim Brotherhood, Declares Group Illegal
Jordan’s Interior Ministry has formally dissolved the Muslim Brotherhood, declaring all its activities illegal in a sweeping move to “safeguard national security,” Arab News reported. Interior Minister Mazen Faraya announced the decision on Wednesday, citing the group’s alleged threats to…
Germany Suspends Afghan Refugee Transfers from Pakistan
April 24, 2025
Germany Suspends Afghan Refugee Transfers from Pakistan
Germany has paused Afghan refugee transfers from Pakistan for two weeks until its new coalition government takes office, affecting thousands awaiting relocation, Khaama Press reported. The decision, announced on Wednesday, follows public protests over migration policies after violent attacks linked…
Kashmir Tourist Massacre Escalates India-Pakistan Tensions: Diplomatic Ties Cut Amid Rising Hate Speech
April 24, 2025
Kashmir Tourist Massacre Escalates India-Pakistan Tensions: Diplomatic Ties Cut Amid Rising Hate Speech
The killing of 26 tourists in Kashmir’s Pahalgam valley has triggered a severe diplomatic crisis between India and Pakistan, with New Delhi taking unprecedented retaliatory measures. India suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, a landmark agreement that survived three wars,…
Pakistan: At least 16 TTP members eliminated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab; Polio Vaccination Guards Ambushed
April 23, 2025
Pakistan: At least 16 TTP members eliminated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab; Polio Vaccination Guards Ambushed
Pakistani security forces have killed 16 militants linked to the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in separate operations across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, Khaama Press reported. In Punjab, police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) raided TTP hideouts in a mountainous…