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New report exposes contradictions in Netherlands’ policy toward Islamic world

New report exposes contradictions in Netherlands’ policy toward Islamic world

A new investigative report by European policy platform “Modern Policy” has revealed the inherent contradictions shaping the Netherlands’ complex relationship with the Muslim world, oscillating between liberal democratic rhetoric and pragmatic economic interests rooted in colonial legacies. The analysis traces…
Spain’s hijab restrictions spark outcry over religious freedom

Spain’s hijab restrictions spark outcry over religious freedom

Catalonia’s ruling Junts party has sparked controversy by supporting a ban on Islamic headscarves in schools, alongside prohibitions on burqas in public spaces. The move, announced last Tuesday, cites “gender equality” and “public security” justifications but faces accusations of Islamophobia.…
Amnesty International Ghana urges full abolition of death penalty

Amnesty International Ghana urges full abolition of death penalty

Amnesty International Ghana has renewed calls for constitutional reform to abolish the death penalty for high treason, following Ghana’s 2023 repeal of capital punishment for most crimes. The group also urged commuting 182 existing death sentences to life imprisonment. Vice…
New Blood Test Could Speed Up Diagnosis of Rare Genetic Diseases in Babies

New Blood Test Could Speed Up Diagnosis of Rare Genetic Diseases in Babies

Researchers at the University of Melbourne have developed a blood-based test that can rapidly diagnose rare genetic disorders in children by analyzing proteins in blood cells, The Guardian reported. This approach complements genomic testing, which currently provides a diagnosis in…
Former Afghan Military Pilot Self-Immolates in Iran After Deportation Notice

Former Afghan Military Pilot Self-Immolates in Iran After Deportation Notice

Mohammad Amir Tawsili, a former Afghan military pilot, tragically ended his life by setting himself on fire in Mashhad, Iran, after Iranian authorities denied his residency permit renewal and issued an exit notice, Khaama Press reported. Facing forced deportation to…
Lebanon Holds Local Elections in South Amid Israeli Attacks and Ceasefire Violations

Lebanon Holds Local Elections in South Amid Israeli Attacks and Ceasefire Violations

Lebanon’s fourth and final phase of municipal elections began Saturday in the southern governorates, marking the country’s first local elections since 2016, Anadolu Agency reported. The elections were postponed three times over nearly a decade due to political and security…
Holy Quran Translated into Dhatki Language in Pakistan

Holy Quran Translated into Dhatki Language in Pakistan

The Holy Quran has been successfully translated into the Dhatki language in Pakistan, Iqna reported. The translation was completed by Haji Mohammad Siddique Rahimoon, a resident of Radhakhar village near the Dahili area in the desert district of Tharparkar, Sindh…
Taliban Exclude Women from Medical Licensing Exam for Sixth Consecutive Cycle

Taliban Exclude Women from Medical Licensing Exam for Sixth Consecutive Cycle

Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has again barred female medical graduates from registering for the national exit exam, a mandatory requirement for obtaining medical licenses, Amu TV reported. The National Examination Authority’s announcement this week made no provision for women’s participation, continuing…
Agricultural Soils Surpass Oceans as Global Microplastic Hotspot, Threatening Food Security

Agricultural Soils Surpass Oceans as Global Microplastic Hotspot, Threatening Food Security

A landmark study led by Murdoch University researchers reveals that agricultural soils have quietly become the planet’s primary repository of microplastics, accumulating concentrations 23 times higher than those found in ocean waters, Earth.com revealed. This invisible contamination, driven by decades…
Earth Approaches Critical 1.5°C Warming Threshold for Second Straight Year

Earth Approaches Critical 1.5°C Warming Threshold for Second Straight Year

Global temperatures in April 2025 reached 1.49°C above pre-industrial levels, nearly matching 2024’s record, Earth.com reported citing data from Berkeley Earth. Scientists warn the planet is now on track to exceed the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C threshold for an unprecedented second…
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