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EU Accuses Meta of Failing to Address Mental Health Risks From “Addictive Design” —————————————- European Union regulators have accused Meta of failing to properly address the physical and mental health risks linked to “addictive design” features on Facebook and Instagram.…

Trump Hijab Post Sparks Outcry Over Targeting of Muslim Schoolchildren ———————————- Civil rights groups and political leaders have criticized President Donald Trump after he reposted a social media message highlighting hijabs worn by Muslim kindergarten students in Minnesota. The post,…

Funding Shortfall Forces Hundreds of Health Facilities to Close Across Afghanistan ——————————- More than 570 health facilities across Afghanistan have closed or suspended operations since the beginning of 2025 due to declining international funding, cutting off medical services for more…

Mourning Ceremonies Mark Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Sajjad in Karbala, Babylon, Lahore —————————————– Shia communities in Iraq and Pakistan held mourning ceremonies to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali ibn al-Hussein Zain al-Abidin, peace be upon him, on the…

Syria Arrests ISIS-Linked Suspects Over Damascus Bombings During Macron Visit ——————————– Syrian authorities said they have arrested several suspects allegedly linked to recent bombings in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the capital. Security officials said the arrests…

Pakistan to Begin Deportation of Around 20,000 Afghans From Peshawar ————————————— Pakistani authorities have finalized preparations for a new phase of deportations that could see around 20,000 Afghan nationals returned from the northwestern city of Peshawar to Afghanistan, according to…

Hatay’s Antakya Hosts First Major Husseini Mourning Gathering Since Founding of Turkish Republic ————————————- Turkey’s Hatay province, historically centered around the city of Antakya and known for its Arab and Alawite heritage, has witnessed what organizers described as an unprecedented…

Explosions Reported Across Southern Iran Amid Renewed US-Iran Tensions ————————————– Explosions were reported in several cities across southern Iran on Thursday, including Bushehr, Choghadak, Konarak, Bandar Abbas and Chabahar, according to Iranian media reports. Mehr News Agency reported that six…

Confirmed Ebola Deaths in DR Congo Reach 600 Amid Health Worker Payment Dispute ——————————————– The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached at least 600, according to government data, as confirmed cases…

WHO: Stronger Healthcare System Key to Ending Polio in Afghanistan ——————————— Afghanistan could eliminate wild poliovirus within the next 12 months if vaccination efforts are reinforced by stronger healthcare services and closer coordination among health partners, the World Health Organization…