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Pope Leo Declares “Just War” Theory Outdated, Urges Diplomacy Over Conflict ———————————— Pope Leo XIV has repudiated the Catholic Church’s long-standing “just war” theory, describing it as outdated and warning world leaders against using it to justify military conflict. The…

Japanese Financial Institutions Gain Access to OpenAI Model to Strengthen Cybersecurity ————————————- Japan is turning to advanced artificial intelligence to strengthen cybersecurity across its financial sector, as concerns grow over AI-enabled cyberattacks. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said some Japanese…

Mosque Attack in Rotterdam Raises Concern Among Muslims in Netherlands —————————————– A mosque in the Dutch city of Rotterdam was attacked by a group of unidentified people, raising renewed concern among Muslims over the safety of worshippers and Islamic places…

Global Drug Development Pipeline Falls for First Time in Three Decades ————————————— The number of drugs in active research and development worldwide has declined for the first time since the mid-1990s, according to Citeline’s Pharma R&D Annual Review 2026. Citeline…

UN Secretary-General Calls for Stronger Peacekeeping Operations and Protection of Civilians ————————————— United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized the importance of supporting and investing in UN peacekeeping operations, describing them as essential for protecting the world’s most vulnerable communities.…

Two Shia Scholars Warn of Rising Religious Pressure and Social Consequences in Afghanistan —————————– Reports from Afghanistan indicate growing religious pressure on followers of the Jaafari school of thought and increasing concern over the state of religious freedom in the…

Najaf and Imam Ali Shrine Decorated Ahead of Eid al-Ghadir ————————————- As Eid al-Ghadir approaches, the holy city of Najaf has been decorated with flags, banners, lights, and special symbols marking the occasion, giving the city a festive atmosphere of…

Hajj 2026 Concludes as Pilgrims Return to Makkah After Days of Tashreeq ——————————— The main rituals of the 1447 AH / 2026 Hajj season have concluded with the end of the Days of Tashreeq and the completion of the final…

Genomic Test Could Help Breast Cancer Patients Avoid Chemotherapy ————————————————————— A major international trial suggests that millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy by using a genomic test to assess the risk of cancer returning. The Optima trial,…

Iraq to Launch Free Internet at Holy Shrines for Eid al-Ghadir ————————————————– Iraq’s Ministry of Communications has announced the launch of free internet service at holy shrines and religious sites starting next week, coinciding with Eid al-Ghadir. Communications Minister Mustafa…