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Chemicals found in tap water linked to a 33% rise in cancer rates ——————————————- A new analysis from the University of Southern California (USC), published in Earth.com, has linked the presence of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,”…

Climate Crisis Projected to Increase Lightning-Sparked Wildfires in U.S. ———————- A new study and expert analysis suggest that the climate crisis is poised to significantly increase the frequency, size, and danger of lightning-sparked wildfires, particularly in the western United States.…

Internet access in Asia, Mideast disrupted after undersea cables cut in Red Sea ———————————- Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea have disrupted Internet access across parts of Asia and the Middle East, Arab News reported. The disruption began early…

Education Crisis in Northern and Eastern Syria ——————— The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have banned the use of government-issued textbooks in areas under their control, creating an education crisis in northern and eastern Syria. According to Middle East News and…

New Study Links Animal Protein Intake to Lower Cancer Mortality ————————— A new study has found that higher consumption of animal protein is associated with a modest but statistically significant reduction in cancer-related mortality. According to Digital Health and reported…

Google’s new integration of artificial intelligence into its search engine has triggered an “existential crisis” for online news publishers. According to a detailed report in The Guardian, the core of the problem is a significant and sustained decline in referral…

Pakistan: Lahore Hosts 42nd International Mawlid al-Nabi Conference …………….. The 42nd International Mawlid al-Nabi Conference was held in Lahore, Pakistan, under the patronage of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, drawing thousands of participants in a spiritually charged atmosphere. Scholars, clerics, international Quran reciters,…

Afghanistan faced a week of compounding crises under Taliban rule, as a destructive market fire in Takhar wiped out livelihoods, while Taliban authorities intensified repression through raids on weddings, violence against women, and the arrest of a civil society activist.…

Aga Khan Museum in Toronto Showcases Islamic Art and Cross-Cultural Dialogue …………….. Since its opening in Toronto in 2014, the Aga Khan Museum has become a leading cultural institution dedicated to Islamic art and fostering global understanding between civilizations. Housing…

Austria Moves Toward Ban on Headscarves for Schoolgirls Under 14 ……………. Austria’s government is preparing to introduce legislation banning the wearing of headscarves by girls under the age of 14 in public, private, and Islamic schools, according to local media.…