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Kazakhstan Joins Abraham Accords — Signals U.S. Push to Normalize Ties in Central Asia ————————————————– Kazakhstan has officially joined the Abraham Accords, marking a symbolic but strategically significant expansion of this Middle East normalization framework into Central Asia, according to…

Public Outrage Over Anti-Islam Remarks by British Priest —————————————– Controversial anti-Islam comments by British priest Calvin Robinson — who described Islam as “inherently demonic” and urged the West to respond decisively to the growing presence of Muslims in the United…

High Intake of Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Risk of Bowel Cancer Precursors ………….. Women who consume large amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may face a higher risk of developing bowel cancer precursors, according to new research, The Independent reported.…

Verizon Plans 15,000 Job Cuts as New CEO Launches Major Restructuring ……………. Verizon’s new chief executive is preparing to eliminate about 15,000 jobs in what will be the company’s largest round of layoffs, Reuters reported. The U.S. telecommunications giant, which…

U.S. Designates Antifa-Affiliated Groups in Europe as Global Terrorists …………… The United States has designated four entities in Germany, Italy and Greece as global terrorists, Reuters reported. The State Department said the targeted organizations were linked to what it described…

UK Court Ruling on Anti-Islam Remarks Sparks Broad Debate …………. A recent UK court decision has provoked strong reactions after judges ruled that highly critical comments about Islam, even when expressed in offensive terms, may fall under protected “freedom of…

Indian Security Forces Detain Over 1,500 in Wide Kashmir Crackdown …………… Indian security forces have carried out a large-scale crackdown in Kashmir, detaining more than 1,500 people during three days of raids and intensified house searches. Local sources said those…

UN Members Urge Libya to Close Migrant Detention Centers Amid Abuse Reports …………….. Several countries called on Libya to shut down its migrant detention centers during a UN meeting in Geneva on Tuesday, following widespread reports of torture, mistreatment and…

Study Links E-Cigarette Use and Traditional Smoking to Higher Diabetes Risk ………….. New research from the University of Georgia suggests that people who use e-cigarettes, traditional cigarettes or both face a greater likelihood of developing diabetes, ScienceDaily reported. The findings…

UNESCO Adopts Kiswahili as an Official Working Language at General Conference ………… Kiswahili has gained historic recognition on the global stage following UNESCO’s decision to adopt it as one of the official working languages of its General Conference. The announcement…