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Global human development progress has hit its lowest level since 1990, Xinhua revealed citing a UNDP report released Tuesday. The 2025 Human Development Index (HDI) shows stalled growth across all regions, with inequality between high- and low-development nations widening for…

The Freemuslim Association, a global nonviolence organization, has expressed deep regret over the escalating crisis between India and Pakistan, warning that the two nations appear to be sliding toward war. The organization called for urgent international intervention to de-escalate tensions…

The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, emphasized the profound importance of being just and fair toward others, describing it as one of the most challenging and significant obligations imposed by God on His servants. The Grand…

The United Arab Emirates has facilitated backchannel discussions between Israel and Syria, focusing on intelligence-sharing and counterterrorism coordination, Reuters reported. The talks began after Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa’s April 13 meeting with UAE leaders in Abu Dhabi. While Sharaa publicly…

At least 59 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, according to hospital officials on Wednesday. The deadliest attack hit a school sheltering displaced people in Bureij refugee camp, killing 27. Another strike on a…

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has reinstated the Pakistan Army Act in its original form, reversing an earlier ruling that barred military trials for civilians, news reports said. The decision, delivered by a 5-2 majority, permits the prosecution of civilians in military…

World leaders have called for restraint and dialogue following a dangerous escalation in hostilities between India and Pakistan, raising fears of a wider conflict between the nuclear-armed rivals. Tensions soared after India launched air and missile strikes on six locations…

China’s central bank announced key monetary easing measures on Wednesday to support its slowing economy amid mounting trade tensions with the United States, The Guardian reported. The People’s Bank of China will cut the banks’ reserve requirement ratio by 0.5…

The Holy Quran House of Imam Hussain Shrine organized a Quranic gathering at Ibn Sina Teaching Hospital in Mosul to commemorate the martyrs of Iraq’s White Army—health workers who died during humanitarian service, Iqna reported. The event, attended by medical…

Amazon has introduced Vulcan, a new touch-sensitive robot designed to enhance warehouse operations by handling a wider range of items with improved precision, The Guardian reported. Unveiled at the company’s “Delivering the Future” event in Germany, Vulcan uses artificial intelligence…