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Google Unveils Gemma 4 AI Models as OpenAI Brings ChatGPT Voice to Cars ————————————— Google has officially launched Gemma 4, the latest generation of its open‑source artificial intelligence models. The new models, released under the Apache 2.0 license, are designed to run efficiently…

Monthly SRW Report Documents Surge in Anti-Shiism Incidents, War-Related Civilian Casualties ————————————— A new monthly report by Shia Rights Watch (SRW) paints a troubling picture of escalating violence and discrimination against Shia Muslims across multiple countries between March 1 and…

Strikes Near Bushehr Nuclear Plant Raise Fears of Regional Disaster ————————————— Recent strikes near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant have heightened international concern over the risk of a potential nuclear incident, as fighting between United States, Israel and Iran intensifies.…

Global Food Prices Climb Again as Middle East Conflict Deepens, UN Warns of Wider Surge ————————————————————- Global food prices have continued to rise for a second consecutive month, with sharper increases recorded in March 2026 as the ongoing Middle East…

Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Offers Condolences on Martyrdom of Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, Passing of Abdul Azim al-Hasani ——————————– The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husayni al-Shirazi, in the holy city of Qom, expressed…

AI’s Rise Undermines Value of Some Graduate Degrees, Study Shows ———————————— Artificial intelligence is reshaping demand in the labor market, eroding the financial returns of certain master’s programs. Research indicates that the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the…

Five Senior Taliban Health Officials Detained Over Corruption Allegations ————————————– At least five senior officials from the Taliban’s Ministry of Public Health have been arrested over alleged corruption, according to sources familiar with the matter. The detainees include Noorullah Darwish,…

Philippines Moves to Expand Halal, Muslim-Friendly Tourism Sector ————————————– The Philippines is stepping up efforts to develop its halal and Muslim-friendly tourism industry, highlighting its growing role in attracting visitors and boosting economic development. The Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA)…

WHO, UNICEF Condemn Surge in Attacks on Health Facilities in Sudan —————————————— The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have raised alarm over a sharp increase in attacks on hospitals and health care facilities in…

Recent reports indicate a wave of arrests in Bahrain amid heightened regional tensions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, with human rights groups and media outlets raising concerns over the targeting of dissenting voices, including members of the Shiite…