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Pope expresses hope for peace following ‘significant steps’ in Gaza ceasefire talks —————————————– Pope Leo on Sunday announced significant steps have been taken in Middle East peace negotiations and expressed hope that they will soon achieve the desired results. Speaking…

Morocco’s “Gen Z212” Protests Enter Eighth Day Amid Calls for Reform ……………. Protests by Morocco’s youth-led “Gen Z212” movement continued for the eighth consecutive day across several cities, demanding broad social and economic reforms. The group, which emerged on the…

Sydney Shooting Leaves 20 Injured, Suspect Arrested ………….. A gunman opened fire on a crowded street in Sydney, injuring 20 people before being apprehended, Australian police said. The suspect allegedly fired indiscriminately at passing vehicles, including police cars, with between…

Taliban Bans Teachers’ Day Celebrations, Deepening Hardship for Afghan Educators …………….. Afghanistan marked World Teachers’ Day on October 5 in silence this year, after the Taliban banned all forms of celebration. The international day, observed globally to honor educators, passed…

UNESCO Conference in Iraq Focuses on Peacebuilding, Genocide Prevention, and Interfaith Dialogue …………… The University of Baghdad, under the patronage of Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, hosted an international conference for UNESCO Chairs in Iraq under the…

Thousands of children in eastern Afghanistan have been left orphaned or displaced following a series of powerful earthquakes that devastated Kunar and Nangarhar provinces last month. In the aftermath of the recent devastating earthquakes that shook Afghanistan, aid groups warn…

Iraq and Iran Sign Deal to Establish Joint Border Market in Shalamcheh …………… Iraq and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint border market in the Shalamcheh area, aimed at boosting trade and strengthening economic cooperation…

Iraq Emerges as Leading Destination for Religious and Cultural Tourism in the Region ……………. A report by World Travel and Tourism highlighted Iraq’s growing tourism sector, which generated approximately $5.7 billion in revenue in 2024 — a 25% increase from…

“Supermoon” Illuminates Night Sky in Spectacular Display ………….. Skywatchers around the world will witness a stunning “supermoon” on Monday night, when the full moon appears larger and brighter than usual. According to NASA, this “October supermoon” is the first of…

Canada’s Second Largest Public School Board Marks Islamic Heritage Month with Special Display ………………… Canada’s second-largest public school board, the Peel District School Board (PDSB), is commemorating Islamic Heritage Month with educational displays honoring prominent figures from the global Islamic…