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Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire, bringing a temporary halt to 12 days of escalating conflict that saw extensive airstrikes and missile attacks. The agreement, brokered by US President Donald Trump, was confirmed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

Scientists Turn Plastic Waste Into Paracetamol Using Engineered Bacteria …………….. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed a method to convert plastic waste into paracetamol using genetically modified E. coli bacteria, The Guardian said. The process begins with polyethylene…

Muna Malik Becomes First Muslim Woman Elected to Guernsey Parliament ………………….. In a historic political milestone for the British Channel Island of Guernsey, Muna Malik has been elected to the island’s local parliament, becoming its first Muslim woman representative. Garnering…

London Hosts Global Islamic Tech Festival Promoting Ethics-Driven Innovation ………………….. The “Islamic Technology Festival” kicked off on Sunday in London, bringing together over 1,500 experts from 27 countries to explore the intersection of innovation, ethics, and spirituality. The event positions…

Thailand Eyes Bigger Role in $3.1 Trillion Global Halal Market ……………… In a strategic move aimed at reshaping its economic landscape, Thailand has announced plans to expand its footprint in the global halal market, which is projected to exceed $3.1…

Heavy Rains and Lightning Kill Six in Northwestern Pakistan ……………. At least six people were killed and five others injured as heavy rains and lightning struck Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province this week, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority…

Iran Considers Strait of Hormuz Closure Amid Rising Tensions ……………… Iran’s Parliament has reportedly approved the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, according to state media outlet PressTV. The final decision rests…

Suicide Bombing at Syrian Church Kills 22, Dozens Injured ……………….. A suicide bombing at a Greek Orthodox church near Damascus on Sunday killed at least 22 people and injured 63, according to local media and officials. The attack occurred during…

UN Reports Record 41,000 Grave Violations Against Children in Armed Conflicts ………………. The United Nations has verified 41,370 grave violations against children in armed conflicts during 2024, marking the highest figure recorded since monitoring began. The annual report, released Thursday,…

HRW Urges France to Address Education in Mayotte Recovery Bill ……………… Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged France’s National Assembly to include education and children’s rights in a new emergency bill for Mayotte, its overseas department in the Indian Ocean.…