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UK Launches World’s First Centre to Study Animal Consciousness ………………… The London School of Economics will open the Jeremy Coller Centre for Animal Sentience on September 30, marking the world’s first scientific institute dedicated to studying animal consciousness, The Guardian…

Afghan Journalists in Exile Face Widespread Self-Censorship, Study Reveals ————————————– More than 70 percent of Afghan journalists working in exile regularly engage in self-censorship to safeguard their sources, colleagues, and family members, Amu TV reported based on a new study…

UN Chief Decries Resumption of Houthi Attacks on Civilian Vessels in Red Sea —————————– UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has vehemently condemned the Houthis’ renewed assaults on civilian ships in the Red Sea, Xinhua reported quoting his spokesman’s announcement on Friday.…

Taliban Bans Persian Language in Government Correspondence ……………….. In a move that has sparked widespread concern and condemnation, Afghanistan’s Taliban-led Ministry of Interior has issued a directive banning the use of the Persian language (Dari) in official correspondence across most…

Iraq: DNA Tests Identify 22 Victims of Sinjar Massacre ……………….. Iraq’s Forensic Medicine Department in Baghdad has announced the identification of 22 victims of the 2014 Sinjar (Shingal) massacre committed by ISIS, following the completion of DNA testing on remains…

Berlin Reviews ‘Neutrality Law’ Amid Debate on Teachers’ Right to Wear Hijab ………………. A detailed report published by the German newspaper Die Welt has shed light on the growing debate in Berlin over the city’s so-called “Neutrality Law,” particularly its…

Desperate Afghan Refugees Return to Unfamiliar Homeland Amid Growing Humanitarian Crisis ——————————– A surge of over 1.6 million Afghan refugees returned from Iran and Pakistan in 2024, overwhelming Afghanistan’s fragile border provinces and exacerbating the country’s deepening humanitarian crisis under…

Turkish authorities to convert historic Armenian cathedral into a mosque ————————– Turkey plans to convert the historic Armenian Cathedral of Ani, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kars Province, into a mosque after completing a restoration project, Anglican Ink reported.…

Wisconsin Muslim Civic Foundation kicks off statewide celebration series for Muslim Heritage Month —————————————– The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Foundation (WMCF) is leading a series of events statewide this July to celebrate Muslim Heritage Month, recognizing the diverse contributions of Muslim…

Prophet’s Mosque Library Provides Expansive Access to Manuscripts, Digital Resources —————————— The Prophet’s Mosque Library in Medina serves as a public institution providing extensive resources for researchers and visitors interested in Islamic heritage, Iqna reported. It is one of the…