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5th Anniversary of Najaf Historic Interfaith Summit Highlighted by Cardinal Robert McElroy ————————————— A ceremony was held on Saturday, May 9, in Burtonsville, Maryland (USA) to mark the fifth anniversary of the historic interfaith summit in Najaf, Iraq, where Grand Ayatollah Sayyid…

WHO Labels All Aboard Hantavirus-hit Ship as High-Risk Contacts ——————————— The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified all individuals aboard a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak as “high-risk” contacts. The recommendation includes active monitoring for 42 days after…

Journalists Detained in Kabul as Concerns Intensify Over Press Freedom in Afghanistan ———————————————- Several journalists have been detained in Kabul, Afghanistan, prompting renewed alarm among press freedom advocates about the deteriorating environment for independent media under Taliban rule. Multiple reports…

Singapore to Train 40,000 Tech Workers in AI Skills by 2029 Under National Programme ———————————– The Singapore government has announced a major initiative to train 40,000 technology professionals in artificial intelligence (AI) skills by 2029, aiming to boost the local…

Four-Month Prison Sentence for Attacker of Muslim US Congresswoman Sparks Criticism Over Lenient Punishment ————————————————- A federal court in the United States has sentenced the individual who attacked Muslim Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to only four months in prison, a decision…

At Least 70 Killed in New Jihadist Attacks in Central Mali —————————————- A fresh wave of violent attacks by jihadist fighters in central Mali has killed at least 70 people, local and security sources told AFP and other media outlets.…

Lebanon Reports 2,846 Martyred, 8,693 Injured as Israeli Strikes Continue ———————————– The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health has announced that the cumulative toll from Israeli military operations against Lebanon since 2 March has reached 2,846 fatalities and 8,693 injuries, according…

21 Security Personnel Killed in Bombing Attack in Northwestern Pakistan ——————————————— At least 21 security personnel were killed in a violent attack targeting a police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan. The assault involved a suicide car bomb explosion followed by an…

23rd of Dhu al-Qi’dah Marks Special Day for Ziyarah of Imam Ali al-Ridha (peace be upon him) ————————————————————- The 23rd of Dhu al-Qi’dah is recognized as a special day for Ziyarah of Imam Ali al-Ridha (peace be upon him). On…

At Least 69 People Killed in Militia Attack in Democratic Republic of Congo ————————- At least 69 people have been killed in a militia attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to AFP, which cited local and security…