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UK town of Nelson faces integration struggles amid language gaps
May 19, 2025
UK town of Nelson faces integration struggles amid language gaps
Nelson, a former mill town in Lancashire, is facing growing concerns over integration due to high numbers of residents with limited English proficiency, MailOnline reported. According to Census data, Pendle Borough Council — where Nelson is located — has the…
World Health Organization Prepares for Future Without US Funding
May 19, 2025
World Health Organization Prepares for Future Without US Funding
As the World Health Organization (WHO) convenes its annual assembly in Geneva, officials face the daunting challenge of operating without the United States, historically its largest funder, Arab News reported. The US, which contributed about 18% of WHO’s budget, announced…
Libya’s PM: Eliminating Militias Is an ‘Ongoing Project’ as Ceasefire Holds
May 19, 2025
Libya’s PM: Eliminating Militias Is an ‘Ongoing Project’ as Ceasefire Holds
Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Al-Dbeibah said eliminating militias is an ongoing effort amid a ceasefire following deadly clashes in Tripoli, Arab News reported. “We will not spare anyone involved in corruption or extortion,” he said, emphasizing a vision for a…
Seminar in Holy Najaf explores “Islamic Ethics Between Expression and Interpretation”
May 19, 2025
Seminar in Holy Najaf explores “Islamic Ethics Between Expression and Interpretation”
The Imam Shirazi World Foundation, in collaboration with professors from the University of Najaf, held a scholarly seminar at the office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi in Holy Najaf. Titled “Islamic Ethics Between Expression and Interpretation,” the event…
Telegram founder rejects alleged request to silence Romanian conservatives
May 19, 2025
Telegram founder rejects alleged request to silence Romanian conservatives
Telegram founder Pavel Durov said on Sunday that he rejected a request from a Western European government—hinted at but not explicitly named—to silence conservative voices in Romania ahead of the country’s presidential election run-off, Reuters reported. The vote features a…
Mass protest in The Hague urges Dutch government to toughen stance on Gaza war
May 19, 2025
Mass protest in The Hague urges Dutch government to toughen stance on Gaza war
Tens of thousands of people marched through The Hague on Sunday, calling for the Dutch government to adopt a firmer position against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, Reuters reported. Organised by Oxfam Novib, the demonstration drew an estimated 100,000 participants,…
Social media trend sparks debate on parenting styles and children’s rights
May 19, 2025
Social media trend sparks debate on parenting styles and children’s rights
A growing social media trend has reignited debate around parenting practices, as adults ask their children to complete common phrases once used in harsher parenting styles, according to an article published in The Guardian. Sayings like “I’ll give you something…
Poor child mental health linked to long-term work limitations, study finds
May 19, 2025
Poor child mental health linked to long-term work limitations, study finds
Children in Great Britain with severe mental health issues are significantly more likely to face work limitations in adulthood, according to new research by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). The study, based on data from the 1970 British…
Netherlands to open nine new Islamic primary schools amid legal reforms
May 19, 2025
Netherlands to open nine new Islamic primary schools amid legal reforms
The Netherlands is set to open nine new Islamic primary schools next year, marking the highest number approved in a single year. According to Dutch newspaper Trouw, this expansion will raise the total number of Islamic primary schools to around…
New study examines social conformity among Arbaeen pilgrims
May 19, 2025
New study examines social conformity among Arbaeen pilgrims
Al-Sibt academic journal has published a specialized study titled “Conformity Among Arbaeen Pilgrims”, exploring a prevalent psychological and social behavior during one of the world’s largest religious gatherings. The study defines conformity as an individual’s tendency to align with group…