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Iraqis Turn to Solar Power as National Grid Struggles —————————— As Iraq’s power grid continues to falter, many Iraqis are adopting solar energy to meet their electricity needs, Arab News reported. Since the 2003 US-led invasion, Iraq has faced chronic…

Ethiopia Urges Citizens to Avoid Irregular Routes After Deadly Shipwreck Off Yemen ———————– Ethiopia’s government has called on its citizens to “avoid irregular routes” for migration, following a shipwreck off the coast of Yemen that left at least 76 people…

AI-powered robots gear for first World Humanoid Robot Games —————————- Humanoid robots from around the world are gathering in Beijing for the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, scheduled to take place from August 14 to 17, MSN reported. The competition…

Malaysia Intensifies Efforts to Promote Quranic Values in Daily Life ————————- Malaysia is intensifying its efforts to promote Quranic values as a guide for ethical living, Iqna.ir reported quoting Datuk Dr. Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, the country’s Minister in the Prime…

Afghan Arba’een Pilgrimage Canceled Due to New Iranian Visa Policies ——————————- The Afghan Arba’een Committee has officially canceled the departure of Afghan pilgrims for the upcoming Arba’een 2025 ceremony. The decision was made in response to new and “unenforceable, illogical,…

Report Warns of “Gradual Death” of Bahraini Political Prisoner ————————- A new report from the Shia Waves news agency quoting Human Rights Watch highlights the case of a Bahraini political prisoner who is allegedly facing a “gradual death” due to…

Tensions Escalate in Bamyan as Shias Voice Anger Over Taliban Support for Kuchi Nomads ————————— Tensions are escalating in Afghanistan’s Bamyan province as Shia communities, primarily of the Hazara ethnic group, express anger over the Taliban’s reported support for Kuchi…

Study Links Mohamed Salah’s Presence to Decrease in Islamophobia in Britain ——————————– A new study published by Stanford University Press suggests that the presence of Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah on the Liverpool team has led to a significant decrease in…

Taliban Controls Mosque Sermons to Enforce Women’s Restrictions ————————————– The Taliban are exerting control over Friday sermons in mosques throughout Afghanistan, according to a report from amu.tv. Sources indicate that the Taliban-run Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs and security…

Shipwreck off Yemen’s Coast Kills Over 100 African Migrants —————————- A boat carrying more than 150 predominantly Ethiopian migrants capsized off the southern coast of Yemen, resulting in a significant loss of life, The Guardian reported. A senior official from…