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Mental health initiative inspired by a millennium of Islamic psychology marks its 10th anniversary ———————————– The Lantern Initiative, a UK-based Muslim mental health organisation, is celebrating its 10th anniversary, Hyphenonline.com reported. Founded in 2015 in Milton Keynes, the initiative began…

Algeria Launches Traveling Quran Recitation Caravan Across Mascara Province …………….. Algeria’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments, in collaboration with the Mascara Provincial Office of Tourism and Handicrafts, has initiated a traveling Quran recitation caravan. Launched on July 11 under…

Over 100 migrants intercepted off Libyan coast —————————– Libyan authorities have intercepted 113 migrants off the country’s coast and recovered three bodies in separate operations over the past three days, Arab News revealed. The Ministry of Interior reported the discovery…

The global population continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace, with the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) projecting a 20-30% increase by 2050, reaching nearly 10 billion people, an interview published by Anadolu Agency revealed. Population growth is expected to…

UN calls for urgent talks to halt escalation between Israel and Iran ……………. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called for urgent diplomatic negotiations to de-escalate the rising conflict between Israel and Iran, warning of the severe…

Social Media, Smartphones Fuel Loneliness Among Young Adults, Psychologist Warns ——————————— Despite constant online connection through social media and smartphones, many young adults aged 18 to 25 report feeling lonely and emotionally distant, an article by Hindustan Times revealed citing…

International experts have warned of a growing demographic crisis as fertility rates continue to fall in many parts of the world, Anadolu Agency reported. The trend, observed across multiple regions, is expected to have significant long-term impacts on economies and…

The World Health Organization (WHO) member states unanimously approved a landmark pandemic agreement on Tuesday, aiming to improve global preparedness and response to future health crises. The treaty, developed over three years in response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s devastating impact,…

The World Health Organization’s 78th annual assembly opened Monday in Geneva under the banner of “One World for Health,” marking a pivotal moment for global health governance as nations prepare to adopt the first-ever pandemic agreement, Xinhua reported. WHO Director-General…

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…