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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…

Spanish Police Bust Human Smuggling Network Targeting UK and Canada ——————————- Spanish police have dismantled a criminal network suspected of smuggling Yemeni migrants into Britain and Canada using counterfeit passports, Arab News reported. The operation concluded with the arrest of…

Concerns Raised Over Chinese Influence on UK University Campuses ……………….. A new report highlights concerns that Chinese students at UK universities may be pressured to monitor classmates and suppress discussions on topics sensitive to the Chinese government, the BBC reports.…

Critics Warn U.S. Immigration Bill Could Accelerate Authoritarian Policies ……………….. President Trump signed a wide-ranging domestic policy bill into law on July 4, a move he called “beautiful,” but critics argue it poses a serious threat to democratic institutions, The…

Yazidis in Germany Face Deportation Fears Amidst Unsafe Conditions in Iraq ————————————– Yazidis who sought refuge in Germany after surviving atrocities committed by ISIS are now facing fears of deportation back to Iraq, as Germany implements stricter migration rules, Rudaw…

World’s ‘Oldest Baby’ Born in Ohio from 1994 Frozen Embryo —————————— A baby described as the world’s “oldest,” Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, was born on July 26 in Ohio, United States, from an embryo that had been frozen since 1994, The…

Heathrow Airport hit by more flight cancelations after air traffic failure ——————————— At least 16 flights to and from London’s Heathrow Airport were canceled on Thursday following technical problems with Britain’s air traffic control system that caused widespread disruption across…

Slovenia Bans Arms Trade with Israel Over Gaza War ……………… Slovenia has become the first European Union country to ban all arms trade with Israel, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, according to a government statement released Thursday. The ban…

Civicus Places U.S. on Watchlist Over Concerns About Civic Freedoms ………………… The United States has been added to a global watchlist of countries facing urgent concerns over civic freedoms, according to a new report by Civicus. The U.S. now joins…

Indian Man Fakes Muslim Identity in UK Flight Bomb Threat —————————- An Indian national, identified as 41-year-old Abhay Devdas Nayak, caused a major security alert on an EasyJet flight from London Luton to Glasgow on Sunday, July 27, after allegedly…