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The Masjid Ali Bin Abi Talib, commonly known as Lakemba Mosque, has submitted a proposal to the Canterbury-Bankstown Council to broadcast the Islamic call to prayer, or adhan, in the Sydney suburb of Lakemba, Iqna reported. The mosque seeks approval…

Poor countries have criticized wealthy nations for “backsliding” on climate commitments during negotiations at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) aimed at decarbonizing shipping over the next 25 years, The Guardian reported. The proposed deal includes a levy on ship emissions…

A burgeoning Muslim population in Young, New South Wales, has led to the construction of a new mosque, highlighting the community’s expansion and integration, Iqna reported. Located over 370 kilometers southwest of Sydney, Young has attracted hundreds of Muslim families…

World leaders should be ashamed of their neglect towards civilians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), The Guardian reported citing Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee Council. He criticized the “nationalistic winds” in the US and Europe…

The EU is being urged to focus on human rights during its first summit with Central Asian leaders from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, The Guardian reported. The summit, hosted by Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Samarkand, will address…

The International IQ Test has published its 2025 average intelligence quotient (IQ) rankings, evaluating 126 countries worldwide. The report reveals that East Asian nations continue to lead in intelligence, with China achieving the highest average IQ of 107.19. South Korea…

Tunisia has dismantled migrant camps housing thousands of undocumented migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, following social media campaigns against them, Arab News reported. Approximately 20,000 migrants had set up tents in El-Amra and Jebeniana. National guard spokesman Houcem Eddine Jebabli reported…

Recent data indicates that Earth’s capacity to store water on land is declining, with reservoirs such as soil, lakes, and snow not being replenished as before, an article on Earth.com reported. This trend is linked to rising global temperatures, which…

Libyan calligrapher Al-Sharif Al-Zanati has realized his lifelong dream of becoming a recognized Quranic calligrapher despite facing numerous challenges, Iqna reported. His passion for calligraphy ignited in childhood when a teacher praised his handwriting. Mentored by esteemed calligraphers, including Ibrahim…

In observance of the World Health Day on April 7, the World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized urgent global action for high-quality healthcare access for women and newborns, the organization’s French website reported. Despite progress in reducing maternal and newborn…