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Japan’s centenarian population has reached a record 95,000, marking a 54-year consecutive increase, Anadolu Agency reported today. The Health Ministry’s data, released for Respect for Aged Day, reveals an annual rise of 2,980 centenarians. Women represent 83,958 (88.3%) of this…

Moroccan security forces thwarted attempts by groups seeking to cross into Spain’s Ceuta following social media calls for mass migration, The Associated Press reported yesterday. Despite efforts, no one successfully breached the border fence, as authorities reported a strong security…

The Hague has become the world’s first city to pass a law banning advertisements for fossil fuel products and services with a high carbon footprint, The Gurdian reported. The legislation, effective from January 1, 2025, prohibits such ads in public…

Hundreds gathered at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday for the March for the Defense of Religious Freedom, highlighting the rising religious intolerance in Brazil, VOA reported yesterday. Participants from various faiths, particularly Afro-Brazilian religions, joined the event,…

Typhoon Bebinca made landfall in Shanghai on Monday, disrupting life in the city as state media reported it could be the most powerful storm to hit the financial hub in 75 years, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The typhoon, the 13th…

The Malaysian government has pledged to enhance support for the huffaz generation, focusing on both Quranic memorization and professional skills development, Iqna news agency reported. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced updates to the National Tahfiz Education Policy (DPTN),…

The United Nations Investigative Team (UNITAD) has released a report detailing the extent of the destruction ISIS inflicted on cultural heritage sites in Iraq during its control over large parts of the country from June 2014 to August 2017. According…

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are set to launch a common biometric passport to enhance cooperation and security, TRTWorld reported on Monday citing Mali’s military leader, Colonel Assimi Goita. This announcement coincides with the one-year anniversary of the Alliance of…

The Freemuslim Association, an international anti-violence organization, celebrated the International Day of Democracy, which is observed on September 15th, affirming its support for the United Nations’ efforts to promote democracy worldwide and eradicate dictatorships and totalitarian regimes. In a statement…

On the International Literacy Day, the Freemuslim Association—an international anti-violence organization—has reiterated its solidarity and support for global efforts to eradicate illiteracy, calling on the faithful youth to enhance their scientific and intellectual skills to uplift their communities and serve…