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February 5, 2025 1:52 PM

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Aga Khan IV, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, passes away at 88 in Portugal

The Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, died at 88 in Portugal. He became an imam at age 20. He led the Aga Khan Development Network, improving health, education, and livelihoods in 30 countries. He is well known for building bridges between Muslim societies and the West. Prince Ka...

February 5, 2025 1:32 PM

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Singapore passes new law to safeguard racial harmony, curb foreign interference

Singapore has passed a new law to safeguard racial harmony and protect against foreign interference. The legislation requires race-based groups, such as clan and business associations, to disclose foreign donations and empowers authorities to act against content that threatens racial harmony.  ...

February 5, 2025 1:27 PM

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President Trump signs executive order withdrawing US from UNHRC

President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), prohibiting any future funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. President Trump also directed the US to review its participation in the UN’s Educational, Scientific an...

February 5, 2025 2:04 PM

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Sri Lanka reports nearly 5,000 dengue cases, 2 deaths in Jan

In Sri Lanka, over 5000 dengue cases and two dengue-related deaths have been reported over the month of January. The National Dengue Control Unit reports that 5459 dengue cases have been recorded and it has identified 16 high-risk dengue zones across the country. The highest number of cases, 44.7 pe...

February 5, 2025 12:29 PM

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Indian Embassy in Libya Facilitates Return of 18 Nationals Stranded in Benghazi

The Embassy of India in Libya has facilitated the return of 18 Indian nationals from Benghazi, Libya. They will be arriving in the country today. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal informed this in a social media post stating that these Indians had gone to work in Libya and had ...

February 5, 2025 10:58 AM

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BAPS inaugurates South Africa’s largest Hindu Temple in Johannesburg

The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) has inaugurated the largest Hindu Temple of South Africa in Johannesburg. The inauguration of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Cultural Complex marks a historic milestone for the Hindu community in the country. The festivities began on...

February 5, 2025 1:50 PM

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Sweden: Nearly 11 killed in shooting at Adult Education Centre

In Sweden, the worst mass shooting left at least 11 people dead, including the gunman, at an adult education centre west of Stockholm.   The shooting started yesterday afternoon after many students had gone home following a national exam. Students sheltered in nearby buildings, and other parts ...

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