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Monday, July 7, 2025

Refugees Returning Amid Political Shifts in Syria and Regional Tensions

Syrian refugees are returning home following the regime change in Syria, with UNHCR and international stakeholders emphasizing support for sustainable resettlement amidst ongoing regional challenges.

US Halts Foreign Aid with Exceptions for Israel and Egypt

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's memo halts most US foreign aid, sparking global concerns over humanitarian and strategic implications.

Awami League’s Future in Question Amidst Political Reforms in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s interim government announces the exclusion of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League from future elections, amid calls for reforms and speculation about new political parties.

WhatsApp group admin arrested in Pakpattan 

The FIR, dated January 23, reveals that the offensive post was uploaded using the mobile number of a group member.

Pakistan and Azerbaijan sign new deals to expand trade and defense

The session concluded with an announcement that the ninth Pakistan-Azerbaijan Joint Commission will be held in Baku in 2027.

British Muslim Network set to launch with high-profile backing

BMN is set to launch in February with the aim of representing British Muslim communities and fostering engagement with policymakers.

Saim, Shaheen, Haris make to the ICC ODI Team of Year

The ICC list mostly names players from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and West Indies. Notably, none of the Indian players made it to the list. 

Iraq’s parliament passes laws that allow child marriages

Under the proposed changes, clerics are empowered to rule on marriage cases based on their interpretation of Islamic law.

Pianist develops wearable tech to help him practice

The innovation comes from Shinichi Furuya, an accomplished pianist and scientist at Sony Computer Science Laboratories in Tokyo.

OpenAI’s Operator brings AI automation to the web

OpenAI has officially launched "Operator," a groundbreaking AI agent designed to independently perform a wide array of online tasks.

Meta links WhatsApp to Accounts Center

Meta emphasizes that this data sharing is necessary to enable cross-app features and is governed by its privacy policies.

Pakistan launches direct shipping line to Europe

Pakistan is set to redefine its maritime trade capabilities with the launch of the India North Europe Express (INX) maritime service.