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Ulama-Mashayekh Bangladesh Demands Justice for 2018 Bishwa Ijtema Incident, Sets Government Ultimatum for April 2025

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Leaders of Ulama-Mashayekh Bangladesh convened at the National Press Club in Dhaka on Thursday to demand justice for the violence committed against Tablighi Jamaat attendees during the 2018 Bishwa Ijtema in Tongi, which remains unresolved nearly six years later. Mufti Amanul Haq, addressing the media, labeled the attack on peaceful worshippers as a “barbaric act.” The 2018 incident, occurring near the Turag River, involved assailants allegedly under the leadership of Maulana Saad. …

Courage to Reclaim: Maine Couple Sets Wedding Date on Anniversary of Tragic Mass Shooting

Lewiston, Maine – As the city approaches the somber first anniversary of Maine’s deadliest mass shooting, a couple is channeling their deepest pain into a profound symbol of resilience. Ben Dyer, who survived being shot five times during the tragedy, and his fiancée Keela Smith, are planning to marry on the exact date of next year’s anniversary, transforming a day of horror into a celebration of love and recovery. Ben Dyer and Keela Smith, both …

Chad Sets Timetable for Safe Disposal of Explosives Following Deadly Ammunition Depot Blast

N’Djamena, Chad – In response to a devastating ammunition depot explosion earlier this June, the Chadian Armed Forces have announced a comprehensive cleanup strategy. Slated to begin July 19th, the operation involves the destruction of 432 explosive devices, including a majority of grenades, retrieved from the debris of the incident. The process is a collaboration between the Office of Military Engineering and Production, the National High Commission for Mine Action, and the Mines Advisory Group. …

Teenager Sets Off Fireworks at Hermosa Beach Pier Plaza, Injures Several Bystanders: Police

Hermosa Beach, California – Several individuals sustained injuries on Saturday evening after a teenage individual ignited fireworks on Pier Plaza, as reported by local authorities. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m., causing minor injuries to multiple bystanders, who were promptly treated at the scene by the Hermosa Beach Police Department. Initially, two teenagers were apprehended under suspicion of being responsible for the fireworks display. However, they were later released as another teenager was identified as …

Rakim Chaney Sets School Record with 41 Points in Auburn’s Home Win, Tops 1,000-Point Mark

Rockford, Illinois – Rockford Auburn senior Rakim Chaney made history by scoring 41 points in Auburn’s home win against Hononegah Saturday night, setting a school record. This outstanding performance also propelled Chaney over the 1,000-point mark for his career. The Castle witnessed a remarkable finale to Chaney’s home game career. Other boys and girls’ basketball results from Saturday were also compiled by the “Overtime” team of Scott Leber and Regan Holgate. In NIC-10 boys scores, …

Gunman Kills 3, Sets Fires in Rotterdam Hospital and Neighborhood

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands – A gunman wearing combat clothing opened fire at multiple locations in Rotterdam, resulting in the deaths of a teacher, a local woman, and her daughter. The suspect, a 32-year-old university student, first shot and killed a 39-year-old woman in his neighborhood, then set her house on fire before heading to the Erasmus Medical Center. There, he entered a classroom and fatally shot a 46-year-old teacher before being arrested near the hospital. According …

New Central Government Notification Sets Tough New Standards for Indian Pharmaceutical Companies

NEW DELHI, INDIA – Indian pharmaceutical companies are facing new manufacturing standards this year, as mandated by a central government notification released on Saturday. The move comes in the wake of a series of overseas deaths linked to Indian-made drugs since 2022, prompting the government to tighten its scrutiny of pharmaceutical factories and cleanse the image of the $50 billion industry. The notification, dated December 28, emphasizes the importance of pharmaceutical products being fit for …