The ranking published by Reporters Without Borders announced that "freedom of expression has reached its lowest level worldwide." According to the ranking, the situation of media workers in 90 out of 180 countries and territories is recognized as "difficult" or "very serious."

According to the 2024 report by the European Community Against Islamophobia, the majority of victims of Islamophobia in the old continent remain women wearing headscarves. This issue is particularly frequently raised by ultra-nationalist politicians.

The Syrian government has reached a 30-year agreement with French shipping giant CMA CGM to redevelop and manage the port of Latakia, worth a total of 230 million euros.

Former US President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated photo of himself in a papal robe on his Twitter account (formerly known as X). The photo, which was posted just 11 days after the death of Pope Francis, has drawn widespread criticism.

The Office of Muslims of Uzbekistan announced that preparations for the Hajj are currently underway. It is noted that all pilgrims have undergone medical examinations, vaccinations have been carried out, group leaders and doctors have been assigned, practical training has been organized before the trip, and all documents have been formalized.

The Indian Directorate General of Foreign Trade has imposed an immediate ban on the import and transit of goods from Pakistan, citing national security and public policy considerations, and will remain in effect until further notice.

The number of students currently studying Russian in Ukraine or studying it as a foreign language is only 345. According to data, in 2021-2022, this figure was almost 100 thousand.

At least six people have been killed and more than 50 pilgrims injured in a stampede during a religious ceremony near the Shirgaon temple in the Indian state of Goa.

US forces have begun a phased withdrawal from the largest oil bases in eastern Syria - the Umar and Conoco military facilities in the Deir ez-Zor province.

"Iran has no credible need to develop long-range missiles unless it is related to a nuclear weapons program. If it can enrich uranium to 3.67%, it would be a matter of weeks to get it to 90%. That would mean a nuclear weapon," said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.