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In a significant move, the government of Tajikistan has passed a bill banning the hijab and other "alien garments" in the country. The legislation, which was passed by the lower chamber, the Majlisi Namoyandagon, on May 8 and later approved by the upper house, the Majlisi Milli, focuses on prohibiting traditional Islamic clothing and children's festivities during major Islamic holidays.

During a Juneteenth celebration at Lake Merritt in Oakland, California, a shooting incident left at least 15 people injured, as reported by the police.

In his relentless pursuit of immortality, 46-year-old software billionaire Bryan Johnson has taken an extraordinary step. He recently traveled to a secluded island for a $20,000 gene therapy treatment aimed at extending his lifespan beyond the natural limit of 120 years. The procedure, conducted by Minicircle, a biohacking company, took place on Roatan Island, off the coast of Honduras.

Mrs. Virginia Hislop has achieved a remarkable milestone at the age of 105 by receiving a master's degree in education from Stanford University. Her journey to this accomplishment spans over eight decades, reflecting her lifelong dedication to education and advocacy for learning opportunities.

An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale hit Iran's northeastern city of Kashmar, leading to tragic consequences with four reported deaths and 120 individuals injured. The quake struck at 1:24 pm local time, as confirmed by Kashmar's governor, Hajatollah Shariatmadari, who provided the casualty count on state television.

In a recent development, U.S. and British forces have launched multiple airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah International Airport and Kamaran Island near the port of Salif, as reported by Al-Masirah TV, a prominent news outlet associated with Yemen's Houthi movement.