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Kashmiri Students Face Violence in Northern India
April 25, 2025
Kashmiri Students Face Violence in Northern India
Kashmiri students in northern India are under siege following a militant attack in Pahalgam, with at least eight violent incidents reported across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, Muslim Mirror reported. The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) condemned the attacks…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi urges global observance of Imam al-Sadiq’s martyrdom anniversary
April 24, 2025
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi urges global observance of Imam al-Sadiq’s martyrdom anniversary
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has called for the remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) to be observed as a global cultural tradition, emphasizing the importance of renewing grief…
Shia Muslims worldwide commemorate sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq
April 24, 2025
Shia Muslims worldwide commemorate sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq
Shia Muslims around the world are commemorating the sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him), observed on the 25th of Shawwal, corresponding to April 24th. Mourning ceremonies and religious gatherings are being held in mosques, Islamic…
UNESCO marks World Book Day 2025 with call to celebrate reading and authors
April 24, 2025
UNESCO marks World Book Day 2025 with call to celebrate reading and authors
The world celebrates World Book and Copyright Day on April 23, an occasion established by UNESCO in 1995 to highlight the importance of reading and honor authors for building bridges between generations and cultures. The date holds symbolic literary significance,…
Renovation of Prophets Hud and Saleh’s Holy Shrine progresses in Holy Najaf
April 24, 2025
Renovation of Prophets Hud and Saleh’s Holy Shrine progresses in Holy Najaf
Restoration work continues at the shrine of Prophets Hud and Saleh (peace be upon them) in Holy Najaf, overseen by the General Secretariat of Shiite Shrines. The project is part of a broader effort to enhance the shrine and improve…
Sweden’s proposed ban on child marriage sparks debate among Muslim communities
April 24, 2025
Sweden’s proposed ban on child marriage sparks debate among Muslim communities
The Swedish government, in partnership with the Sweden Democrats party, has introduced a draft law that criminalizes so-called “virginity tests” and tightens restrictions on child and forced marriages, news outlets reported. According to local media outlets, the initiative aims to…
US Health Secretary to announce ban on artificial food dyes
April 24, 2025
US Health Secretary to announce ban on artificial food dyes
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce a nationwide ban on certain artificial food dyes, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The move targets petroleum-based synthetic dyes used in a wide range…
Google introduces “Thinking Budget” to control AI reasoning in Gemini 2.5 Flash
April 24, 2025
Google introduces “Thinking Budget” to control AI reasoning in Gemini 2.5 Flash
Google has launched a new AI reasoning control feature in its Gemini 2.5 Flash model, enabling developers to limit how much processing power the system uses when solving problems. Released on April 17, the so-called “thinking budget” aims to address…
Nearly half of US teens say social media has negative impact, new study reveals
April 24, 2025
Nearly half of US teens say social media has negative impact, new study reveals
A Pew Research Center report released on Tuesday highlights growing concerns about social media’s effect on the mental health of US teens. According to the survey, 48% of teens believe social media negatively impacts their peers, a significant increase from…
Jordan Bans Muslim Brotherhood, Declares Group Illegal
April 24, 2025
Jordan Bans Muslim Brotherhood, Declares Group Illegal
Jordan’s Interior Ministry has formally dissolved the Muslim Brotherhood, declaring all its activities illegal in a sweeping move to “safeguard national security,” Arab News reported. Interior Minister Mazen Faraya announced the decision on Wednesday, citing the group’s alleged threats to…