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At Least 30 Bodies Found on Migrant Boat Off Senegal
September 24, 2024
At Least 30 Bodies Found on Migrant Boat Off Senegal
The Senegalese military reported that at least 30 bodies were discovered on a drifting boat off the coast of Dakar on Monday, VOA reported yesterday. The navy was alerted to the vessel’s presence on Sunday evening and dispatched a patrol…
Over 1,000 Migrants Arrive on Italy’s Southern Coast
September 24, 2024
Over 1,000 Migrants Arrive on Italy’s Southern Coast
More than 1,000 irregular migrants reached Italy’s southern coast over the weekend, with significant arrivals on the island of Lampedusa and in Calabria and Puglia, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. On Sunday alone, 232 migrants landed in Lampedusa, raising the total…
The Evolving Landscape of AI in Pakistan: Balancing Innovation and Ethics
September 24, 2024
The Evolving Landscape of AI in Pakistan: Balancing Innovation and Ethics
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly transitioned from hype to a powerful technological force, prompting discussions about regulation and ethics. According to an article by Dawn published on September 23 about AI in Pakistan, the technology is gradually impacting sectors like…
Fossilized remains of three Ice Age mastodons discovered in Peru
September 24, 2024
Fossilized remains of three Ice Age mastodons discovered in Peru
Fossilized remains of three Ice Age mastodons, believed to be between 11,000 and 12,000 years old, have been discovered in the Peruvian Andes near Chambara, about 300 km east of Lima, Reuters reported. Excavations began in 2019, revealing nearly complete…
Investing in Digital Health: A Path to Saving Millions from Noncommunicable Diseases
September 24, 2024
Investing in Digital Health: A Path to Saving Millions from Noncommunicable Diseases
A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) highlights that an additional investment of just US$0.24 per patient annually in digital health interventions, like telemedicine and chatbots, could save over 2 million lives…
Shia Muslims in Pakistan’s Kurram face religious extremism, sectarian violence
September 24, 2024
Shia Muslims in Pakistan’s Kurram face religious extremism, sectarian violence
The Kurram region of Pakistan has witnessed a dangerous escalation in sectarian violence, where two people were killed and at least 20 others injured as a result of attacks by extremist Sunni tribes on their Shia counterparts. According to observers…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi calls on rulers to uphold justice and equality in governance
September 24, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi calls on rulers to uphold justice and equality in governance
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, advised rulers, particularly in Islamic countries, to follow the example of the Holy Prophet Muhammad and Imam Ali in governance by treating themselves and their citizens equally. In brief statements…
UN Chief Highlights Gender-Based Discrimination in Afghanistan
September 24, 2024
UN Chief Highlights Gender-Based Discrimination in Afghanistan
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned the “deep crisis of gender-based discrimination and oppression” against women in Afghanistan during a recent event focused on women’s inclusion in the country’s future, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Guterres criticized new laws that he…
Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science: The Quran’s Insights on Honey Bees
September 24, 2024
Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science: The Quran’s Insights on Honey Bees
In a striking intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science, Faraz Khan reports that the Quran’s insights into honey bees have garnered attention, Australasian Muslim Times revealed. A recent discovery confirms that honey is exclusively produced by female worker bees,…
UN Investigators Warn of Imminent Executions in Myanmar
September 24, 2024
UN Investigators Warn of Imminent Executions in Myanmar
A United Nations team investigating Myanmar is closely monitoring reports suggesting that executions could soon occur, VOA reported yesterday. Nicholas Koumjian, head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, stated that several individuals sentenced to death in closed trials last…