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Iraqi calligraphers showcase Quranic art at Baghdad Exhibition
October 22, 2024
Iraqi calligraphers showcase Quranic art at Baghdad Exhibition
An exhibition dedicated to the calligraphy of the Holy Quran opened yesterday in Baghdad, at the Ministry of Culture. Featuring top Iraqi calligraphers, including one female artist, each participant contributed by inscribing a section of the Quran. The event, supported…
Saudi Arabia executes two citizens for ‘treason’ amid rising international criticism
October 22, 2024
Saudi Arabia executes two citizens for ‘treason’ amid rising international criticism
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior announced the execution of Khaled bin Mohammed bin Talih Al-Shahri and Omar bin Dhafer bin Ali Al-Shahri on October 21, 2024, for what it said was ‘treason’ and affiliation with a terrorist entity. The executions…
Russia plans to include Arabic in Unified State Exam within two years
October 22, 2024
Russia plans to include Arabic in Unified State Exam within two years
The Russian Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science has announced plans to introduce Arabic as a subject in the Unified State Exam, a process expected to take around two years to develop and implement. In its statement, the…
Sweden announces plan to deport thousands of rejected asylum seekers
October 22, 2024
Sweden announces plan to deport thousands of rejected asylum seekers
The Swedish Migration Agency has unveiled a new plan targeting the deportation of thousands of rejected asylum seekers, undocumented migrants, and Dublin Regulation refugees. By the end of 2024, around 7,800 people are expected to be deported voluntarily, with an…
Iraq discovers 4,000-year-old archaeological site in Kirkuk
October 22, 2024
Iraq discovers 4,000-year-old archaeological site in Kirkuk
Iraq’s General Board of Antiquities and Heritage announced on Tuesday the discovery of significant archaeological findings at the Tel ‘Arab Kumbet’ site in Kirkuk province. Excavations revealed that the site dates back over 4,000 years, enhancing the understanding of the…
World Uyghur Congress Urges Finland to Address Uyghur Genocide
October 22, 2024
World Uyghur Congress Urges Finland to Address Uyghur Genocide
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has called on Finnish leaders to adopt a strong position against the ongoing genocide of Uyghurs during their delegation visit to China from October 28 to 31, ANI reported yesterday. Finnish President Alexander Stubb and…
COP16 in Colombia: Nearly 200 Countries Gather to Address Biodiversity Crisis
October 22, 2024
COP16 in Colombia: Nearly 200 Countries Gather to Address Biodiversity Crisis
Nearly 200 countries are gathering in Cali, Colombia, for the 16th United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16), which runs until November 1, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. This summit follows the 2022 Montreal meetings, where 196 nations committed to the Kunming-Montreal Global…
Smoke Pollution from Wildfires Linked to 12,000 Annual Deaths
October 22, 2024
Smoke Pollution from Wildfires Linked to 12,000 Annual Deaths
New research indicates that smoke pollution from wildfires, exacerbated by global heating, may be responsible for an additional 12,000 deaths each year, The Guardian reported yesterday. The study, led by Dr. Chae Yeon Park from Japan’s National Institute for Environmental…
New MIT Research Enables 3D Printing of Electronics Without Semiconductors
October 22, 2024
New MIT Research Enables 3D Printing of Electronics Without Semiconductors
Researchers at MIT have developed a method to 3D print active electronics, such as transistors, using a copper-doped polymer, eliminating the need for traditional semiconductors, New Atlas reported yesterday. This breakthrough could facilitate electronics fabrication in remote locations, including spacecraft.…
Severe Flooding in South Sudan Worsens Health Crisis
October 22, 2024
Severe Flooding in South Sudan Worsens Health Crisis
South Sudan is facing unprecedented flooding, displacing over 226,000 people and affecting 42 of the country’s 78 counties, reliefweb reported yesterday. Key infrastructure, including 58 health facilities, has been submerged, leaving nearly 90 others inaccessible as 15 main roads, including…