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UN Urges Inclusive Constitution for Syria Amid Minority Backlash
March 19, 2025
UN Urges Inclusive Constitution for Syria Amid Minority Backlash
The United Nations has called on Syria to establish an inclusive constitution that protects minority rights, following criticism of a recent constitutional declaration by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Rudaw reported. The declaration, signed on Thursday, consists of 53 articles focusing…
Italian Newspaper Publishes World’s First AI-Generated Edition
March 19, 2025
Italian Newspaper Publishes World’s First AI-Generated Edition
In a groundbreaking move, Il Foglio, an Italian conservative liberal daily, claims to be the first newspaper to publish an edition entirely created by artificial intelligence, The Guardian reported. This initiative is part of a month-long experiment designed to explore…
EPA plans to eliminate science office, potentially laying off 1,000+ scientists
March 19, 2025
EPA plans to eliminate science office, potentially laying off 1,000+ scientists
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to dissolve its Office of Research and Development, potentially laying off up to 1,155 scientists—about 75% of the office’s staff. The move, part of a broader push by the Trump administration to reduce federal…
Harvard to offer free tuition for students from families earning $200K or less
March 19, 2025
Harvard to offer free tuition for students from families earning $200K or less
Harvard University announced plans to make tuition free for students from families earning $200,000 or less annually, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Those from families making $100,000 or less will have all expenses covered, including housing, meals, health insurance,…
Fuel tanker explosion causes injuries in countryside of Syria’s capital, Damascus
March 19, 2025
Fuel tanker explosion causes injuries in countryside of Syria’s capital, Damascus
A massive explosion occurred on Tuesday inside a fuel depot and tanker gathering site at the beginning of Masraba Bridge in the countryside of Damascus, resulting in multiple injuries among those present in the area. Videos circulating online captured the…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine covered in black ahead of sorrowful martyrdom anniversary
March 19, 2025
Imam Ali Holy Shrine covered in black ahead of sorrowful martyrdom anniversary
As the tragic anniversary of the wounding incident of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) approaches, the holy shrine of the Commander of the Faithful in Holy Najaf has been covered in black, expressing deep sorrow and marking the Imam’s…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: True justice requires leaders to live like the poor
March 19, 2025
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: True justice requires leaders to live like the poor
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, emphasized that a just Imam in Islam must live at the same level as the poor, citing the words of Imam Ali (peace be upon him): “Indeed, Allah has made…
US airstrikes in Yemen kill 53, injure over 100
March 18, 2025
US airstrikes in Yemen kill 53, injure over 100
At least 53 people, including five women and two children, were killed in overnight US airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and other areas, according to the Houthi-run Health Ministry. More than 100 people were reported injured. The strikes, which began…
Indonesia repatriates over 500 citizens from Myanmar scam centers
March 18, 2025
Indonesia repatriates over 500 citizens from Myanmar scam centers
Indonesia has begun repatriating 554 of its nationals who were rescued from online scam operations in Myanmar, officials announced Tuesday. These individuals had been lured by fraudulent job offers and then forced to participate in online scams under threats and…
Israel resumes strikes on Gaza, over 400 killed in one night
March 18, 2025
Israel resumes strikes on Gaza, over 400 killed in one night
Israel launched heavy airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday after weeks of escalating tensions and ceasefire violations.The strikes targeted multiple areas, including Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Rafah, with Palestinian health officials reporting 404 fatalities, including women and children.…