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Thailand reports first suspected case of dangerous Mpox strain in European traveler
August 23, 2024
Thailand reports first suspected case of dangerous Mpox strain in European traveler
Thailand has identified what is believed to be its first case of a new, more dangerous strain of mpox in a 66-year-old European traveler, The Independent reported. The man, who arrived from an unspecified African country on August 14, is…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Everything related to Imam Hussein is exceptional and superior to anything
August 23, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Everything related to Imam Hussein is exceptional and superior to anything
The Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husayni al-Shirazi, affirmed that “everything related to Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, is exceptional and superior to anything else.” In remarks published on his official website, the Grand Marja…
Afghanistan: Female students organize exhibition honoring Holy Ashura during Holy Arba’een
August 23, 2024
Afghanistan: Female students organize exhibition honoring Holy Ashura during Holy Arba’een
In the heart of Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, coinciding with the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage, an exhibition titled “The Remaining from Paradise” was held to shed light on the epic of Ashura and the eternal revolution of Karbala. Organized by female students from…
Gunmen Attack School Van in Pakistan’s Punjab, Killing Two Children
August 23, 2024
Gunmen Attack School Van in Pakistan’s Punjab, Killing Two Children
In a tragic incident in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, gunmen opened fire on a school bus, resulting in the deaths of two children and injuries to five others, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. The attack occurred in a village in Attock…
Shia Muslims from Georgia Join Millions for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 23, 2024
Shia Muslims from Georgia Join Millions for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
Like millions worldwide, many Shia Muslims from Georgia have begun their journey for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, Iqna reported yesterday. They are among pilgrims from Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Bahrain, Pakistan, and Afghanistan participating in this annual event. According to the Islamic…
Halal Ingredients Global Market to Reach $395.16 Billion by 2028
August 23, 2024
Halal Ingredients Global Market to Reach $395.16 Billion by 2028
The halal ingredients market is projected to grow from $344.52 billion in 2024 to $395.16 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%, News Wires reported yesterday citing the Business Research Company. According to the source,…
AI Can Predict Tipping Points for Future Disasters, Scientists Says
August 23, 2024
AI Can Predict Tipping Points for Future Disasters, Scientists Says
A new AI program developed by computer scientists aims to predict catastrophic tipping points in complex systems, potentially forecasting ecological collapses, financial crashes, pandemics, and power outages, Live Science reported yesterday. Senior study author Gang Yan from Tongji University stated…
World’s Largest Soccer Stadium to Take Tent-Like Form
August 23, 2024
World’s Largest Soccer Stadium to Take Tent-Like Form
The Grand Stade Hassan II, set to be the largest soccer stadium globally, is about to begin construction near Casablanca, Morocco, New Atlas reported yesterday. Designed by Populous and Oualalou + Choi, the stadium will serve as a key venue…
Birds Have Regional Accents, Study Reveals
August 23, 2024
Birds Have Regional Accents, Study Reveals
Researchers have discovered that birds, much like humans, possess unique regional accents, earth.com reported in an article yesterday. A 22-year study of yellow-naped amazon parrots in Costa Rica unveiled distinct dialects: North, South, and Nicaraguan. These parrots, known for their…
Humans to Encroach on Wildlife Habitats Across More Than 50% of Land by 2070, Study Finds
August 23, 2024
Humans to Encroach on Wildlife Habitats Across More Than 50% of Land by 2070, Study Finds
A study published in Science Advances reveals that by 2070, human activities will extend into wildlife habitats across over 57% of the Earth’s land, exacerbating biodiversity loss and increasing pandemic risks, The Guardian reported yesterday. Currently, 70% to 75% of…