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Pakistan sets tight security measures during month of Muharram

Pakistan sets tight security measures during month of Muharram

The Pakistani newspaper “Express Tribune” highlighted in a special report some aspects of the security and service plan set to be implemented in the country with the advent of the month of Muharram this year. The newspaper, as viewed by…
Al-Abbas Holy Shrine launches National “Fidda” Quranic Competition in Holy Najaf

Al-Abbas Holy Shrine launches National “Fidda” Quranic Competition in Holy Najaf

The Women’s Quranic Institute, one of the centres affiliated to Al-Abbas Holy Shrine, has launched the national “Fidda” Quranic competition for memorizing the Holy Quran in Holy Najaf. The competition aims to promote the culture of Holy Quran memorization among…
Pakistan: Tragic School Bus Accident in Swat Leaves 1 Child Dead, 41 Injured

Pakistan: Tragic School Bus Accident in Swat Leaves 1 Child Dead, 41 Injured

A horrific accident occurred in Swat’s Khwazakhela tehsil when a school bus plunged into a ditch, resulting in the death of one child and leaving 41 others injured, Dawn Newspaper reported yesterday. According to Rescue 1122 spokesperson Shafiqa Gul, the…
US Report Highlights Ongoing Religious Persecution in Afghanistan Under Taliban Rule

US Report Highlights Ongoing Religious Persecution in Afghanistan Under Taliban Rule

In its annual “International Religious Freedom” report, the U.S. State Department has painted a grim picture of the situation for religious minorities in Afghanistan over the past year. According to Khaama Press, the report states that under Taliban control, religious…
Pakistan: Tragic Accident Claims Multiple Lives as Ambulance Collides with Oil Tanker

Pakistan: Tragic Accident Claims Multiple Lives as Ambulance Collides with Oil Tanker

At least five individuals have lost their lives and three others were injured after a Rescue 1122 ambulance collided with an oil tanker in Pakistan, Aaj News reported today. The accident occurred while the ambulance was transporting a stroke patient…
Heavy Monsoon Rains Trigger Deadly Landslides in West Nepal, Killing 9, Including 3 Kids

Heavy Monsoon Rains Trigger Deadly Landslides in West Nepal, Killing 9, Including 3 Kids

At least nine people, including three children, were killed after heavy monsoon rains caused destructive landslides in western Nepal on Saturday, VOA reported. Five members of a family were tragically killed when their house was washed away by a landslide…
Astronomers discover ‘super-Earth’ exoplanets that may be habitable

Astronomers discover ‘super-Earth’ exoplanets that may be habitable

An international team of researchers and astronomers has discovered three potential “super-Earth” exoplanets orbiting a nearby orange dwarf star, according to a report from the University of St Andrews. These exoplanets are located around Star HD 48948, which is approximately…
UN Expressed Deep Concern Over Escalating Tensions Between Lebanon, Israel

UN Expressed Deep Concern Over Escalating Tensions Between Lebanon, Israel

The UN human rights office expressed grave concern over the rising tensions between Lebanon and Israel, Anadolu news agency reported today. Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasan stated they are “extremely worried” about the situation, with hundreds killed, thousands injured, and tens of…
Horn of Africa Fights Back Against Extreme Weather with AI

Horn of Africa Fights Back Against Extreme Weather with AI

The Horn of Africa, a region grappling with devastating floods due to climate change, is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for help, AfricaNews reported yesterday. Scientists at Oxford University are developing an AI system that can predict extreme weather events…
China Arrests Thousands for “Unorthodox” Faiths, US Report Says

China Arrests Thousands for “Unorthodox” Faiths, US Report Says

The US State Department’s report on religious freedom accuses China of arresting thousands yearly for practicing religions seen as undermining the Communist Party, RFA reported yesterday. The report claims China forces religious groups to promote Party ideology and targets critics…
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