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Philippines to Host US Visa-Processing Center for Afghan Nationals
August 21, 2024
Philippines to Host US Visa-Processing Center for Afghan Nationals
The Philippines has agreed to temporarily host a US visa-processing center for Afghan nationals who assisted American forces in Afghanistan and were left behind during the 2021 withdrawal, Arab News reported yesterday. In 2022, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken…
Scrolling through social media to alleviate boredom may exacerbate negative feelings, study finds
August 21, 2024
Scrolling through social media to alleviate boredom may exacerbate negative feelings, study finds
According to a new study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, researchers from the University of Toronto have found that scrolling through social media to alleviate boredom may actually exacerbate the feeling. The research indicates that behaviors like fast-forwarding…
El Niño-induced drought forces families in South Africa to marry off girls for food
August 21, 2024
El Niño-induced drought forces families in South Africa to marry off girls for food
The Southern African region is currently experiencing a severe drought caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon, affecting around 56.8 million people who are struggling to find food. A recent report by ActionAid revealed that some families have resorted to…
Former Afghan president urges Taliban to allow girls to pursue their education
August 21, 2024
Former Afghan president urges Taliban to allow girls to pursue their education
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai urged the Taliban regime on Sunday to permit education for girls and women. In a post on X marking the 105th anniversary of Afghanistan’s independence, Karzai called on the nation’s citizens to unite for learning…
African continent is facing a rise in mosquito-borne infections, scientists warn
August 21, 2024
African continent is facing a rise in mosquito-borne infections, scientists warn
The African continent is experiencing an increase in mosquito-borne diseases, such as malaria and dengue fever, which is putting significant strain on public health systems, scientists cautioned during a virtual forum held on Monday in anticipation of World Mosquito Day.…
Polio is ravaging Gaza’s population and threatening the world, UN warns
August 21, 2024
Polio is ravaging Gaza’s population and threatening the world, UN warns
The United Nations has declared Gaza a dangerous epidemic zone and warned of a potential disaster among the Strip’s population that could spread rapidly and easily to other countries around the world. Medical teams are deeply concerned about the emergence…
Imam Hussain Media Group continues its live coverage of Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 21, 2024
Imam Hussain Media Group continues its live coverage of Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Imam Hussain Media Group emphasized on Tuesday the significant role that media plays in spreading the sacred Cause of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, through the coverage of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage rituals. In a statement to Shia Waves…
Saudi authorities execute Shia detainee based on alleged charges of having links with Al-Qaeda
August 21, 2024
Saudi authorities execute Shia detainee based on alleged charges of having links with Al-Qaeda
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, Saudi authorities executed detainee Abdul Majeed Al-Nimr, a resident of Al-Awamiyah in Qatif, making him the 10th political detainee from Qatif to be executed since the beginning of 2024. In an official statement, the Saudi…
Holy Najaf hosts 13th Preaching Conference for Hussaini Mawakib organizers
August 21, 2024
Holy Najaf hosts 13th Preaching Conference for Hussaini Mawakib organizers
The holy city of Najaf has hosted the 13th Preaching Conference for Hussaini Mawakib organizers, with the participation of more than 450 people, including several scholars and distinguished figures from the honourable Hawza. The conference focuses on the significant role…
Record Violence Against Aid Workers: UN Reports Alarming Statistics
August 20, 2024
Record Violence Against Aid Workers: UN Reports Alarming Statistics
On World Humanitarian Day, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) revealed a staggering increase in violence against aid workers. According to an article published yesterday by reliefweb, 280 aid workers were killed across 33 countries…