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Tensions rise between Afghanistan and Pakistan over security concerns
February 7, 2025
Tensions rise between Afghanistan and Pakistan over security concerns
Relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have grown increasingly tense due to cross-border security issues and the presence of militant groups, Afghan news agency Khaama Press reported. While Pakistan has long maintained ties with the Taliban, recent developments suggest growing friction,…
Nigeria introduces new guidelines for plastic waste management
February 7, 2025
Nigeria introduces new guidelines for plastic waste management
The Nigerian government has released new guidelines to support the implementation of its National Policy on Plastic Waste Management (NPPWM), news outlets reported. These guidelines, developed between March 2023 and November 2024, aim to help state and local governments manage…
Study finds air pollution impairs focus and emotional recognition
February 7, 2025
Study finds air pollution impairs focus and emotional recognition
Short-term exposure to air pollution can weaken concentration and affect emotional recognition, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Researchers tested 26 participants before and after they were exposed to either high levels of particulate matter (PM) from…
Karbala office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi celebrates blessed births of Abul-Fadl Abbas, Imam al-Sajjad
February 7, 2025
Karbala office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi celebrates blessed births of Abul-Fadl Abbas, Imam al-Sajjad
The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in the holy city of Karbala held a celebration marking the blessed births of Abu al-Fadl Abbas and Imam Zain al-Abidin, peace be upon him, on the 4th and 5th of…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi emphasizes individual duty of spreading teachings of Holy Quran, Ahlulbay
February 7, 2025
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi emphasizes individual duty of spreading teachings of Holy Quran, Ahlulbay
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has stressed that spreading the culture of the Holy Quran, the message of Prophet Muhammad and the teachings of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, is an individual duty for everyone,…
Saudi Arabia executes two citizens amid accusations of using judiciary to silence dissent
February 7, 2025
Saudi Arabia executes two citizens amid accusations of using judiciary to silence dissent
Saudi authorities executed two citizens, Fahd bin Saud bin Hamad Al-Shammari and Sami bin Khalaf bin Aqil Al-Mutairi, on Wednesday after convicting them of “treason” and “supporting terrorism,” according to a statement from the Ministry of Interior. The ministry claimed…
UNICEF Warns of Devastating Impact of Air Pollution on Children in East Asia, the Pacific
February 7, 2025
UNICEF Warns of Devastating Impact of Air Pollution on Children in East Asia, the Pacific
UNICEF’s latest analysis reveals alarming air pollution levels affecting 500 million children in East Asia and the Pacific, the organization’s website reported. As Bangkok faces severe air quality issues, the report highlights the grave consequences of toxic air, particularly during…
Philippines Urged to Halt Anti-Terrorism Laws Against Human Rights Activists
February 7, 2025
Philippines Urged to Halt Anti-Terrorism Laws Against Human Rights Activists
Amnesty International has called on the Philippine government to stop misusing anti-terrorism laws against human rights advocates and NGOs, Jurist News reported. The organization highlighted a troubling trend of state-sponsored harassment targeting development workers and activists, particularly through “red-tagging,” which…
Greece: Santorini declares state of emergency amid ongoing seismic activity
February 7, 2025
Greece: Santorini declares state of emergency amid ongoing seismic activity
Greek authorities have declared a state of emergency on Santorini following a surge in seismic activity, including a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday—the strongest recorded on the island since thousands of tremors began last week, The Guardian reported. The emergency measures,…
Violence in Eastern DR Congo Claims 2,900 Lives as ICC Monitors Goma Situation
February 7, 2025
Violence in Eastern DR Congo Claims 2,900 Lives as ICC Monitors Goma Situation
Approximately 2,900 people have died in violent clashes between M23 rebels and Democratic Republic of Congo forces in Goma, Anadolu Agency reported citing a UN official. The humanitarian crisis in this eastern city has drawn the attention of the International…