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The realm of Islamic architecture continues to thrive, embracing contemporary advancements while honoring its rich heritage. Imam Ali Mosque in Copenhagen, Denmark, is one of the most beautiful mosques in Europe and the largest mosque for Shias in Denmark. Completed…

The UN refugee chief, Filippo Grandi, said on Thursday that the number of people forced to flee their homes due to war, violence, and persecution has reached 114 million and continues to rise. The UN official attributed this dramatic rise…

Verona’s museum in Italy now holds a remarkable testament to scientific collaboration across faiths. Researchers at Cambridge University in the UK have identified a rare astrolabe – an instrument once used for navigation, timekeeping, and even astrology, which dates back…

A powerful blast ripped through an LPG cylinder filling shop in Hyderabad’s Preetabad area on Thursday, leaving at least 50 people, mostly children, with severe burn injuries, Dawn reported yesterday. The explosion occurred at a ground-floor shop in the Zacha…

A troubling new report has uncovered the staggering scale of illegal gold flows out of Africa, estimating over $30 billion worth or 435 metric tons was smuggled out of the continent in 2022 alone, the Associated Press reported yesterday. According…

The global unemployment rate is expected to dip slightly to 4.9% in 2024, down from 5.0% in 2023, Reuters reported yesterday citing International Labour Organization (ILO). The UN labor agency had previously forecast unemployment to rise to 5.2% this year,…

Top United Nations officials and global technology leaders gathered this week to discuss the potential and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) at the annual AI for Good conference, VOA reported yesterday. The two-day conference, organized by the UN’s International Telecommunication…

The Bara Imambara, also known as Asafi Imambara, stands as a grand historical monument in Lucknow, built in 1784 by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula. This architectural marvel is not only one of the city’s most significant cultural and religious landmarks but also…

Venezuela has become the first Andean nation to lose all its glaciers, with the Humboldt Glacier, also known as La Corona, shrinking beyond recognition, NBC News said in a new report. Once a symbol of pride for Mérida’s residents, the…

The Philippines is enhancing its tourism offerings in Boracay by developing halal-friendly options to attract more Muslim tourists, the Arab News reported. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco announced that the Department of Tourism is collaborating with local government units to expand…