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More Than One Million Mothers and Children in Afghanistan Deprived of UN Food Aid
August 27, 2024
More Than One Million Mothers and Children in Afghanistan Deprived of UN Food Aid
The World Food Programme (WFP) has revealed that over one million mothers and children in Afghanistan are no longer receiving essential food assistance due to critical funding shortages, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. In a statement released on Sunday, the WFP…
French authorities arrest Telegram CEO at airport in Paris
August 27, 2024
French authorities arrest Telegram CEO at airport in Paris
Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, was arrested by French police at Le Bourget Airport near Paris on Saturday evening under a warrant linked to alleged shortcomings in moderating criminal activities on the messaging platform, according to French media reports. Durov…
Scientists develop new AI algorithm to reduce impact of earthquakes
August 26, 2024
Scientists develop new AI algorithm to reduce impact of earthquakes
A new effort to use artificial intelligence (AI) for predicting earthquakes has sparked optimism that the technology could eventually help reduce the impact of earthquakes on lives and economies, SciTechDaily reported. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin developed…
Africa to receive 10,000 mpox vaccines after delay in availability
August 26, 2024
Africa to receive 10,000 mpox vaccines after delay in availability
Africa is set to receive its first batch of mpox vaccines this week, following a delay in their availability on the continent compared to other parts of the world, as reported by The Guardian. The 10,000 doses, donated by the…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: All attempts to erase Holy Ashura and Arbaeen rituals have failed
August 26, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: All attempts to erase Holy Ashura and Arbaeen rituals have failed
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, affirmed that all attempts to erase the rituals associated with Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, particularly the Arbaeen Pilgrimage, have failed, regardless of the efforts made by tyrants in…
Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Uyghur City in Mongolia
August 26, 2024
Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Uyghur City in Mongolia
Turkish and Mongolian researchers have unearthed the ruins of Togu Balik, an ancient city believed to have been built by Uyghurs around 1,400 years ago in northern Mongolia, RFA reported yesterday. The excavation, conducted in June and July 2024 in…
Iraqi Prime Minister Announces Succes of Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 26, 2024
Iraqi Prime Minister Announces Succes of Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced the successful execution of the Husseini Arbaeen pilgrimage plan during a press conference in Karbala on Sunday, INA news agency reported yesterday. Al-Sudani confirmed the allocation of 3.5 trillion dinars to support 36 service…
Taliban’s Religious Intolerance Threatens Afghanistan’s Historical Tolerance
August 26, 2024
Taliban’s Religious Intolerance Threatens Afghanistan’s Historical Tolerance
The Taliban’s renewed rule has led to increased religious intolerance, particularly targeting non-Hanafi sects and followers of various faiths, says an article published by Hasht-e-Subh on August 24. This change marks a stark departure from the country’s historical legacy of…
Taliban Prohibits Broadcast of Educational Programs Above Grade Six in Khost
August 25, 2024
Taliban Prohibits Broadcast of Educational Programs Above Grade Six in Khost
Sources in Khost province report that the Taliban has imposed restrictions on educational programs broadcast on local radio and television stations for grades above six, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. This decision, mandated by the Taliban’s Ministry of Education, was communicated…
Two Bus Accidents in Pakistan Claim 36 Lives
August 25, 2024
Two Bus Accidents in Pakistan Claim 36 Lives
At least 36 people lost their lives in two separate bus accidents in Pakistan over the weekend, highlighting the country’s ongoing road safety issues, Al Jazeera reported today. Twelve fatalities occurred on the Makran Coastal Highway in Balochistan, while 24…