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Afghanistan, a country already grappling with conflict and instability, faces another formidable foe: climate change. Despite contributing a mere 0.8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the UN labels it one of the most vulnerable nations to its devastating effects, Hast-e-Subh…

China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have kicked off the second edition of their joint military drills, dubbed “Falcon Shield-2024”, in China’s northwestern Xinjiang province, The EurAsian Times reported yesterday. The air force exercises, which began in late June,…

Researchers have identified a new genetic disorder causing severe developmental delays in children and adults, The Guardian reported yesterday. According to the article, the condition, estimated to impact hundreds of thousands globally, is characterized by speech difficulties, feeding tube dependency,…

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has launched the initiative “Read It .. To Understand It,” aiming to address the recurring insults to the Holy Quran in Western countries. ICESCO announced the initiative in a statement issued…

Bahrain has recently seen a series of attacks on Ashura observances, with the Bahraini Ministry of Interior implementing repressive measures in several areas coinciding with the commemoration of Holy Ashura. In the Tubli area, Ashura displays were repeatedly attacked by…

The Taliban government has imposed new restrictions on Muharram mourning ceremonies in Afghanistan, causing widespread discontent among the Shia community. According to new instructions described by the Taliban government as a “commitment,” the observance of Ashura in certain areas is…

The Faal al-Khairat Cultural and Charitable Foundation in Niger has called for the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, and the Husseini rituals. The foundation emphasized the importance of reviving this significant occasion, which carries…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) handed over 12,400 cartons of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) to the Jigawa State Government on Tuesday to support malnourished children. According to a statement from UNICEF’s head of Advocacy and Media Relations, the RUTF…

The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today that it has reached an agreement with its Turkish counterpart to exempt two age groups from visa requirements for travel to Turkey. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq stated in a…

The fight against forced labor in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is gaining momentum as the US strengthens enforcement and the EU grapples with an upcoming regulation. The US government has prioritized the aluminum sector for stricter enforcement under the…