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The Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC) has announced significant infrastructure upgrades to Iraq’s telecommunications network in preparation for the upcoming Arbaeen pilgrimage. These measures aim to ensure optimal communication services and network coverage during the mass pilgrimage. In a…

In a powerful message ahead of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies on September 7, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged global leaders to invest in clean air as a vital step to save lives and tackle climate…

More than 100 people are missing following a tragic boat capsizing in the western Democratic Republic of Congo, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when a vessel, carrying approximately 300 passengers, sank in the Lukenie River…

A recent study indicates that expanding antibiotic treatment to all children under five in sub-Saharan Africa could significantly reduce mortality rates, particularly among infants, Science News reported in an article yesterday. Conducted in Niger, the research revealed a 17% drop…

A groundbreaking solar farm project in remote northern Australia has received environmental approval, paving the way for its construction and potential to transform Australia’s energy landscape, VOA reported yesterday. Sun Cable, an Australian company, plans to build a massive 12,400-hectare…

A tragic bus accident in central Iran claimed the lives of at least 28 Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan, who were en route to Iraq for the Holy Arbaeen commemorations, Arab News reported yesterday. The crash occurred late Tuesday night in…

The annual Arbaeen commemoration of Imam al-Hussein’s martyrdom, peace be upon him, has witnessed a historic influx of pilgrims from around the world. According to official figures, nearly 3 million pilgrims have entered Iraq through various entry points during the…

The late Ayatollah Sayed Ali Al-Shirazi, the eldest son of the Supreme Religious Authority Grand Ayatollah Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, was born on the 28th of Shawwal, 1389 AH. Before leaving for Kuwait, he lived in the vicinity of Imam Hussein…

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…

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…