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Indonesian polio vaccines reach 8.6 million children in Afghanistan
July 4, 2024
Indonesian polio vaccines reach 8.6 million children in Afghanistan
The Indonesian Agency for International Development (Indonesian AID) announced that its donation of bivalent oral polio vaccines, produced in Indonesia, has been administered to 8.6 million children in Afghanistan. The chairperson of Indonesian AID stated that this vaccine donation demonstrates…
Taliban seal Shiite mosque in Kabul, order evacuation of 100 houses
July 4, 2024
Taliban seal Shiite mosque in Kabul, order evacuation of 100 houses
The Ministry of Justice of Afghanistan, under the control of the Taliban, has demanded the evacuation of at least 100 houses in the senatorial area of the 6th district of Kabul city, claiming that the houses were built on usurped…
Flag-Changing Ceremony to Mark Muharram in Holy Karbala
July 4, 2024
Flag-Changing Ceremony to Mark Muharram in Holy Karbala
On Sunday night, coinciding the first night of Muharram, the red flag of the Shrine of the Honourable Sayyed al-Shuhada and Abalfazl al-Abbas, peace be upon them both, will be changed after Maghrib and Isha prayers. The Holy Shrines are…
Ants Become First Known Animal Surgeons Besides Humans
July 4, 2024
Ants Become First Known Animal Surgeons Besides Humans
Researchers at Lausanne University witnessed ants performing amputations on injured nest mates, the Guardian reported yesterday. This behavior, never before observed outside humans, appears to be a life-saving medical practice for these social insects, the article mentioned. The study, published…
UNICEF to Rebuild 190 Schools in Afghanistan, Providing Education for 200,000 Children
July 4, 2024
UNICEF to Rebuild 190 Schools in Afghanistan, Providing Education for 200,000 Children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced plans to reconstruct 190 schools in Afghanistan this year, Khaama Press reported yesterday. The organization stated that this initiative, undertaken with the cooperation and financial support of the European Union, will create…
Deadly Bombing Hits Former Pakistani Senator Near Afghan Border
July 4, 2024
Deadly Bombing Hits Former Pakistani Senator Near Afghan Border
A roadside bomb blast in Pakistan’s Bajaur district near the Afghan border killed a former senator and four others on Wednesday, VOA reported yesterday. Initial police investigations concluded that suspected militants used a remote-controlled device to target the former member…
Kashmir: Srinagar DC Holds Meeting to Ensure Peaceful Muharram Processions
July 4, 2024
Kashmir: Srinagar DC Holds Meeting to Ensure Peaceful Muharram Processions
In preparation for the holy month of Muharram, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Srinagar held a meeting with prominent Shia leaders on Wednesday, Greater Kashmir reported today. The purpose of the meeting, which was attended by senior Police and administrative…
Thailand: Shia Muslims Gear Up for Muharram Mourning Ceremonies
July 4, 2024
Thailand: Shia Muslims Gear Up for Muharram Mourning Ceremonies
As the holy month of Muharram approaches, Shia Muslims in Thailand are gearing up for the annual mourning rituals commemorating the martyrdom of Imam al-Hussein, peace be upon him, Iqna news reported on Tuesday. Husseiniyyas and mosques across cities like…
ICESCO set to issue Islamic World Charter on Artificial Intelligence
July 3, 2024
ICESCO set to issue Islamic World Charter on Artificial Intelligence
The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) intends to issue the Islamic World Charter on Artificial Intelligence. This announcement was made in a statement released by ICESCO on Tuesday during the launch of the regional workshop for the…
UN endorses Chinese resolution on equal access to artificial intelligence
July 3, 2024
UN endorses Chinese resolution on equal access to artificial intelligence
The U.N. General Assembly adopted a Chinese-sponsored resolution with U.S. support urging wealthy developed nations to close the widening gap with developing countries and ensure they have equal opportunities to use and benefit from artificial intelligence. The resolution approved Monday…