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Due to its religious and cultural heritage, Holy Karbala to embrace largest industrial city in Iraq
July 2, 2024
Due to its religious and cultural heritage, Holy Karbala to embrace largest industrial city in Iraq
The local government in Holy Karbala has announced that a piece of land measuring 1,000 dunams (100 hectares) has been designated for constructing the largest industrial city in the province, aiming to create thousands of job opportunities and boost economic…
AI voice technology may replace jobs of around 5,000 Australian voice actors
July 2, 2024
AI voice technology may replace jobs of around 5,000 Australian voice actors
Voice actors in Australia are facing an existential threat as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) voice cloning technology begins to replace their roles in corporate and radio settings, The Guardian reported. The Australian Association of Voice Actors (AAVA) has…
One in eight people is living with obesity, WHO orld
July 2, 2024
One in eight people is living with obesity, WHO orld
One in eight people is living with obesity, the World Health Organization (WHO) said as it outlined the numerous health risks associated with being obese. The health organization emphasized that “obesity can have detrimental effects on vital organs and systems…
Nigeria: Unprecedented child malnutrition amid violence and food shortages
July 2, 2024
Nigeria: Unprecedented child malnutrition amid violence and food shortages
A huge number of children in northern Nigeria are experiencing severe malnutrition, as reported by The Guardian, citing local aid workers. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization in Maiduguri, Nigeria has the highest number of food-insecure people globally,…
Black banners of mourning and sorrow cover interior walls of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
July 2, 2024
Black banners of mourning and sorrow cover interior walls of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has announced the start of its special preparations to receive the holy month of Muharram, by hanging black banners on the interior walls of the holy shrine. Officials at the Maintenance Department said that, “The technical…
Three out five human rights defenders face online harassment worldwide, new survey reveals
July 2, 2024
Three out five human rights defenders face online harassment worldwide, new survey reveals
A new analysis, carried out by Amnesty International across 59 counties, has found that three out of five child and young human rights defenders face online harassment in connection with their activism. More than 1400 young activists participated in the…
UNRWA demands immediate opening of crossings to deliver food aid to Gazans
July 2, 2024
UNRWA demands immediate opening of crossings to deliver food aid to Gazans
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) stated that the people of the Gaza Strip “have lost all means of life,” demanding the opening of crossings and the entry of sufficient food…
Childhood exposure to air pollution connected to developing bronchitis in adulthood, research finds
July 2, 2024
Childhood exposure to air pollution connected to developing bronchitis in adulthood, research finds
New research by a team from the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine has found evidence linking long-term childhood exposure to air pollution with the development of bronchitis symptoms in adulthood. The study utilized data from 1,308 participants…
Pakistan Sees Decline in Militant Attacks in June
July 2, 2024
Pakistan Sees Decline in Militant Attacks in June
June saw a 20% decline in militant attacks across Pakistan, resulting in fewer deaths and injuries, Dawn Newspaper reported today. According to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies, militants carried out 69 attacks last month, leaving 60 people…
Pakistan: Police in Lahore put on high alert ahead of Holy Muharram
July 1, 2024
Pakistan: Police in Lahore put on high alert ahead of Holy Muharram
Ahead of the month of Muharram, the Lahore police has put security on high alert and intensified the security of mosques, imam bargahs, and key places, Pakistani Samaa TV said on Sunday. The Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamiana…