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Short-term exposure to air pollution can weaken concentration and affect emotional recognition, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. Researchers tested 26 participants before and after they were exposed to either high levels of particulate matter (PM) from…

The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in the holy city of Karbala held a celebration marking the blessed births of Abu al-Fadl Abbas and Imam Zain al-Abidin, peace be upon him, on the 4th and 5th of…

The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has stressed that spreading the culture of the Holy Quran, the message of Prophet Muhammad and the teachings of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, is an individual duty for everyone,…

Saudi authorities executed two citizens, Fahd bin Saud bin Hamad Al-Shammari and Sami bin Khalaf bin Aqil Al-Mutairi, on Wednesday after convicting them of “treason” and “supporting terrorism,” according to a statement from the Ministry of Interior. The ministry claimed…

UNICEF’s latest analysis reveals alarming air pollution levels affecting 500 million children in East Asia and the Pacific, the organization’s website reported. As Bangkok faces severe air quality issues, the report highlights the grave consequences of toxic air, particularly during…

Amnesty International has called on the Philippine government to stop misusing anti-terrorism laws against human rights advocates and NGOs, Jurist News reported. The organization highlighted a troubling trend of state-sponsored harassment targeting development workers and activists, particularly through “red-tagging,” which…

Greek authorities have declared a state of emergency on Santorini following a surge in seismic activity, including a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday—the strongest recorded on the island since thousands of tremors began last week, The Guardian reported. The emergency measures,…

Approximately 2,900 people have died in violent clashes between M23 rebels and Democratic Republic of Congo forces in Goma, Anadolu Agency reported citing a UN official. The humanitarian crisis in this eastern city has drawn the attention of the International…

During President Asif Ali Zardari’s five-day visit to Beijing, Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of Chinese personnel involved in development projects, as tensions rise due to ongoing militant attacks, VOA reported. In a joint communique issued on…

UNESCO on Wednesday celebrated the completion of its $115 million “Revive the Spirit of Mosul” program, restoring several key religious monuments damaged during the ISIS rule, The Art Newspaper reported. Notable sites, including the Al-Nouri Mosque, Al-Tahera Church, and Al-Saa’a…