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Japanese Scientists Create World’s Largest Biohybrid Robot Hand

Japanese Scientists Create World’s Largest Biohybrid Robot Hand

A team of Japanese researchers has developed the world’s largest biohybrid robot hand, utilizing cultivated human muscle tissues for movement, Anadolu Agency reported. Measuring 18 centimeters (7.08 inches) in length, including a forearm section, the hand features five fingers that…
Refugee Organization Criticizes Egypt Over Treatment of Sudanese Refugees

Refugee Organization Criticizes Egypt Over Treatment of Sudanese Refugees

Refugees International has raised alarm over the deteriorating conditions faced by Sudanese refugees in Egypt, calling for immediate international intervention, Jurist News reported. A recent report, “No Model of Refuge,” highlights risks of deportation, restricted access to essential services, and…
UNICEF Reports Over 19 Million Afghans Received Humanitarian Aid

UNICEF Reports Over 19 Million Afghans Received Humanitarian Aid

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced that over 19 million people in Afghanistan received humanitarian assistance last year, with more than half being children, Khaama Press reported. In a report released on February 23, UNICEF highlighted that the aid…
Prominent Uyghur Historian Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison

Prominent Uyghur Historian Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison

Ghojaniyaz Yollugh Tekin, a prominent Uyghur historian and expert on Uyghur place names, is serving a 17-year prison sentence in Hotan, Xinjiang, after being detained in 2017, RFA reported. His sentencing came in late 2018, following his research and writings…
Marriage rates on decline worldwide, global reports reveal

Marriage rates on decline worldwide, global reports reveal

In many countries, marriage rates have been declining for decades and are currently at their lowest point in recorded history. However, this trend is not universal and varies based on the country. In Europe, the highest number of marriages in…
24th of Shaban Commemorates Sorrowful Passing of Ayatollah Mirza Muhammad Hasan Shirazi

24th of Shaban Commemorates Sorrowful Passing of Ayatollah Mirza Muhammad Hasan Shirazi

One and a half centuries ago, following the passing of Sheikh Morteza Ansari, the leadership of the Shia community was entrusted to Mirza Shirazi. On the 24th of Sha’ban, we commemorate the anniversary of the passing of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid…
8th International Conference “Salman: A Meeting of Religions” held in Baghdad, Iraq

8th International Conference “Salman: A Meeting of Religions” held in Baghdad, Iraq

The shrine of the revered companion Salman Al-Muhammadi in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad, hosted the 8th International Conference on Friday under the theme “Identity Challenges in the Era of Occultation.” Organized by the Secretariat General of ShiIa Shrines, the event gathered…
3rd edition of Ayn Al-Hayat Festival kicks off in Holy Samarra, Iraq

3rd edition of Ayn Al-Hayat Festival kicks off in Holy Samarra, Iraq

Coinciding with the blessed births of the Infallible Imams of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, the third edition of the Ayn Al-Hayat Festival was launched at the shrine of Imam Al-Askari, peace be upon him, in Samarra, Iraq. Organized by…
Syria increases visa fees for Iraqi visitors fivefold

Syria increases visa fees for Iraqi visitors fivefold

The new Syrian administration has significantly increased visa fees for Iraqi visitors, raising the cost from $50 to $250 for a single-entry visa, according to a document obtained by Shia Waves Agency. The new visa allows a three-month stay but…
Iraq: Legal team formed to internationalize genocide against Shia Fayli Kurds

Iraq: Legal team formed to internationalize genocide against Shia Fayli Kurds

In a significant step to highlight the genocide against Shia Fayli Kurds, a specialized legal team has been formed to present the case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and international organizations. Led by Judge Munir Haddad and Kamal…
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