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Heart Disease Remains Leading Cause of Death Worldwide
January 30, 2025
Heart Disease Remains Leading Cause of Death Worldwide
Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death globally, according to the 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics report by the American Heart Association (AHA) as published in an article on Earth.com. The report reveals that cardiovascular disease…
Rising Demand for Muslim Burial Plots in Japan
January 30, 2025
Rising Demand for Muslim Burial Plots in Japan
As Japan’s Muslim population grows, so does the demand for burial plots that align with Islamic practices, which prohibit cremation, Japan Today reported. Local governments are exploring the establishment of new cemeteries, but some community leaders express concerns over sanitary…
Global Outrage Over China’s DeepSeek AI for Uyghur Censorship
January 30, 2025
Global Outrage Over China’s DeepSeek AI for Uyghur Censorship
China’s DeepSeek AI platform is facing severe backlash for its alleged role in promoting state propaganda and censoring sensitive topics, particularly concerning the Uyghur community. Human rights activists and international experts, including the Campaign for Uyghur, have condemned the platform…
Ethiopia Hosts International Quran and Azan Competition This Week
January 30, 2025
Ethiopia Hosts International Quran and Azan Competition This Week
Ethiopia has welcomed over 100 competitors from 60 countries for the International Quran and Azan Competition, which kicked off on Wednesday, ENA reported. This prestigious five-day event marks the second round of the Ethiopian International Quran and Azan Competition Award,…
West Africa Bloc Confirms Exit of Junta-led States
January 30, 2025
West Africa Bloc Confirms Exit of Junta-led States
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially announced the exit of junta-led Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the bloc, effective January 29, Arab News reported. This decision follows the countries’ withdrawal last year amid a series…
ICC prosecutor urges global action amid escalating atrocities in Sudan’s Darfur
January 29, 2025
ICC prosecutor urges global action amid escalating atrocities in Sudan’s Darfur
The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) prosecutor, Karim Khan, has called for urgent international action to address worsening atrocities in Sudan’s Darfur region, news outlet Arab News reported. Speaking to the UN Security Council, Khan highlighted a dire situation marked by…
Tech stocks rebound after DeepSeek rollout
January 29, 2025
Tech stocks rebound after DeepSeek rollout
Technology stocks partially recovered on Tuesday after a massive selloff triggered by the release of a low-cost Chinese AI model, Reuters reported. Nvidia, which lost nearly $593 billion in market value on Monday—the biggest one-day loss for any company—bounced back…
U.S. aid freeze leaves thousands of Afghan refugees in limbo
January 29, 2025
U.S. aid freeze leaves thousands of Afghan refugees in limbo
Thousands of Afghans who worked for the U.S. government now face uncertainty as the Trump administration halts foreign aid and refugee assistance, the CNN reported on Monday. The freeze has disrupted relocation plans and cut off essential services for those…
Taliban restrictions halt training for thousands of female health workers in Afghanistan
January 29, 2025
Taliban restrictions halt training for thousands of female health workers in Afghanistan
A United Nations report covering October to December 2024 reveals that nearly 40,000 midwives and 3,000 nurses in Afghanistan were unable to complete their training due to Taliban-imposed restrictions. The report highlights the severe impact of these measures on women’s…
New Kiswah for Holy Shrine of Karbala Martyrs completed
January 29, 2025
New Kiswah for Holy Shrine of Karbala Martyrs completed
In commemoration of the Prophet’s Ascension Day, the new cover (kiswah) for the holy shrine of the Martyrs of Karbala was displayed on Tuesday in Imam Hussein Holy Shrine. The cover, crafted over three years by Iraqi artisans, is a…