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Global Diabetes Cases Double to Over 800 Million in 30 Years
November 15, 2024
Global Diabetes Cases Double to Over 800 Million in 30 Years
A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet reveals that the global rate of diabetes has doubled over the past three decades, now affecting over 800 million adults worldwide, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Conducted by the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration in…
Study Reveals Climate Change Threatens Fish Populations
November 15, 2024
Study Reveals Climate Change Threatens Fish Populations
A recent study has unveiled alarming effects of climate change on ocean ecosystems, particularly how warming waters impact fish populations, Earth.com reported yesterday. Researchers found that a predicted 16% to 26% decrease in phytoplankton—tiny organisms crucial to the aquatic food…
OpenAI To Launch AI Agent Tool to Automate Tasks for Users
November 15, 2024
OpenAI To Launch AI Agent Tool to Automate Tasks for Users
OpenAI is on the verge of launching a new artificial intelligence tool, codenamed “Operator,” designed to automate various tasks for users, including coding and travel bookings, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The anticipated release is scheduled for January and will initially…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Increasing success is linked to love and devotion to Sayyeda Fatimah al-Zahra
November 14, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Increasing success is linked to love and devotion to Sayyeda Fatimah al-Zahra
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has emphasized that a person’s success is closely tied to their love and devotion for Sayyeda Fatimah al-Zahra, peace be upon her. The Grand Marja’s remarks were shared on his…
Mpox outbreak in DRC and Burundi puts children at critical risk, cases surge by over 130%
November 14, 2024
Mpox outbreak in DRC and Burundi puts children at critical risk, cases surge by over 130%
A new, aggressive strain of the mpox virus is spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi, disproportionately impacting children. Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency in August, cases among children in…
Spain faces new flood warnings as storm threatens parts of country
November 14, 2024
Spain faces new flood warnings as storm threatens parts of country
Parts of Spain are bracing for more severe flooding as a new storm brings heavy rains just two weeks after catastrophic floods claimed over 200 lives in Valencia, media outlets said. The latest storm has triggered red alerts for rainfall…
150-year-old mosque reopens in Albania following restoration work
November 14, 2024
150-year-old mosque reopens in Albania following restoration work
The village of Guri i Kalit in Albania celebrated the reopening of its 150-year-old historic mosque after extensive restoration efforts. Hundreds of Muslims gathered for the event, joined by prominent religious figures, including Berat’s Mufti Sheikh Amirqon Fathaj and Kukës’…
Italian party launches campaign to ban headscarves in schools
November 14, 2024
Italian party launches campaign to ban headscarves in schools
Italian MEP Susanna Ceccardi, from the League party, has launched a campaign to ban headscarves in Italian schools, under the slogan “Bare Heads in Classrooms.” Supported by the League’s branch in Tuscany, the campaign includes posters throughout Rome and a…
New Study Indicates Surge in Xenophobic and Anti-Muslim Sentiment in Germany
November 14, 2024
New Study Indicates Surge in Xenophobic and Anti-Muslim Sentiment in Germany
A recent study from Leipzig University highlights a significant rise in xenophobic and anti-Muslim sentiment in Germany, Middle East Monitor reported yesterday. Conducted by Prof. Dr. Oliver Decker and Prof. Dr. Ayline Heller, the study found a 4.8 percentage point…
UNAMA Condemns Taliban’s Public Executions as Human Rights Violations
November 14, 2024
UNAMA Condemns Taliban’s Public Executions as Human Rights Violations
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has condemned the Taliban’s recent execution of a man in Paktia Province, calling for an immediate moratorium on all public executions. In a statement posted on X, UNAMA criticized the public execution…