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Above-Average Temperatures Expected During Upcoming Hajj Pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia
June 5, 2024
Above-Average Temperatures Expected During Upcoming Hajj Pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia warned pilgrims on Tuesday to prepare for searing heat during this year’s Hajj, one of the largest annual religious gatherings in the world. According to the country’s national meteorology center, average high temperatures are forecast to reach 44…
Taliban Carries Out Public Floggings of Over 60 Afghans
June 5, 2024
Taliban Carries Out Public Floggings of Over 60 Afghans
The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has carried out public floggings of over 63 people, including 14 women, in the northern province of Sar-e Pul, VOA reported yesterday. The individuals were convicted of crimes such as homosexuality, adultery, and “immoral relations”,…
PEC: Over 2,000 Journalists Killed Worldwide in 20 Years
June 5, 2024
PEC: Over 2,000 Journalists Killed Worldwide in 20 Years
A staggering toll has been taken on the journalism profession over the past two decades, with the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) reporting that more than 2,000 journalists have been killed worldwide since 2004, an average of 100 per year, Anadolu…
‘Triple Threat’ of Extreme Heat, Oxygen Loss, Acidification Faces Oceans
June 5, 2024
‘Triple Threat’ of Extreme Heat, Oxygen Loss, Acidification Faces Oceans
New research has found the world’s oceans are under siege from a convergence of extreme heat, oxygen loss, and acidification, the Guardian reported yesterday. The research, published in AGU Advances, says that about a fifth of the ocean’s surface is…
German Interior Minister warns against arbitrary condemnation of Muslims following stabbing attack
June 5, 2024
German Interior Minister warns against arbitrary condemnation of Muslims following stabbing attack
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has warned against making arbitrary judgments against Muslims in the aftermath of the stabbing attack in Mannheim. In her statements on Tuesday in Berlin, Faeser emphasized the importance of distinguishing between Muslims and extremist Islamists,…
Following steps of Norway, Spain and Ireland, Slovenia recognises Palestinian state
June 5, 2024
Following steps of Norway, Spain and Ireland, Slovenia recognises Palestinian state
Slovenia recognised a Palestinian state on Tuesday after its parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of the move, media outlets reported. The decision came days after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognised a state of Palestinian. The Slovenian government endorsed a motion…
3,500-year-old palace discovered in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
June 4, 2024
3,500-year-old palace discovered in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
The University of Sulaymaniyah has announced the discovery of an ancient palace dating back more than 3,500 years, belonging to peoples who once lived in the city. Dr. Dilshad Zamua, the head of the excavation team, stated in a press…
Iraq: Husseini Rituals and Processions Department begins preparations for Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage
June 4, 2024
Iraq: Husseini Rituals and Processions Department begins preparations for Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage
The Department of Rituals, Processions, and Husseini Mawakib in Iraq and the Islamic World, affiliated to Imam Hussein and Al-Abbas Holy Shrines, held a meeting in the presence of representatives of the Husseini Mawakib in Babylon in preparation for the…
UNICEF: Flash floods in Afghanistan threaten lives of thousands of children
June 4, 2024
UNICEF: Flash floods in Afghanistan threaten lives of thousands of children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported that tens of thousands of children in Afghanistan continue to be affected by ongoing flash floods, particularly in the northern provinces of Baghlan and Badakhshan and the western province of Ghor. These floods…
Germany: Hamburg bans niqab in schools with fines for non-compliance
June 4, 2024
Germany: Hamburg bans niqab in schools with fines for non-compliance
This law was enacted by the ruling coalition between the Red-Green parties, along with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in mid-May. The law aims to prevent female students from wearing the niqab during classes…