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Men’s height and weight rise twice as fast as women’s over last century, study shows
January 23, 2025
Men’s height and weight rise twice as fast as women’s over last century, study shows
A global study reveals that men have grown in height and weight twice as fast as women over the past century, reflecting the impact of improved living conditions and sexual selection, The Guardian reported. Researchers, led by Prof. Lewis Halsey…
Seoul’s Itaewon: A cultural haven for South Korea’s Muslim community
January 23, 2025
Seoul’s Itaewon: A cultural haven for South Korea’s Muslim community
Nestled in Seoul’s Itaewon district, “Muslim Street” and the Seoul Central Mosque have become key landmarks for South Korea’s small but growing Muslim community. Muslims make up just 0.3% of the country’s 51 million population, with migrant workers comprising the…
South Sudan Faces Humanitarian Crisis as 1 Million Flee Sudan Conflict
January 23, 2025
South Sudan Faces Humanitarian Crisis as 1 Million Flee Sudan Conflict
Over one million people have fled the ongoing conflict in Sudan, entering South Sudan, Anadolu Agency reported citing the UN agencies. This significant displacement, driven by nearly two years of violence, includes many South Sudanese who had previously sought refuge…
Experts highlight AI’s efficiency in tackling global water crisis
January 23, 2025
Experts highlight AI’s efficiency in tackling global water crisis
Artificial intelligence and advanced technologies can play a crucial role in reducing wastewater and redesigning systems to promote resource recycling, experts highlighted at the World Economic Forum in Davos. With more than half of the global population projected to face…
Islamic Society of Basking Ridge to celebrate Muslim Heritage Month
January 23, 2025
Islamic Society of Basking Ridge to celebrate Muslim Heritage Month
The Islamic Society of Basking Ridge (ISBR) will host a special event, Muslim Heritage Month 2025: Unity in Diversity, on January 26, 2025, from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at 124 Church Street, Basking Ridge, New Jersey. The celebration will feature…
European Commission Applauds Inclusion of Revised Code of Conduct in Digital Services Act
January 23, 2025
European Commission Applauds Inclusion of Revised Code of Conduct in Digital Services Act
The European Commission and the European Board for Digital Services announced the integration of the revised “Code of Conduct on countering illegal hate speech online” into the Digital Services Act (DSA) on Monday, Jurist News reported. This move aims to…
ESA advances Mars lander technology for 2035 mission
January 23, 2025
ESA advances Mars lander technology for 2035 mission
The European Space Agency (ESA) is laying the groundwork for a Mars surface lander, targeting a launch by the mid-2030s, space news outlets reported. Building on its upcoming Rosalind Franklin rover mission, set to launch in 2028, ESA aims to…
Africa’s malaria vaccine rollout protects millions of children
January 23, 2025
Africa’s malaria vaccine rollout protects millions of children
The rollout of malaria vaccines across Africa has delivered nearly 10 million doses, providing protection to an estimated five million children, according to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. After a successful pilot phase (2019–2023) in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi, where the…
Imam Hussein Media Group receives first pilgrim upon return from Sayyeda Zainab Shrine
January 23, 2025
Imam Hussein Media Group receives first pilgrim upon return from Sayyeda Zainab Shrine
The Secretary-General of Imam Hussein Media Group, Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Sheikh Mustafa Al-Muhammadi, has received at the group’s headquarters the first Shia pilgrim who recently returned from visiting the Holy Shrine of Sayyeda Zainab, peace be upon her. The first…
Early Exposure to Violent Media Linked to Aggression in Teens
January 23, 2025
Early Exposure to Violent Media Linked to Aggression in Teens
A recent study led by Linda Pagani at the Université de Montréal highlights the long-term risks of early exposure to violent media, Earth.com reported. Analyzing data from nearly 2,000 children, researchers found a significant correlation between watching violent television content…