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Controversy erupts over discovery of hidden tomb in Petra, Jordan

Controversy erupts over discovery of hidden tomb in Petra, Jordan

The discovery of a hidden underground tomb in Jordan’s Petra by American archaeologists has sparked widespread controversy among archaeologists. The archaeological site is believed to date back to the 1st century BCE. A report from the American Center for Archaeological…
Experts urge world leaders to confront biodiversity crisis

Experts urge world leaders to confront biodiversity crisis

As world leaders gather for the COP16 UN biodiversity conference in Cali, Colombia, scientists are sounding the alarm about an impending crisis that threatens Earth’s ecosystems, The Guardian reported. With alarming declines in wildlife populations and critical ecosystems nearing tipping…
Over 230 Migrants Rescued from Boat off Spain’s Canary Islands Amid Surge in Irregular Migration

Over 230 Migrants Rescued from Boat off Spain’s Canary Islands Amid Surge in Irregular Migration

On October 20, Spanish coast guards rescued 231 migrants, including 14 women and three children, from a wooden boat near Gran Canaria’s main port, Arab News reported. This incident marks the largest single rescue of the year in the region.…
Hong Kong Aims to Certify 500 Halal Restaurants by 2025 to Attract Muslim Tourists

Hong Kong Aims to Certify 500 Halal Restaurants by 2025 to Attract Muslim Tourists

Hong Kong’s government is working to attract more Muslim tourists by expanding halal dining options, targeting over 500 certified halal restaurants by the end of 2025, About Islam website revealed yesterday. This initiative, up from the current 142 certified establishments,…
Taliban to Convert State Television Stations into Radio Outlets

Taliban to Convert State Television Stations into Radio Outlets

The Taliban is reportedly planning to convert state television stations into radio outlets following its ban on broadcasting images of living beings, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. Sources indicate that staff from the national television network in Kabul and other provinces…
Pakistani Senate Approves Legislation to Enhance Islamic Banking Framework

Pakistani Senate Approves Legislation to Enhance Islamic Banking Framework

In a late-night session on Saturday, the Senate passed the Banking Companies Amendment Bill, aimed at strengthening the legal framework for Islamic banking in Pakistan, Dawn reported yesterday. The session, initially scheduled for 11 AM, faced multiple delays due to…
Lebanon’s historical landmarks at risk amid ongoing war

Lebanon’s historical landmarks at risk amid ongoing war

Ba’albek Mayor Mustafa al-Shaal confirmed that the damage caused by the assault near the archaeological site of Qubbat Douris poses a major threat to Lebanon’s cultural heritage. He highlighted that the assault caused part of the upper stones to collapse…
Number of Muslims and Christians predicted to be equal by 2060

Number of Muslims and Christians predicted to be equal by 2060

The European daily newspaper “Telegrafi” published a special report, enriched with charts, that mapped the distribution of countries with the largest Muslim populations and their ratio to Christians worldwide. The newspaper, in a report viewed by the Shia Waves Agency,…
Over 150 People Massacred by ISIS Terrorists in Burkina Faso

Over 150 People Massacred by ISIS Terrorists in Burkina Faso

More than 150 individuals, including many Christians, were killed in a brutal attack by extremist Sunni terrorists in Manni, Burkina Faso, on October 6, CNA reported yesterday. Local sources reported that the ISIS insurgents cut off telephone communications before targeting…
Afghan Refugees in Germany Face Discrimination and Financial Instability

Afghan Refugees in Germany Face Discrimination and Financial Instability

A recent survey by the Berlin-based Advisory Council on Integration and Migration highlights the challenges faced by Afghan refugees in Germany, particularly in the housing market, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Polling around 1,900 refugees, the study reveals that many experience…
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