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Due to climate change, Venezuela is now first Andean country to lose all glaciers
May 31, 2024
Due to climate change, Venezuela is now first Andean country to lose all glaciers
Venezuela has become the first Andean nation to lose all its glaciers, with the Humboldt Glacier, also known as La Corona, shrinking beyond recognition, NBC News said in a new report. Once a symbol of pride for Mérida’s residents, the…
Philippines develops halal tourism in Boracay Island to attract Muslim visitors
May 30, 2024
Philippines develops halal tourism in Boracay Island to attract Muslim visitors
The Philippines is enhancing its tourism offerings in Boracay by developing halal-friendly options to attract more Muslim tourists, the Arab News reported. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco announced that the Department of Tourism is collaborating with local government units to expand…
Due to poor humanitarian record, US refuses to recognize Taliban’s ruling regime
May 30, 2024
Due to poor humanitarian record, US refuses to recognize Taliban’s ruling regime
The US National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, John Kirby, announced on Wednesday that the United States does not recognize the Taliban as the ruling authority in Afghanistan. Kirby’s statement was made during a press conference where Kirby emphasized…
Iraq reclaims more than 6,000 looted artefacts
May 30, 2024
Iraq reclaims more than 6,000 looted artefacts
The Iraqi State Board of Antiquities and Heritage (SBAH) confirmed on Wednesday that Iraq has recovered over 6,000 stolen and smuggled artifacts in cooperation with some countries around the world. SBAH’s director, Ali Ubaid Shalgam, said in a statement during…
Holy Karbala-based Al-Muhakik al-Karaki Hawza starts new academic year
May 30, 2024
Holy Karbala-based Al-Muhakik al-Karaki Hawza starts new academic year
The al-Muhakik al-Karaki Hawza, one of the scientific centres affiliated to Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Holy Karbala, has begun its new academic year. Hujjat-ul-Islam Sheikh Haider Al-Moula, the director of the al-Muhakik al-Karaki Scientific Seminary Holy Karbala emphasized the importance…
WEF says global economy expected to boost, warns of political risks
May 30, 2024
WEF says global economy expected to boost, warns of political risks
The World Economic Forum reported on Wednesday that the global economy is expected to either improve or stay stable this year, while also cautioning about potential risks arising from geopolitical and domestic tensions. The report noted an increase in economic…
“Who is Hussain?” charity carries out humanitarian activities in Washington DC
May 30, 2024
“Who is Hussain?” charity carries out humanitarian activities in Washington DC
As part of its humanitarian activities, the UK-based “Who is Hussain?” charity has carried out a campaign to help deprived and homeless people in Washington DC. According to a statement on its official Facebook account, the charity said that its,…
Pakistan: Arson Attack Targets Girls’ School in Former Taliban Stronghold
May 30, 2024
Pakistan: Arson Attack Targets Girls’ School in Former Taliban Stronghold
A group of armed assailants carried out an arson attack on a girls’ school in North Waziristan, a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban, abc News reported yesterday. The overnight attack, which took place in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, resulted…
Egypt Celebrates Completion of 14th-Centuray Maridani Mosque Restoration
May 30, 2024
Egypt Celebrates Completion of 14th-Centuray Maridani Mosque Restoration
In a ceremony on Tuesday, Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities marked the completion of a multi-year restoration project on the historic 14th-century Mosque of Altunbugha al-Maridani in Cairo, Reuters reported yesterday. The mosque, built in 1338-40 CE during the Mamluk…
Global Executions Reach Decade High in 2023, Amnesty International Reports
May 30, 2024
Global Executions Reach Decade High in 2023, Amnesty International Reports
Executions worldwide soared to their highest level in nearly a decade in 2023, as detailed in a new report by human rights organization Amnesty International. The report reveals that at least 1,153 executions were carried out globally last year, representing…