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Honourable house of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi hosts mourning gatherings over martyrdom of Sayyeda Fatima Al-Zahraa

Honourable house of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi hosts mourning gatherings over martyrdom of Sayyeda Fatima Al-Zahraa

With hearts filled with grief and sorrow, believers gathered across the globe to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatimah Al-Zahra, peace be upon her, a towering figure who epitomized sacrifice and steadfastness in defending Islamic values and principles. In…
Yemen’s Taiz sees sharp rise in cholera cases amid deteriorating health situation

Yemen’s Taiz sees sharp rise in cholera cases amid deteriorating health situation

Yemeni health authorities have reported 48 deaths and approximately 8,000 cholera cases in Taiz Governorate since the start of 2024, raising alarms over the worsening health crisis and the urgent need for international intervention. Taysir Al-Sama’i, the media and education…
IOM: Over 343,000 displaced from Sudan’s Gezira amid rising violence

IOM: Over 343,000 displaced from Sudan’s Gezira amid rising violence

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported Thursday that more than 343,000 people were displaced from Sudan’s Gezira State between October 20 and November 13 due to escalating clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).…
Israeli army destroys Prophet Simeon shrine, historical sites in southern Lebanon

Israeli army destroys Prophet Simeon shrine, historical sites in southern Lebanon

In an escalatory move, Israeli forces detonated the Prophet Simeon shrine and destroyed several historical and residential sites in the town of Shamaa, South Lebanon, on Friday. This act came after the army’s failed incursion into the area, sparking widespread…
UN: One in Three Women Faces Gender-Based Violence

UN: One in Three Women Faces Gender-Based Violence

On Friday, November 15, the UN highlighted the alarming prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) as part of the upcoming 16 Days of Activism against GBV campaign, which runs from November 25 to December 10. This year’s theme, “UNITE! Invest to…
Living microbes discovered in the driest desert on Earth

Living microbes discovered in the driest desert on Earth

Researchers have uncovered a thriving community of microorganisms in the Atacama Desert, known as the driest place on Earth, said an article by Earth.com yesterday. Traditionally viewed as lifeless, this arid region in Chile is home to resilient microbes that…
Pakistan: Punjab Declares Smog a ‘Health Crisis’ Amid Air Quality Deterioration

Pakistan: Punjab Declares Smog a ‘Health Crisis’ Amid Air Quality Deterioration

Cities in India and Pakistan are grappling with severe smog that has significantly degraded air quality, prompting authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab province to declare a “health crisis,” Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. In New Delhi, air quality reached a hazardous level…
UNHCR Provides Free IELTS Tests to Empower Refugees

UNHCR Provides Free IELTS Tests to Empower Refugees

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has announced a collaboration with IELTS to offer complimentary English language proficiency tests for refugees, aiming to enhance their educational and employment prospects, Khaama Press reported yesterday. This initiative seeks to address the significant challenges…
COP29 Reveals World’s Most Polluting Cities Amid Frustration Over Fossil Fuel Interests

COP29 Reveals World’s Most Polluting Cities Amid Frustration Over Fossil Fuel Interests

New data presented at COP29 highlights that cities in Asia and the United States are the largest emitters of greenhouse gases, with Shanghai leading the list. This revelation has intensified frustrations regarding the fossil fuel industry’s influence at climate talks.…
The world’s largest living organism comprises 47,000 trees

The world’s largest living organism comprises 47,000 trees

Pando, a remarkable clonal colony of quaking aspen trees located in Utah, is recognized as the largest living organism on Earth, an article by Earth.com said yesterday. Spanning 106 acres and comprising approximately 47,000 individual trees, Pando is connected by…
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