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A Sunni woman has converted to Shia Islam after the name of the Fatima al-Zahra Mosque in Idlib, Syria, was changed to al-Izza Mosque. This name change has sparked significant online reactions, with many viewing it as an attempt to…

Scientists have identified the world’s largest coral in the Solomon Islands, measuring over 100 feet in length and at least 300 years old, the CNN reported Wednesday. The colossal coral, a single specimen made up of nearly 1 billion polyps,…

Large numbers of Shia mourners from across Iraqi and other countries have gathered at the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Holy Najaf to commemorate the painful martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima Al-Zahraa, based on the…

In 2023, measles cases surged to over 10 million, resulting in 107,500 deaths, primarily due to declining vaccination rates. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a concerning resurgence of measles, with approximately 10.3 million cases recorded globally in 2023—a…

On Thursday, November 14, the UN Economic and Financial Committee passed two significant resolutions aimed at addressing longstanding regional issues. The resolutions call for Israel to compensate Lebanon and Syria for environmental damage caused by an oil slick and to…

A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet reveals that the global rate of diabetes has doubled over the past three decades, now affecting over 800 million adults worldwide, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Conducted by the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration in…

A recent study has unveiled alarming effects of climate change on ocean ecosystems, particularly how warming waters impact fish populations, Earth.com reported yesterday. Researchers found that a predicted 16% to 26% decrease in phytoplankton—tiny organisms crucial to the aquatic food…

OpenAI is on the verge of launching a new artificial intelligence tool, codenamed “Operator,” designed to automate various tasks for users, including coding and travel bookings, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The anticipated release is scheduled for January and will initially…

The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has emphasized that a person’s success is closely tied to their love and devotion for Sayyeda Fatimah al-Zahra, peace be upon her. The Grand Marja’s remarks were shared on his…

A new, aggressive strain of the mpox virus is spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi, disproportionately impacting children. Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency in August, cases among children in…