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Muslim Council of Britain warns politicians against using Muslims as a “punching bag”
May 26, 2024
Muslim Council of Britain warns politicians against using Muslims as a “punching bag”
According to a recent report published by the “The Independent”, the Muslim Council of Britain has issued a warning to British party leaders to avoid targeting Muslims in their election campaigns and not to use them as a “punching bag”…
Kaaba’s lower part kiswa raised in traditional ritual ahead of Hajj pilgrimage
May 26, 2024
Kaaba’s lower part kiswa raised in traditional ritual ahead of Hajj pilgrimage
The lower part of the Kaaba’s kiswa – the black cloth that covers the holy site – has been raised in a traditional ritual ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The Kaaba, at the centre of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is draped in…
UN designates July 11 as Intel Day of Reflection and Commemoration of Srebrenica Genocide
May 26, 2024
UN designates July 11 as Intel Day of Reflection and Commemoration of Srebrenica Genocide
The UN has approved a resolution to commemorate the 1995 Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia-Herzegovina annually, over strong opposition from Serbs, media reports said. The vote on May 23 in the 193-member UN General Assembly was 84-19, with 68 abstentions. The…
British MPs urge incoming government to consider banning smartphones for kids
May 26, 2024
British MPs urge incoming government to consider banning smartphones for kids
Amid increasing numbers of reports on the dangers of smartphones on kids, a committee of British MPs has called on the next government to consider proposals to ban smartphones for under-16s within its first year, the BBC reported. A report,…
Pakistan: Captain, soldier Killed in Clashes with Terrorists
May 26, 2024
Pakistan: Captain, soldier Killed in Clashes with Terrorists
An army captain and a soldier were killed during an intelligence-based operation against terrorists in the Peshawar district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, Aaj News reported today. According to the military’s statement, Captain Hussain Jahangir, 25, and Havildar Shafiq Ullah, 36,…
Bitcoin vs. Gold: Shaping the New Economic Landscape
May 26, 2024
Bitcoin vs. Gold: Shaping the New Economic Landscape
The global economy is undergoing a profound transformation as Bitcoin, the decentralized digital currency, challenges established financial norms. For centuries, gold served as the backbone of national currencies. Countries with substantial gold reserves see their currencies strengthen when gold prices…
Scientists Grow Lab Diamonds at Regular Pressure in Just 15 Minutes
May 26, 2024
Scientists Grow Lab Diamonds at Regular Pressure in Just 15 Minutes
Researchers have developed a new technique to synthesize diamonds under regular pressure and temperature conditions, unlike the extreme conditions typically required, New Atlas reported recently. According to the science website, the method involves exposing a liquid metal alloy of gallium,…
WHO: Devastating Floods Ravage Afghanistan, Affecting Nearly 8,700 Families
May 26, 2024
WHO: Devastating Floods Ravage Afghanistan, Affecting Nearly 8,700 Families
A series of deadly floods that struck the Afghan provinces of Baghlan, Badakhshan, and Takhar earlier this month have taken a heavy toll, Khaama Press reported yesterday citing the World Health Organization (WHO). According to the UN health agency, the…
Scientists discover nutrient biomarker patterns linked to cognitive performance, brain health
May 26, 2024
Scientists discover nutrient biomarker patterns linked to cognitive performance, brain health
Researchers from the University of Illinois and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln analyzed brain scans and nutritional intake data from 100 volunteers aged 65 to 75 to explore the relationship between specific diets and slower brain aging, Science Alert journal reported.…
China’s Crackdown on Mosque Architecture Reaches Final Stages
May 25, 2024
China’s Crackdown on Mosque Architecture Reaches Final Stages
In a move seen as the culmination of the government’s campaign to “sinicize” Islamic architecture across the country, the last major mosque in China with distinctly Arabic features has undergone a dramatic transformation, the Guardian reported today. The Grand Mosque…