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Series of technical IT glitches disrupt services worldwide
July 20, 2024
Series of technical IT glitches disrupt services worldwide
Services globally, spanning airlines to banks, are experiencing disruptions due to technical glitches linked to a Microsoft outage, as reported by Bloomberg. This series of failures has affected operations from the US to Asia, with major companies like McDonald’s, United…
Clashes Between Nomads, Hazaras in Bamiyan Leave 2 Injured
July 20, 2024
Clashes Between Nomads, Hazaras in Bamiyan Leave 2 Injured
At least two villagers were injured during violent clashes between nomads and residents in Punjab District of Afghanistan’s Bamiyan province, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. One individual was shot, while another suffered a concerning head injury from a stone. Both injured…
Local Watchdog: Taliban Restrictions Stifle Afghan Freedom of Speech, Media
July 20, 2024
Local Watchdog: Taliban Restrictions Stifle Afghan Freedom of Speech, Media
Media freedom advocates are raising serious concerns about the Taliban’s treatment of journalists and media outlets in Afghanistan, says an article published by Amu TV yesterday. Reports indicate a growing pattern of restrictions and mistreatment, raising fears for the future…
Afghanistan: Eight Injured in Attack on Muharram Ceremony in Sar-e-Pul
July 20, 2024
Afghanistan: Eight Injured in Attack on Muharram Ceremony in Sar-e-Pul
A violent attack during a Muharram mourning ceremony left eight people injured on Friday afternoon in Sar-e-Pul province, Amu TV reported yesterday. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. local time in Chobfroshan Alley, just outside Sar-e-Pul City, the source mentioned.…
Pakistan’s Minister of Information: Imam Hussein’s sacrifices give us important lessons
July 19, 2024
Pakistan’s Minister of Information: Imam Hussein’s sacrifices give us important lessons
Pakistan’s Minister of Information, Attaullah Tarar, emphasized the importance of Imam Hussain’s sacrifice and its significance for all of humanity, stating that great sacrifices are necessary for great causes. In a statement reported by The Express Tribune and followed by…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi advises mourners not to respond to those casting doubts on Hussaini Rituals
July 19, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi advises mourners not to respond to those casting doubts on Hussaini Rituals
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, advised all believers who commemorate the sacred Husseini rituals around the world not to spend their time responding to the criticisms and negatives issued by the enemies, except to the…
AI Predicts Rogue Waves Up to Five Minutes in Advance
July 19, 2024
AI Predicts Rogue Waves Up to Five Minutes in Advance
A new artificial intelligence model developed by mechanical engineers Thomas Breunung and Balakumar Balachandran from the University of Maryland can predict rogue waves—massive water ridges that can surprise ships and beachgoers—up to five minutes in advance, ScienceNews reported yesterday. The…
El Nino Fuels School Dropout Crisis in Zimbabwe
July 19, 2024
El Nino Fuels School Dropout Crisis in Zimbabwe
Scorching temperatures and devastating floods linked to El Nino have plunged Zimbabwe’s rural communities into a crisis. Crop failures have crippled families’ ability to afford basic necessities, forcing a heartbreaking choice: food or education. More details in the following report: …
Amnesty International Calls on Germany to Support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
July 19, 2024
Amnesty International Calls on Germany to Support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
Amnesty International has urged the German government to ensure the safety of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, emphasizing the need for continued support amid growing concerns about their uncertain future, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a statement released on July 17th,…
Pakistan Faces Deadliest Year for Journalists
July 19, 2024
Pakistan Faces Deadliest Year for Journalists
Pakistan witnessed the killing of its eighth journalist in 2024, Malik Hassan Zaib, raising concerns about the country’s free press environment, VOA reported in an article yesterday. According to the source, Zaib, a reporter in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, was shot…