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Canadian Prime Minister resigns amid party challenges, mounting political pressures
January 7, 2025
Canadian Prime Minister resigns amid party challenges, mounting political pressures
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation after serving as Liberal Party leader for 11 years and prime minister for nine. Speaking at a press conference in Ottawa, Trudeau, 53, said he would step down once the Liberal…
Amid growing unrest, DR Congo executes over 100 men with 70 more on death row
January 7, 2025
Amid growing unrest, DR Congo executes over 100 men with 70 more on death row
The Congolese government has executed 102 men, aged 18 to 35, in one week, with 70 more awaiting execution, the New Times said on Monday citing Justice Minister Constant Mutamba. The men, identified as armed robbers and “urban bandits” known…
Sugary drinks drive global surge in diabetes and heart disease, study reveals
January 7, 2025
Sugary drinks drive global surge in diabetes and heart disease, study reveals
A new global study published in Nature Medicine reveals that sugary drinks are responsible for over 2.2 million new diabetes cases and 1.1 million heart disease cases annually. The research highlights disproportionate impacts on low- and middle-income countries, where these…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi highlights pivotal role of scholars in shaping history and guiding nations
January 7, 2025
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi highlights pivotal role of scholars in shaping history and guiding nations
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, emphasized the pivotal role of scholars in shaping history and guiding nations. His Eminence stated that knowledge is a powerful force, surpassing wealth, power, and other human influences in its…
Taliban minister links defying top leader’s orders to disobeying God
January 7, 2025
Taliban minister links defying top leader’s orders to disobeying God
Taliban Minister of Higher Education Neda Mohammad Nadim has stated that disobeying orders from the group’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, is equivalent to defying “the will of God”, Afghan Amu news outlet reported Tuesday. Speaking at a graduation ceremony in…
Hundreds of Afghans Arrive in Philippines for US Visa Processing
January 7, 2025
Hundreds of Afghans Arrive in Philippines for US Visa Processing
A group of approximately 300 Afghan nationals arrived in the Philippines on Monday to process special immigrant visas (SIV) for resettlement in the United States, Arab News reported yesterday. This initiative, part of an agreement between Manila and Washington, aims…
2024 Saw Record-High Right-Wing Extremist Crimes in Germany
January 7, 2025
2024 Saw Record-High Right-Wing Extremist Crimes in Germany
According to local media reports, right-wing extremist crimes in Germany hit an all-time high last year, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. By November 30, 2024, police recorded 33,963 incidents classified as “politically motivated, right-wing crimes,” as stated by the RND media…
US Health Chief Warns Alcohol Linked to Seven Cancers
January 7, 2025
US Health Chief Warns Alcohol Linked to Seven Cancers
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a stark warning on Monday about the dangers of alcohol consumption, linking it to at least seven types of cancer, including breast, colon, and liver cancers, Khaama Press reported. Murthy emphasized that alcohol is…
Climate Crisis Disrupts Earth’s Water Cycle, Report Warns
January 7, 2025
Climate Crisis Disrupts Earth’s Water Cycle, Report Warns
A new report highlights the severe impact of the climate crisis on the Earth’s water cycle, with extreme weather events causing significant harm to billions of people, The Guardian reported. The analysis, conducted by an international team of researchers, reveals…
Over 3 million people commemorate Imam Ali Al-Hadi’s martyrdom in Holy Samarra
January 6, 2025
Over 3 million people commemorate Imam Ali Al-Hadi’s martyrdom in Holy Samarra
The Al-Askari Holy Shrine announced on Saturday the successful implementation of its security and service plan for the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali Al-Hadi, peace be upon him. In a statement sern by Shia Waves Agency, the Secretariat-General said that…