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Europe is fastest-warming continent with temperatures rising roughly twice global average
May 17, 2024
Europe is fastest-warming continent with temperatures rising roughly twice global average
Scientists are urging European governments to take action as climate change takes hold, increasing heat-related deaths across the continent, Euronews said citing a new report. Europe is the fastest-warming continent with temperatures rising roughly twice the global average, according to…
Blood proteins could warn people of cancer more than 7 years ahead of diagnosis, new research says
May 17, 2024
Blood proteins could warn people of cancer more than 7 years ahead of diagnosis, new research says
Proteins in the blood could warn people of cancer more than seven years before it is diagnosed, according to research. Scientists at the University of Oxford studied blood samples from more than 44,000 people in the UK Biobank, including over 4,900 people who…
At least 56 people died in Darfur’s El Fasher over last week, Doctors Without Borders says
May 17, 2024
At least 56 people died in Darfur’s El Fasher over last week, Doctors Without Borders says
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) on Thursday said in a statement that at least 56 people died in El Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur state, between last Friday and Wednesday, as “deadly fighting escalates,” The CNN reported. At the…
Al-Mashhad al-Radawi Quran to be showcased at Doha Intel Book Fair
May 17, 2024
Al-Mashhad al-Radawi Quran to be showcased at Doha Intel Book Fair
Al-Mashhad al-Radawi Quran, one of the oldest and rarest Quranic manuscripts, will be showcased at the Doha International Book Fair in a move to enhance cultural and religious ties. This significant cultural event provides an opportunity to exhibit one of…
UN Report Highlights Challenges for Afghan Women Entrepreneurs
May 17, 2024
UN Report Highlights Challenges for Afghan Women Entrepreneurs
A new report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) sheds light on the significant obstacles faced by women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported today. The study, based on interviews with over 3,100 women, found that 73% of Afghan…
Tunisian Authorities Escalate Crackdown on Migrant, Refugee Rights Groups
May 17, 2024
Tunisian Authorities Escalate Crackdown on Migrant, Refugee Rights Groups
In a concerning escalation, the Tunisian government has launched an unprecedented campaign targeting civil society organizations, journalists, and human rights defenders working to protect the rights of migrants and refugees, Amnesty International reported yesterday. Over the past two weeks, Tunisian…
Alarming Rise in Migrant Children Crossing the Dangerous Darien Gap
May 17, 2024
Alarming Rise in Migrant Children Crossing the Dangerous Darien Gap
A staggering 34% increase in minors crossing the treacherous Darien Gap between Colombia and Panama is projected this year, reaching an estimated 160,000, the Reuters reported yesterday citing the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). This migratory crisis has persisted for…
Greek Coastguards Rescue 42 Migrants off Crete, Search for 3 Missing
May 17, 2024
Greek Coastguards Rescue 42 Migrants off Crete, Search for 3 Missing
On Thursday, the Greek coastguard reported that they had rescued 42 migrants off the island of Crete. The coastguard was also searching for three individuals believed to be missing after their boat sent a distress signal while at sea, the…
Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation reiterates its support for Iraqi families
May 16, 2024
Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation reiterates its support for Iraqi families
The Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, one of the centres affiliated with the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, has reaffirmed its commitment to providing support and assistance to Iraqi families. The foundation’s director , Abdul Sahib…
Renowned Britannica Encyclopedia publishes detailed report on Ahlulbayt school of thought
May 16, 2024
Renowned Britannica Encyclopedia publishes detailed report on Ahlulbayt school of thought
The renowned Britannica Encyclopedia has published a detailed report outlining the emergence and spread of the Ahlulbayt school of thought around the world. In its report, seen by Shia Waves Agency, the Encyclopedia said that this school of thought first…