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At least 36 dead, 6 injured after bus overturns in northern India’s Uttarakhand
November 4, 2024
At least 36 dead, 6 injured after bus overturns in northern India’s Uttarakhand
A bus accident in Uttarakhand, northern India, left at least 36 dead and six injured after the vehicle plunged into a gorge on Monday, according to officials. The bus, carrying at least 42 passengers, was traveling from Garhwal in the…
Rights groups demand accountability for crimes against journalists in Yemen
November 4, 2024
Rights groups demand accountability for crimes against journalists in Yemen
On the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, 45 human rights organizations issued a joint statement calling for accountability for those involved in crimes against journalists in Yemen. The organizations expressed deep concern over…
First of Jumada al-Awwal marks historic Tobacco Fatwa of Grand Ayatollah Mirza Muhammad al-Shirazi
November 4, 2024
First of Jumada al-Awwal marks historic Tobacco Fatwa of Grand Ayatollah Mirza Muhammad al-Shirazi
Today marks the anniversary of the “Tobacco Fatwa,” issued by Grand Ayatollah Mirza Mohammad Hassan Shirazi, which sparked a powerful popular uprising in Iran against British colonial influence. This historic decree ultimately led to the revocation of exclusive tobacco rights…
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussain Foundation intensify humanitarian efforts to support displaced families in Lebanon
November 4, 2024
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussain Foundation intensify humanitarian efforts to support displaced families in Lebanon
The UK-based Imam Hussain Charity (IHC) has intensified its support for Lebanese families affected by the recent conflict, launching a critical donation campaign aimed at providing essential aid. In partnership with the Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and…
COP16 Concludes with Historic Recognition of Indigenous and Afro-descendant Communities
November 4, 2024
COP16 Concludes with Historic Recognition of Indigenous and Afro-descendant Communities
The 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) concluded in Cali, Colombia, on Saturday, November 2, with a significant acknowledgment of Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities’ vital role in biodiversity conservation, Xinhua reported…
13 Children Among 14 Killed by Lightning Strike in Ugandan Refugee Camp
November 4, 2024
13 Children Among 14 Killed by Lightning Strike in Ugandan Refugee Camp
At least 13 children were among 14 fatalities when lightning struck a makeshift church in the Palabek refugee camp in northern Uganda, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The incident occurred during a heavy storm on Saturday evening, as around 50 people…
Revolutionary Graphene Chip for Brain Tumor Surgery Begins Clinical Trials in UK
November 4, 2024
Revolutionary Graphene Chip for Brain Tumor Surgery Begins Clinical Trials in UK
A groundbreaking graphene-based brain chip is set to undergo its first clinical trial at Salford Royal Hospital, potentially transforming brain tumor surgeries, The Guardian reported yesterday. This innovative device, the size of a postage stamp, detects cancer cells by measuring…
Pakistan: Lahore Closes Schools Amid Record Air Pollution Crisis
November 4, 2024
Pakistan: Lahore Closes Schools Amid Record Air Pollution Crisis
Lahore, Pakistan’s second-largest city, is closing primary schools for one week due to unprecedented air pollution levels, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. The air quality index reached over 1,000, far exceeding the “dangerous” threshold of 300. Authorities attribute the severe smog…
Regular Exercise Linked to 30% Lower Mortality Risk in Dementia Patients
November 4, 2024
Regular Exercise Linked to 30% Lower Mortality Risk in Dementia Patients
A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals that regular physical activity after a dementia diagnosis can reduce mortality risk by up to 30%, irrespective of exercise intensity, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. Analyzing data from over…
Emergency UN Session on Coral Bleaching as Global Warming Intensifies
November 4, 2024
Emergency UN Session on Coral Bleaching as Global Warming Intensifies
A recent extreme coral bleaching event has prompted an emergency session by the United Nations, highlighting the urgent crisis facing coral reefs due to human-induced climate change, Earth.com revealed yesterday. Research indicates that 77% of global coral reefs are affected,…