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Holy Quran prevails over law for 68% of Arab Youth in Germany, a new survey reveals
May 5, 2024
Holy Quran prevails over law for 68% of Arab Youth in Germany, a new survey reveals
A survey conducted among Arab youth in Germany by the newspaper “Bild Zeitung” and reported by “Italia Oggi” revealed that the Quran holds a greater place in their thoughts than German law. According to the Italian news agency “AKI,” the…
Prominent Shia figure visits International Patriarchate in Turkey to enhance dialogue
May 5, 2024
Prominent Shia figure visits International Patriarchate in Turkey to enhance dialogue
The online newspaper “Orthodox Times” reported that Hujjat-ul-Islam wa-al-Muslimeen Sayyid Jawad al-Shahrastani visited the International Patriarchate with a large delegation of religious figures on the first of May. The report stated that during the visit, a meeting was held between…
HRW calls on Germany to intensify efforts in combating anti-Muslim racism
May 5, 2024
HRW calls on Germany to intensify efforts in combating anti-Muslim racism
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged German authorities to take stronger measures against racism targeting Muslims, amidst a concerning rise in racist attacks and hate crimes. Almaaz Tivara, an expert at Human Rights Watch, emphasized that the German government needs…
Scholars, academics highlight universality of Imam al-Sadiq’s scientific movement
May 5, 2024
Scholars, academics highlight universality of Imam al-Sadiq’s scientific movement
A group of religious scholars, academics, and activists in Iraq have stated that the legacy of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) continues to be a vital and important aspect of the spiritual, intellectual, and cultural life of Islam,…
Tropical Cyclone Hidaya Threatens to Worsen East Africa’s Humanitarian Crisis
May 5, 2024
Tropical Cyclone Hidaya Threatens to Worsen East Africa’s Humanitarian Crisis
The World Meteorological Organization has warned that Tropical Cyclone Hidaya, expected to make landfall in Tanzania and Kenya this weekend, could exacerbate the severe flooding crisis gripping East Africa, VOA reported in an article yesterday. “Hidaya is the first documented…
Pakistan Experiences Wettest April in Decades as Climate Change Impacts Worsen
May 5, 2024
Pakistan Experiences Wettest April in Decades as Climate Change Impacts Worsen
Pakistan has faced its “wettest April since 1961,” with rainfall more than double the monthly average, Al Jazeera Reported citing the country’s weather agency. According to the source, the southwestern province of Balochistan saw a staggering 437% increase in rainfall.…
Security forces kill 6 terrorists in NW Pakistan
May 5, 2024
Security forces kill 6 terrorists in NW Pakistan
Security forces in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killed six terrorists during a clash, Xinhua reported on Saturday citing the military. According to the statement, the security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the North Waziristan district, acting on reported terrorist…
Climate Change Driving Venomous Snakes Into New Regions, Study Warns
May 4, 2024
Climate Change Driving Venomous Snakes Into New Regions, Study Warns
A new study has found that climate breakdown is likely to drive venomous snake species into new regions, putting unprepared countries at increased risk of snakebites, the Guardian reported yesterday. The research, published in the Lancet Planetary Health journal, forecasts…
UN: 80% of Female Afghan Journalists Forced to Abandon Jobs
May 4, 2024
UN: 80% of Female Afghan Journalists Forced to Abandon Jobs
In a concerning development, the UN Women’s Division has announced that a staggering 80% of female journalists in Afghanistan have been forced to abandon their jobs due to a raft of restrictions, harassment, and fears under the Taliban’s repressive regime,…
Kenya Declares State of Emergency Amid Deadly Floods and Impending Cyclone
May 4, 2024
Kenya Declares State of Emergency Amid Deadly Floods and Impending Cyclone
In a somber address, Kenyan President William Ruto announced that the death toll from recent devastating floods has risen to 210, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. It quoted Ruto warning that the African nation may face its first-ever cyclone this weekend,…