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Rwanda Reports Eight Deaths from Marburg Virus Outbreak
October 1, 2024
Rwanda Reports Eight Deaths from Marburg Virus Outbreak
Rwanda has confirmed eight deaths linked to the Marburg virus, a highly contagious disease similar to Ebola, following the declaration of an outbreak last Friday, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana reported 26 confirmed cases, with most infections…
UK shuts down last coal-fired power plant, pioneering coal-free future
September 30, 2024
UK shuts down last coal-fired power plant, pioneering coal-free future
The UK will close its last coal-fired power plant, the Ratcliffe-on-Soar facility in Nottinghamshire, marking the end of 142 years of coal-powered electricity, Energy Terminal said today. This move makes the UK the first G7 nation to phase out coal…
12 Tunisians, including 3 children, die in migrant boat tragedy off Djerba, Tunisia
September 30, 2024
12 Tunisians, including 3 children, die in migrant boat tragedy off Djerba, Tunisia
At least 12 Tunisians, including three children, were found dead after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Djerba on Monday, media reports said. According to a judicial official, 29 people were rescued, while the cause of the sinking…
China unveils new spacesuit for 2030 moon landing mission
September 30, 2024
China unveils new spacesuit for 2030 moon landing mission
China has revealed a new spacesuit designed for its upcoming moon landing mission, set for 2030. The red-and-white suit, unveiled by the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), is built to endure extreme lunar temperatures, radiation, and dust while offering flexibility…
Istanbul hosts special event casting light on divine relationship between Holy Prophet and Imam Hussain
September 30, 2024
Istanbul hosts special event casting light on divine relationship between Holy Prophet and Imam Hussain
Shia Muslims have continued their special observances to honor the noble biography of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his family, and his pure relationship with his grandson, Imam Hussain, peace be upon him. A special event…
Charges Against Ex-Officers for 2004 Thai ‘Massacre’ Face Dismissal
September 30, 2024
Charges Against Ex-Officers for 2004 Thai ‘Massacre’ Face Dismissal
Lawyers and rights groups in Thailand express concern that the 15 former military, police, and government officials charged in connection with the 2004 Tak Bai Massacre may evade court appearances before the statute of limitations expires on October 25, VOA…
Scientists Uncover Cause of Methane Surge During COVID Shutdown
September 30, 2024
Scientists Uncover Cause of Methane Surge During COVID Shutdown
Recent research has linked the dramatic increase in global methane emissions from 2020 to 2022 to intensified flooding in tropical wetlands and a decline in atmospheric hydroxide levels, SciTech Daily revealed yesterday. An analysis of satellite data revealed that heavy…
Breakthrough in Anti-Aging: Korean Scientists Discover Lifespan-Extending Drug
September 30, 2024
Breakthrough in Anti-Aging: Korean Scientists Discover Lifespan-Extending Drug
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Chung-Ang University in Korea have identified a drug, IU1, that shows promise in extending lifespan and alleviating age-related muscle weakness, SciTech Daily revealed yesterday. Published in the journal Autophagy, the research highlights the critical…
Blackburn Muslims contribute to completion of new Al-Ridwan Mosque
September 30, 2024
Blackburn Muslims contribute to completion of new Al-Ridwan Mosque
The Blackburn Mosque in Lancashire, UK, has announced the organization of a cultural day to raise funds for the completion of the new Al-Ridwan Mosque, which is currently facing shortages of construction materials. The mosque’s organizers invited Muslims, donors, and…
Finals of African Scholars Quran Memorization Competition launched in Morocco
September 30, 2024
Finals of African Scholars Quran Memorization Competition launched in Morocco
The fifth edition of the “Mohammed VI Foundation” for African Scholars Quran Memorization, Recitation, and Tajweed Competition opened last Friday in the Moroccan city of Fes. The competition involves branches of the foundation from 48 African countries, with 118 participants…