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Shia Muslims walk towards Holy Kadhimiya to commemorate martyrdom of Imam Musa al-Kadhim
January 18, 2025
Shia Muslims walk towards Holy Kadhimiya to commemorate martyrdom of Imam Musa al-Kadhim
Large crowds of Shia Muslims from various Iraqi provinces have begun their on-foot journey towards Iraq’s capital Baghdad to mark the anniversary of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim’s martyrdom, peace be upon him, in the holy city of Holy Kadhimiya. The commemoration,…
Kazakhstan Launches First Shariah-Compliant ETF in Central Asia
January 18, 2025
Kazakhstan Launches First Shariah-Compliant ETF in Central Asia
Kazakhstan launched the region’s first Shariah-compliant exchange-traded fund (ETF), the ITSS, on January 14, marking a significant milestone in Islamic finance, The Astana Times reported. The ETF, listed on the Astana International Exchange, aims to replicate the performance of the…
Floating Solar Panels Could Power 100 Million Homes, Study Finds
January 18, 2025
Floating Solar Panels Could Power 100 Million Homes, Study Finds
A recent study by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) reveals that federally managed reservoirs in the U.S. could generate enough solar energy to power approximately 100 million homes annually, SciTech Daily revealed. Researchers Evan Rosenlieb…
Israeli Cabinet Approves Ceasefire Deal with Hamas
January 18, 2025
Israeli Cabinet Approves Ceasefire Deal with Hamas
The Israeli government has ratified a ceasefire agreement aimed at pausing the 15-month war in Gaza for an initial six weeks, The Guardian reported. The deal, approved after a cabinet meeting, involves the exchange of 33 hostages held by Hamas…
US Supreme Court Affirms Law Prohibiting TikTok
January 18, 2025
US Supreme Court Affirms Law Prohibiting TikTok
The US Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a law requiring TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban by Sunday, citing national security concerns, Al Jazeera reported. The court ruled that the law, passed by…
Pakistan Deports Afghans with UNHCR Documents
January 18, 2025
Pakistan Deports Afghans with UNHCR Documents
Pakistan has deported 285 Afghan nationals between January 1 and 15, including 80 individuals holding preliminary documents issued by the UNHCR, VOA reported. This marks a shift in policy, as Pakistani authorities previously refrained from deporting those with UN-issued papers.…
Ex-PM Imran Khan Sentenced to 14 Years for Alleged Corruption
January 18, 2025
Ex-PM Imran Khan Sentenced to 14 Years for Alleged Corruption
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for alleged corruption, following a conviction alongside his wife, Bushra Bibi, who received a seven-year sentence, The Guardian reported. The couple was found guilty of…
Pakistan: Terrorists Attack Humanitarian Convoy in Kurram District
January 17, 2025
Pakistan: Terrorists Attack Humanitarian Convoy in Kurram District
A humanitarian convoy heading to Kurram from Tull Cantt was attacked by terrorists, resulting in the death of two security officials, six drivers and two passengers, Dawn Newspaper reported. According to the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Kurram, the convoy, which…
IOM Reports 1.2 Million Afghan Migrants Returned from Iran in 2024
January 17, 2025
IOM Reports 1.2 Million Afghan Migrants Returned from Iran in 2024
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has announced that approximately 1.2 million undocumented Afghan migrants returned from Iran throughout 2024, Amu TV reported. The report indicates that 67 percent of these returnees were forcibly deported. The IOM highlighted that, with…
Tech Firm Layoffs Decline by 42% in 2024
January 17, 2025
Tech Firm Layoffs Decline by 42% in 2024
Layoffs in the technology sector decreased significantly in 2024, with approximately 152,000 workers laid off, a 42% reduction from the previous year, according to data from Layoffs.fyi compiled by Anadolu Agency. In total, 549 tech firms worldwide implemented job cuts…