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155 Hostages Freed in Pakistan Train Siege; 27 Militants Killed
March 12, 2025
155 Hostages Freed in Pakistan Train Siege; 27 Militants Killed
In a dramatic security operation, Pakistani forces successfully freed 155 hostages and killed 27 suspected militants following an attack by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) on the Jaffar Express train in the Bolan district, Anadolu Agency reported. The ambush occurred…
Russian-Ukrainian war’s impact on global economy
March 11, 2025
Russian-Ukrainian war’s impact on global economy
Reports indicate that the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian not only has severely impacted the two countries but also global economy. A recent study highlighted that the war in Ukraine caused far-reaching consequences on global food security. It explained that the war has…
Senegal opens first International Prophetic Biography Museum in sub-Saharan Africa
March 11, 2025
Senegal opens first International Prophetic Biography Museum in sub-Saharan Africa
Senegal has inaugurated the International Museum of the Prophetic Biography and Islamic Civilization in Dakar, making it the first of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa and the third worldwide after Saudi Arabia and Morocco. Opened on February 27 in the…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi highlights self-discipline and spiritual reflection during Ramadan
March 11, 2025
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi highlights self-discipline and spiritual reflection during Ramadan
The Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has urged believers to make the most of the blessed month of Ramadan by training and disciplining their souls to embrace asceticism, while warning against indulging in pleasures…
Muslims worldwide commemorate passing anniversary of Sayyeda Khadijah al-Kubra
March 11, 2025
Muslims worldwide commemorate passing anniversary of Sayyeda Khadijah al-Kubra
Shia Muslims in Iraq and around the world commemorated today, Tuesday, 10th of Ramadan, the solemn anniversary of the passing of Sayyeda Khadijah al-Kubra, peace be upon her, the revered wife of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his…
Microplastic pollution threatens global food security, study warns
March 11, 2025
Microplastic pollution threatens global food security, study warns
Microplastic pollution is significantly harming global food production by reducing plants’ ability to photosynthesize, potentially worsening hunger worldwide, a new study has found. The research estimates that 4% to 14% of staple crops like wheat, rice, and maize are being…
Most world countries have air pollution levels exceeding WHO’s limits
March 11, 2025
Most world countries have air pollution levels exceeding WHO’s limits
A new report has revealed that nearly all countries have air pollution levels exceeding the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended limits for PM2.5, a harmful fine particulate matter. According to Swiss air quality technology firm IQAir, only seven countries, including…
Spain arrests 11 suspected TTP members in counter-terrorism operation
March 11, 2025
Spain arrests 11 suspected TTP members in counter-terrorism operation
Spanish authorities have arrested 11 Pakistani nationals suspected of links to the banned militant group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Khaama Press reported. The arrests took place in Barcelona. According to Spanish officials, the suspects are accused of promoting extremist activities through…
130 Million Children Still Face School Closures Five Years After COVID-19 Pandemic
March 11, 2025
130 Million Children Still Face School Closures Five Years After COVID-19 Pandemic
A recent report by Save the Children reveals that over 130 million children in 22 countries are still experiencing school closures linked to climate-related events, five years after the COVID-19 pandemic first shuttered schools globally, Reliefweb.com reported. These closures, which…
Fluoride in Drinking Water Sparks Concerns About Brain Development
March 11, 2025
Fluoride in Drinking Water Sparks Concerns About Brain Development
A recent study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has raised alarms about the potential effects of fluoride in drinking water on brain development, particularly during pregnancy and early childhood, Earth.com reported. While fluoride has been added to public water systems…