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Iraqi forces intensify operations against terrorist remnants
January 5, 2025
Iraqi forces intensify operations against terrorist remnants
Iraq’s Ground Forces Commander, Lieutenant General Qassem Muhammad Al-Muhammadi, announced ongoing operations targeting terrorist remnants in remote areas, including the Hamrin Mountains and western deserts, the Iraqi News Agency reported on Saturday. Al-Muhammadi confirmed the successful elimination of terrorist groups…
UK-based “Who is Hussain?” highlights its key 2024 humanitarian achievements
January 5, 2025
UK-based “Who is Hussain?” highlights its key 2024 humanitarian achievements
The UK-based Who is Hussein?, a global charitable organization —has revealed its key humanitarian activities for 2024, emphasizing the values of generosity and compassion exemplified by Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The organization, active worldwide, draws inspiration from the…
Oil spill prompts regional emergency in Crimea and Russia’s Krasnodar
January 5, 2025
Oil spill prompts regional emergency in Crimea and Russia’s Krasnodar
Authorities in Crimea declared a regional emergency in Sevastopol after oil from storm-damaged tankers reached its shores, the Associated Press reported on Saturday. The spill originated nearly three weeks ago in the Kerch Strait, with oil contaminating four beaches in…
Ancient DNA Reveals Human Migration Patterns in Europe
January 5, 2025
Ancient DNA Reveals Human Migration Patterns in Europe
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have analyzed ancient DNA to uncover human migration patterns across Europe during the first millennium AD, Earth.com reported. Using a new analytical method called Twigstats, they examined over 1,500 genomes from individuals who lived…
UCSF Scientists Discover Brain Circuit Mechanism to Combat Depression
January 5, 2025
UCSF Scientists Discover Brain Circuit Mechanism to Combat Depression
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have made significant strides in understanding depression by identifying specific brain circuits that can be stimulated to reverse depressive symptoms in mice, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. Published in Nature, the study…
Afghan Refugees in Tajikistan Face Legal and Exploitation Challenges
January 5, 2025
Afghan Refugees in Tajikistan Face Legal and Exploitation Challenges
Afghan refugees in Tajikistan are grappling with significant challenges related to residency and exploitation by organizations claiming to assist migrants, Khaama Press reported. Many refugees, despite having all necessary legal documents, report threats of deportation. An Afghan refugee shared with…
Canary Islands saw record 46,843 migrant arrivals in 2024
January 5, 2025
Canary Islands saw record 46,843 migrant arrivals in 2024
In 2024, the Canary Islands experienced a significant surge in irregular migration, receiving a record 46,843 migrants, Arab News reported. This alarming trend reflects the ongoing challenges faced by Europe in managing migration flows, particularly as routes shift due to…
Shia Muslims gather in Holy Samarra to commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali Al-Hadi
January 4, 2025
Shia Muslims gather in Holy Samarra to commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali Al-Hadi
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, from all over Iraq gathered in the holy city of Samarra on Saturday, 3rd of Holy Rajab, to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Ali al-Hadi, peace be upon him. The mourners expressed…
Study Links Loneliness to Health Risks Through Protein Levels
January 4, 2025
Study Links Loneliness to Health Risks Through Protein Levels
A new study has established a connection between loneliness and adverse health outcomes, revealing that individuals who experience social isolation may have elevated levels of certain proteins associated with various diseases, The Guardian reported. Researchers analyzed data from over 42,000…
Vietnamese Capital Hanoi Declared World’s Most Polluted City
January 4, 2025
Vietnamese Capital Hanoi Declared World’s Most Polluted City
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, was reported on Friday as the most polluted city globally, Anadolu Agency reported citing daily weather data. Data from AirVisual, an independent source for global air pollution statistics, indicated that the PM2.5 concentration in Hanoi’s…