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Arab Parliamentary Union condemns Israeli threats against Iraq, calls for International action
December 6, 2024
Arab Parliamentary Union condemns Israeli threats against Iraq, calls for International action
The Arab Parliamentary Union has issued a statement expressing its full support for Iraq and strongly condemning Israeli threats of aggression against Iraqi territory. The statement described these threats as a blatant violation of international law, the UN Charter, and…
Muslim community in North Carolina converts abandoned warehouse into mosque
December 6, 2024
Muslim community in North Carolina converts abandoned warehouse into mosque
An abandoned warehouse in Apex, North Carolina, transformed into a vibrant Islamic center after local Muslims purchased it in 2009 for $3.6 million. Dr. Khaled Shaho, a mosque co-founder, explained that the project was born from the growing Muslim population…
IFAM opens first mosque in Kelmscott, Western Australia
December 6, 2024
IFAM opens first mosque in Kelmscott, Western Australia
The Islamic Forum for Australian Muslims (IFAM) has opened its first mosque in Kelmscott, a southeastern suburb of Perth, Western Australia. The project was carried out through community fundraising efforts. Fraz Chaudhry, a member of IFAM, expressed his joy at…
Islamabad hosts 2nd Women’s Festival in honor of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra
December 6, 2024
Islamabad hosts 2nd Women’s Festival in honor of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra
The second Women’s Festival was inaugurated in Islamabad, Pakistan, organized by the Institute of Prophets’ Heritage for Online Hawza Studies under the theme “Fatima: The Path to Salvation” to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra, peace be upon…
7.0 earthquake hits off northern California coast
December 6, 2024
7.0 earthquake hits off northern California coast
A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the northern California coast, as reported on Thursday by the US Geological Survey. Initially, a tsunami warning was issued for northern California and southern Oregon, affecting approximately 4.7 million people, but it was…
Arctic Ocean May Experience First Ice-Free Day by 2027
December 6, 2024
Arctic Ocean May Experience First Ice-Free Day by 2027
A new study published in Nature Communications warns that the Arctic Ocean could see its first “ice-free” day as early as 2027, marking a significant shift in the planet’s climate, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Researchers indicate that even under optimistic…
UNICEF Appeals for $1.2 Billion to Support 51 Million Children in Eastern and Southern Africa
December 6, 2024
UNICEF Appeals for $1.2 Billion to Support 51 Million Children in Eastern and Southern Africa
UNICEF has launched a critical appeal for USD 1.2 billion to address the urgent needs of 51 million children affected by a series of escalating crises in Eastern and Southern Africa. The UNICEF appeal, as reported by Reliefweb.com, highlights a…
Afghanistan: 15M People At Risk Of Extreme Hunger Due To Severe Winter
December 6, 2024
Afghanistan: 15M People At Risk Of Extreme Hunger Due To Severe Winter
As winter approaches, international aid organizations warn that nearly 15 million people in Afghanistan are at risk of extreme hunger, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. The World Food Programme (WFP) and Save the Children estimate that one in three Afghans will…
Heart’s ‘Mini-Brain’ Discovered: New Insights into Cardiac Function
December 6, 2024
Heart’s ‘Mini-Brain’ Discovered: New Insights into Cardiac Function
Recent research from Karolinska Institutet and Columbia University reveals that the heart possesses its own complex nervous system, referred to as a “mini-brain,” which regulates its heartbeat independently of the brain, Earth.com revealed yesterday. This discovery challenges the long-held belief…
Arrest Warrant Issued for Bushra Bibi Amid Ongoing Legal Turmoil for Imran Khan
December 6, 2024
Arrest Warrant Issued for Bushra Bibi Amid Ongoing Legal Turmoil for Imran Khan
A Pakistani court has issued an arrest warrant for Bushra Bibi, the wife of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, linked to a corruption case involving the unlawful sale of state gifts valued at over 140 million rupees, Arab News reported.…