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Amazon basin rivers hit record lows amid severe drought
September 19, 2024
Amazon basin rivers hit record lows amid severe drought
Water levels in several rivers across the Amazon basin have hit record lows due to an ongoing drought, according to the Brazilian Geological Service (SGB). On Tuesday, the Madeira River, a key tributary of the Amazon, dropped to just 48…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Holy Prophet’s government was based on peace and mercy despite challenges
September 19, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Holy Prophet’s government was based on peace and mercy despite challenges
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, highlighted the state of serenity and tranquility the Islamic nation experienced during the rule of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his family, noting that the Prophet’s…
Shirazi-afilliated charities distribute school bags to students in Lebanon
September 19, 2024
Shirazi-afilliated charities distribute school bags to students in Lebanon
The Al-Amal Al-Rasali Association, in collaboration with the Hussainiyah of Imam Hussein, launched the “Schoolbags for Needy Students” campaign in Beirut, Lebanon. This initiative aims to provide essential school supplies to students from underprivileged families as the new academic year…
Nigeria: Shia Muslims begin ten-day celebrations in honor of blessed births of Holy Prophet, Imam Al-Sadiq
September 19, 2024
Nigeria: Shia Muslims begin ten-day celebrations in honor of blessed births of Holy Prophet, Imam Al-Sadiq
In an atmosphere filled with joy and happiness, the Shia followers of Ahlulbayt in Kano, Nigeria, are celebrating the great birth anniversaries of the Holy Prophet and his grandson, Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq, peace be upon them. The believers every year…
New Wave of Explosions in Lebanon Martyrs 20, Injures Over 450 Amid Escalating Conflict with Israel
September 19, 2024
New Wave of Explosions in Lebanon Martyrs 20, Injures Over 450 Amid Escalating Conflict with Israel
More explosions rocked Lebanon on Wednesday, following a deadly pager attack the previous day, several news agencies reported. Walkie-talkies and solar devices detonated in Beirut and other areas, resulting in the martyrdom of at least 20 and injury of over…
Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amid Taliban Restrictions on Women’s Rights, Ban on Education
September 19, 2024
Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amid Taliban Restrictions on Women’s Rights, Ban on Education
At a recent UN Security Council meeting, Roza Otunbayeva, head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), warned of the worsening humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the Taliban’s restrictive policies on women, Amu TV reported yesterday. She highlighted that the…
Bitcoin Dominance Reaches 5-Year High, Hinting at Potential Rally
September 19, 2024
Bitcoin Dominance Reaches 5-Year High, Hinting at Potential Rally
Bitcoin has surged to a dominance level of 57.68%, the highest since April 2019, sparking speculation about a significant market rally, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Currently priced at $59,179, Bitcoin’s recent breakout has caught the attention of investors, particularly as…
Rapid Population Growth Fuels Climate Crisis in Africa, Says Think Tank
September 19, 2024
Rapid Population Growth Fuels Climate Crisis in Africa, Says Think Tank
A new study by the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) warns that Africa’s rapid population growth is exacerbating the continent’s climate crisis, Xinhua reported yesterday. Released on Wednesday, the research highlights that stabilizing the population could be crucial in…
Kenyan Students Develop AI Technology to Combat Maternal Mortality
September 19, 2024
Kenyan Students Develop AI Technology to Combat Maternal Mortality
University students in Kenya are leveraging artificial intelligence to address the alarming maternal mortality rate, which claims over 6,000 lives annually due to inadequate access to healthcare. The initiative, called Mama’s Hub, enables healthcare workers to remotely monitor pregnant women’s…
Amnesty International Urges India to End Repression of Dissent in Jammu and Kashmir
September 19, 2024
Amnesty International Urges India to End Repression of Dissent in Jammu and Kashmir
Amnesty International has called on Indian authorities to halt the ongoing repression of dissent in Jammu and Kashmir, coinciding with the first state-level elections in the region in a decade, Jurist News reported yesterday. Aakar Patel, chair of Amnesty International…