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Climate Crisis Disrupts Earth’s Water Cycle, Report Warns
January 7, 2025
Climate Crisis Disrupts Earth’s Water Cycle, Report Warns
A new report highlights the severe impact of the climate crisis on the Earth’s water cycle, with extreme weather events causing significant harm to billions of people, The Guardian reported. The analysis, conducted by an international team of researchers, reveals…
Over 3 million people commemorate Imam Ali Al-Hadi’s martyrdom in Holy Samarra
January 6, 2025
Over 3 million people commemorate Imam Ali Al-Hadi’s martyrdom in Holy Samarra
The Al-Askari Holy Shrine announced on Saturday the successful implementation of its security and service plan for the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali Al-Hadi, peace be upon him. In a statement sern by Shia Waves Agency, the Secretariat-General said that…
Zainabi Hawza resumes activities in Sayyida Zainab area
January 6, 2025
Zainabi Hawza resumes activities in Sayyida Zainab area
The Zainabi Hawza in Sayyida Zainab, Damascus, resumed its religious and academic activities on the first of Holy Rajab, celebrating Imam Al-Baqir’s birth. Hujjat al-Islam Sheikh Hassan Al-Shahristani, the Hawza’s director, confirmed the reopening with classes beginning on Thursday. The…
Druze Commander Dismisses Islamic Rule in Syria
January 6, 2025
Druze Commander Dismisses Islamic Rule in Syria
Sheikh Marwan al-Rizq, a Druze commander in Syria, has rejected the notion of Islamic rule, advocating for a decentralized government instead, Rudaw news agency reported. He stated that “religious and Islamic rule has only led the country and its people…
Baghdad tops global pollution index amid environmental challenges
January 6, 2025
Baghdad tops global pollution index amid environmental challenges
Iraq’s capital, Baghdad, ranked first in the global pollution index on Sunday, according to weather forecaster Sadiq Attia. Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, followed in second and third places, respectively. The record pollution levels in Baghdad were attributed to fine…
Taliban prevent women from participating in Kandahar exhibition
January 6, 2025
Taliban prevent women from participating in Kandahar exhibition
A three-day exhibition in Kandahar Province, the Taliban’s stronghold, is showcasing products from 150 Afghan manufacturers, Afghan Amu news outlet said on Sunday. Despite women playing a crucial role in producing many items, they have been barred from attending the…
At least 8 civilians killed, over 50 injured in artillery shelling in Sudan
January 6, 2025
At least 8 civilians killed, over 50 injured in artillery shelling in Sudan
At least eight civilians were killed and 53 others injured in artillery shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, and El Fasher in North Darfur State, local authorities said on Saturday. In Khartoum, shelling targeted…
Gunmen from Nigeria kill five Cameroonian soldiers in border attack
January 6, 2025
Gunmen from Nigeria kill five Cameroonian soldiers in border attack
Gunmen from Nigeria killed at least five Cameroonian soldiers and injured several others in Bakinjaw, a village on Cameroon’s southwestern border with Nigeria, officials confirmed on Saturday. The attack occurred early Friday when armed Fulani herdsmen reportedly crossed from Nigeria’s…
Ethiopia Evacuates 80,000 Amid Earthquake Fears
January 6, 2025
Ethiopia Evacuates 80,000 Amid Earthquake Fears
In response to a series of earthquakes, the Ethiopian government is evacuating approximately 80,000 residents from the Afar, Oromia, and Amhara regions, VOA reported yesterday. Since Friday, at least 10 earthquakes have been recorded, the strongest measuring 5.8 magnitude, affecting…
Mali’s Army Claims Arrest of Daesh Leader
January 6, 2025
Mali’s Army Claims Arrest of Daesh Leader
On Saturday, Mali’s military announced the arrest of two individuals, one of whom is a prominent figure in the Daesh group’s Sahel branch, Arab News reported. The army reported that several fighters from the group were also killed during an…