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UNICEF’s representative in Sudan, Mandip O’Brien, has warned that if the war between the “Army” and the “Rapid Support Forces” continues, a “generational catastrophe” will occur in the country, with children being the first victims. O’Brien stressed that “the conflict…

Fauzia Janjua, a Pakistani-American, has made history by becoming the first Muslim and South Asian woman to serve as the mayor of Mount Laurel in New Jersey, USA. At her swearing-in ceremony at the Township Hall last week, Ms Janjua,…

A prolonged dry spell is sweeping across the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir during the harshest phase of winter, leaving many people sick and farmers worried about impending water shortages. Officials say the region witnessed about 80% rain deficit in December,…

Professor Tofigh “Tofy” Mussivand, an Iranian-Canadian medical engineer of Kurdish origin who invented an artificial cardiac pump, passed away at the age of 87. Born in 1942, Mosivand was a graduate of agricultural engineering from Tehran University, a master’s degree…

Archaeologists have discovered 43 human skeletons and more than 100,000 artifacts in the coastal city of Sao Luis. Surprising discoveries emerged during the construction of a new apartment complex in northeastern Brazil, where workers unearthed human bones and pottery shards…

Authorities in Pakistan said Saturday that a roadside bomb exploded near a military convoy in southwestern Baluchistan province, killing at least five soldiers. An army statement said the deadly bombing occurred during a counterterrorism operation in the remote Kech district,…

In conjunction with the anniversary of his blessed birth anniversary, the Indian city of Mumbai is preparing to host the annual cultural festival of Imam Ali, peace be upon him. The festival is being organized by Al-Abbas Holy Shrine in…

The daily scholarly meeting of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadegh al-Hosseini al-Shirazi was held on the first Saturday of Rajab. In this session, like the previous meetings, the Marja answered the questions of the attendees about various jurisprudential issues. Grand Ayatollah…

Large numbers of Shia Muslims visited on Saturday—first day of the blessed month of Rajab—the holy city of Karbala, where they performed pilgrimage to Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, peace be upon them. Shia Waves Agency reporter…

“PassBlue” has recently reported on the lack of access for women to healthcare and its impact on increasing maternal mortality, KHaama Press revealed in its article. The non-profit media organization led by women stated that “In Afghanistan, women are dying…