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Suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan kills 5 Chinese nationals
March 27, 2024
Suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan kills 5 Chinese nationals
At least five Chinese nationals and their local driver were killed in a suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, the Associate Press reported. The incident occurred in the Shangla district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, when a suicide bomber rammed…
UNICEF: Climate change causes ‘Dire Situation’ for 45 million African kids
March 27, 2024
UNICEF: Climate change causes ‘Dire Situation’ for 45 million African kids
The UNICEF director for eastern and southern Africa stated that at least 45 million children are in a “dire situation”, facing severe food insecurity worsened by climate change. The 2023-24 El Nino weather phenomenon has intensified multiple crises in the…
Sharp economic downturn makes Tunisians nostalgic for past Ramadans
March 27, 2024
Sharp economic downturn makes Tunisians nostalgic for past Ramadans
The daily newspaper “The National” has published a report highlighting the severe economic crisis in Tunisia and its impact on the decline of the traditional festive environment during the holy month of Ramadan. The report stated that “the food inflation…
Residents of Holy Najaf, activists call for preserving historical and cultural landmarks in holy city
March 27, 2024
Residents of Holy Najaf, activists call for preserving historical and cultural landmarks in holy city
Residents of Holy Najaf and a number of Iraqi activists called on the concerned authorities to preserve the city’s heritage and historical identity. These demands come as the old city and the area around Imam Ali’s Holy Shrine are witnessing…
Millions of Shia celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Imam Al-Hasan Al-Mujtaba
March 27, 2024
Millions of Shia celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Imam Al-Hasan Al-Mujtaba
The Secretariat-General of the Holy Shia Shrines confirmed the success of the festivals and events held in honor of the auspicious occasion of the birth of the great grandson of the Holy Prophet, Imam Al-Hasan Al-Mujtaba, peace be upon the.…
US: Student organizations host Ramadan iftar dinner
March 27, 2024
US: Student organizations host Ramadan iftar dinner
The Southern Mississippi University in the United States announced that on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, they would be hosting a communal iftar meal on the main campus. The university stated in a special report published on its official website and…
Over 63,000 migrant deaths reveal alarming levels of fatality due to fleeing conflict, IOM report says
March 27, 2024
Over 63,000 migrant deaths reveal alarming levels of fatality due to fleeing conflict, IOM report says
More than 600 migrants and refugees died in two Mediterranean shipwrecks over a decade ago, prompting the U.N. migration agency to start recording the number of people who died or went missing while fleeing conflict, persecution, or poverty. Despite global…
Residents, visitors of Holy Karbala celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Imam al-Hasan al-Mujtaba
March 26, 2024
Residents, visitors of Holy Karbala celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Imam al-Hasan al-Mujtaba
Residents of the holy city of Karbala and its visitors celebrated the auspicious occasion of the second Infallible Imam, Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba, peace be upon him, on the 15th of blessed Ramadan, inside the holy shrines of Imam Hussein and…
Italy: School’s decision to close on Eid al-Fitr sparks widespread anger among politicians
March 26, 2024
Italy: School’s decision to close on Eid al-Fitr sparks widespread anger among politicians
A school in Italy has decided to close on the upcoming Eid al-Fitr and allow its Muslim students to celebrate the religious occasion with their families. This decision sparked widespread anger among ministers and politicians in the country, who described…
Spending long time on smartphones obstructs children from developing language skills, study says
March 26, 2024
Spending long time on smartphones obstructs children from developing language skills, study says
A recent Australian study showed that leaving a child with a smart device for a long period of time leads him to lose the opportunity to develop his language skills quickly compared to children who are talked to and interacted…