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Pakistan, APHC leaders urge UN involvement to resolve Kashmir dispute

Pakistan, APHC leaders urge UN involvement to resolve Kashmir dispute

Pakistani President Arif Alvi on Thursday renewed Islamabad’s support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir’s right to self-determination, calling on the UN to “live up to its promise” by holding a plebiscite in the disputed region. Islamabad’s renewed support…
UN warns of humanitarian crisis in Sudan as ceasefire talks stall

UN warns of humanitarian crisis in Sudan as ceasefire talks stall

The UN’s relief chief warned Thursday against the deepening of human suffering in Sudan due to an ongoing war in the country. “Across Sudan, nearly 25 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2024. But the bleak reality is that…
ISIS claims responsibility for deadly terrorist attack in Kerman

ISIS claims responsibility for deadly terrorist attack in Kerman

In the afternoon of Thursday, January 4th, the extremist Sunni group ISIS claimed responsibility for Wednesday’s explosions in Kerman in a post on its Telegram page. The ISIS statement revealed the names of two members of the group, two brothers…
Nigeria, Kenya see worst currency values in over 20 years

Nigeria, Kenya see worst currency values in over 20 years

Even tough Nigeria and Kenya recorded significant growth across numerous industries, they both suffered severe currency devaluation, said an article published today by Business Insider Africa. According to the data, Nigeria’s Naira plunges 55% against the US dollar in 2023,…
Afghan women resort to virtual learning amid education ban

Afghan women resort to virtual learning amid education ban

Two online universities in the UK and the US say the ban on women’s education has led tens of thousands of Afghan girls to turn to their online educational programs. According to them, business and English language courses are among…
In conjunction with blessed birth of Sayyeda Fatima, Al-Abbas Holy Shrine launches its 6th annual ‘Rooh Al-Nobowa Festival’

In conjunction with blessed birth of Sayyeda Fatima, Al-Abbas Holy Shrine launches its 6th annual ‘Rooh Al-Nobowa Festival’

On the occasion of the joyful anniversary of the blessed birth of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra, peace be upon her, the Al-Abbas Holy Shrine began on Wednesday the activities of the 6th annual Rooh Al-Nobowa Festival, amid a participation of more…
Australia-based Imam Al-Hassan Al-Mujtaba Center continues its cultural, religious activities

Australia-based Imam Al-Hassan Al-Mujtaba Center continues its cultural, religious activities

The New South Wales-based Imam Al-Hassan Al-Mujtaba Center is intensifying its activities and events for Shia children and youth in Australia. The center’s organizers emphasized the need to increase activities and events for young children, which will enhance their religious…
Number of undocumented migrants almost doubled in Spain in 2023

Number of undocumented migrants almost doubled in Spain in 2023

Around 57,000 migrants entered Spain irregularly last year, almost double the 2022 number as arrivals on the Canary Islands in fragile boats from west Africa surged to record levels, official data showed on Wednesday, Reuters reported. The Spanish government last…
Ukraine and Russia carry out biggest prisoner swap since war began

Ukraine and Russia carry out biggest prisoner swap since war began

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in the biggest single release of captives since Russia’s invasion began in February 2022. Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday that 230 of its prisoners were released while Russia said 248…
New antibiotic uses novel method to target deadly drug-resistant bacteria, study says

New antibiotic uses novel method to target deadly drug-resistant bacteria, study says

Scientists say they have developed a new type of antibiotic to treat bacteria that is resistant to most current antibiotics and kills a large percentage of people with an invasive infection. Zosurabalpin defeated highly drug-resistant strains of Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii…
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