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Australia Plans Minimum Age Limit for Social Media Use Amid Health Concerns

Australia Plans Minimum Age Limit for Social Media Use Amid Health Concerns

Australia plans to introduce a minimum age limit for social media use, likely between 14 and 16, citing concerns over mental and physical health, Reuters reported today. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the need for children to engage in real-life…
Shia Muslims prepare to commemorate martyrdom of Imam al-Hasan al-Askari in Holy Samarra

Shia Muslims prepare to commemorate martyrdom of Imam al-Hasan al-Askari in Holy Samarra

Large crowds of pilgrims from various Iraqi provinces have begun converging on the sacred city of Samarra to commemorate the sorrowful anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari, peace be upon him, at his holy shrine. The holy shrine…
20th Int. Festival of Islamic Cinema kicks off in Kazan, Tatarstan

20th Int. Festival of Islamic Cinema kicks off in Kazan, Tatarstan

The 20th International Festival of Islamic Cinema (2024) kicked off in the Tatarstan capital, Kazan, on Friday, September 6th. The festival, which will run until September 11th, features extensive participation from dozens of countries, bringing together producers and directors from…
Sudanese museum suffers massive looting, as tens of thousands of artifacts stolen

Sudanese museum suffers massive looting, as tens of thousands of artifacts stolen

Tens of thousands of artifacts have been stolen from a Sudanese museum that is considered one of Africa’s most significant, according to a museum official. The official from the National Museum in Khartoum stated that satellite images from last year…
Diet linked to type 1 diabetes risk in children, study finds

Diet linked to type 1 diabetes risk in children, study finds

A new study by researchers at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare has found that certain foods may influence the risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D) in children genetically predisposed to the disease. The research, involving 5,674 Finnish…
Scientists develop first robotic leg with artificial muscles

Scientists develop first robotic leg with artificial muscles

According to a new study published in Natute Communications, researchers at a Swiss university have developed the first robotic leg with “artificial muscles,” which are oil-filled pockets that allow the leg to jump on various surfaces. This innovative technology, inspired…
Super Typhoon Yagi Devastates Northern Vietnam

Super Typhoon Yagi Devastates Northern Vietnam

Super Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm of the year, has caused widespread destruction in northern Vietnam, resulting in at least 59 fatalities, Al Jazeera reported. The storm made landfall on Saturday, leading to the collapse of the Phong Chau…
New geological evidence confirms Khufu Pyramid’s construction date around 2500 BC

New geological evidence confirms Khufu Pyramid’s construction date around 2500 BC

A team of scientists has determined that Egypt’s Khufu Pyramid was built around 2500 BC, based on new geological evidence. The study, led by Dr. Gamal Al-Ashibi, found mineral pollution around Khufu’s port, indicating intense copper tool production during the…
South America’s Rivers Hit Record Lows Amid Drought

South America’s Rivers Hit Record Lows Amid Drought

The Paraguay River has reached a record low in Asuncion, Paraguay, due to a severe drought in Brazil, impacting navigation and grain shipments, VOA reported yesterday. Water levels have fallen below minus 0.82 meters, surpassing the previous record set in…
HRW Calls for Independent Body to Address Human Rights Abuses in Afghanistan

HRW Calls for Independent Body to Address Human Rights Abuses in Afghanistan

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urgently urged the establishment of an independent body to hold accountable those responsible for ongoing human rights violations in Afghanistan, particularly since the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021. According to an article published by Amu…
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