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Pakistan Arrests Opposition Lawmakers Amid Controversial New Protest Law
September 11, 2024
Pakistan Arrests Opposition Lawmakers Amid Controversial New Protest Law
Pakistani police arrested several opposition lawmakers from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party late Monday, following a massive rally demanding the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Led by Barrister Gohar Khan in Khan’s absence,…
Autistic Malaysian Man Memorizes Entire Quran
September 11, 2024
Autistic Malaysian Man Memorizes Entire Quran
Muhammad Naquib Ajmal Mohd Jamal Nasir, a 26-year-old with autism, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by memorizing the entire Quran, The Islamic Information website reported yesterday. Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Quranic Studies and Sunnah from Universiti Islam Pahang…
SpaceX Launches Billionaire for Historic Private Spacewalk
September 11, 2024
SpaceX Launches Billionaire for Historic Private Spacewalk
Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman and a team of SpaceX engineers launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket early Tuesday, aiming for the first private spacewalk in history, Arab News reported yesterday. This mission represents a significant milestone in commercial space exploration.…
Methane Emissions Surge, Threatening Climate Goals
September 11, 2024
Methane Emissions Surge, Threatening Climate Goals
Researchers warn that methane emissions are rising at an unprecedented rate, jeopardizing global climate targets, Al Jazeera revealed in an article yesterday. A study by the Global Carbon Project reveals a 20% increase in methane concentrations over the past two…
Global Summit in Seoul Advocates for Human Control Over Military AI
September 11, 2024
Global Summit in Seoul Advocates for Human Control Over Military AI
A global summit in Seoul, South Korea, concluded on Tuesday with a strong call for maintaining human oversight in the military use of artificial intelligence (AI), Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The two-day event, titled “Responsible AI in the Military Domain,”…
Taliban burns copies of Mafatih al-Jinan, burial shrouds of Afghan pilgrims returning from Holy Karbala
September 10, 2024
Taliban burns copies of Mafatih al-Jinan, burial shrouds of Afghan pilgrims returning from Holy Karbala
In an act that has sparked widespread outrage and deeply hurt the sentiments of many Muslims, the Taliban burned Mafatih al-Jinan books (books of prayers), and burial shrouds belonging to Afghan pilgrims returning from Holy Karbala at the Islam Qala…
Iraq: Media Authority waives equipment fees for journalists during Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
September 10, 2024
Iraq: Media Authority waives equipment fees for journalists during Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
In an effort to facilitate media coverage of the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission has announced that journalists will be exempt from paying fees for bringing in equipment…
Germany Intensifies Border Controls to Curb Migration and Combat Islamic Extremism
September 10, 2024
Germany Intensifies Border Controls to Curb Migration and Combat Islamic Extremism
The German government has announced plans to implement stricter controls across its land borders. Berlin described this move as an effort to combat illegal immigration and protect citizens from threats such as Islamic extremism. On Monday, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser…
Australia Plans Minimum Age Limit for Social Media Use Amid Health Concerns
September 10, 2024
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
September 10, 2024
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…