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UNHCR Suspends Aid to Refugees in Egypt Due to Funding Shortages

UNHCR Suspends Aid to Refugees in Egypt Due to Funding Shortages

The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) announced on Tuesday that it is suspending vital aid to refugees in Egypt, including medical care for many fleeing war-torn Sudan, due to a lack of funding, Arab News reported. The agency stated that…
Quranic Calligraphy Expo in Kashmir During Ramadan

Quranic Calligraphy Expo in Kashmir During Ramadan

An exhibition featuring Quranic and Islamic calligraphy has opened in Srinagar, located in Indian-administered Kashmir, Iqna reported. Organized by the Tebyan Quranic Institute, the event celebrates the holy month of Ramadan. The expo commenced on the 23rd day of Ramadan…
Breakthrough discovery could lead to Parkinson’s treatment

Breakthrough discovery could lead to Parkinson’s treatment

Scientists have uncovered the structure of the PINK1 protein, a key player in Parkinson’s disease, potentially paving the way for new drug treatments. Researchers at Australia’s Walter and Eliza Hall Institute have, for the first time, visualized how PINK1 binds…
Over 270 children killed in Gaza amid escalating conflict

Over 270 children killed in Gaza amid escalating conflict

More than 270 children have lost their lives in Gaza over the past week as Israeli airstrikes continue, according to the Children’s Protection Organization. The renewed violence has worsened an already dire humanitarian situation, raising global concerns. Rachel Cummings, a…
NRC scales back aid in Afghanistan amid funding shortages

NRC scales back aid in Afghanistan amid funding shortages

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has suspended parts of its humanitarian operations in Afghanistan and closed several provincial offices due to a significant drop in international aid. The cuts are expected to impact millions of Afghans, particularly women and children…
Six killed in Israeli strike on southern Syria

Six killed in Israeli strike on southern Syria

At least six people were killed on Tuesday in an Israeli attack on Koya in Syria’s southern Deraa province, according to Syria’s foreign ministry. Israel said the strike followed gunfire directed at its troops, though it did not specify whether…
Al-Andalusia Islamic University of Spain Faces Financial Challenge for New Campus

Al-Andalusia Islamic University of Spain Faces Financial Challenge for New Campus

Al-Andalusia Islamic University of Spain, the country’s first Islamic university, is striving to establish its first physical campus after more than six years of online operation, MSN reported. Founded in Seville, the university currently serves over 600 students from 22…
Coastal Warning After 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off New Zealand

Coastal Warning After 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off New Zealand

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 hit off the coast of New Zealand’s South Island, prompting urgent warnings for coastal residents, Al Jazeera reported. Authorities advised individuals to evacuate the water and stay away from beaches due to…
Christians Warn of Threats Amid Violence in Syria

Christians Warn of Threats Amid Violence in Syria

One of the oldest Christian communities in the Middle East faces renewed dangers as violence escalates in Syria, leading to nearly 1,200 civilian deaths, primarily among Alawites, Newsweek reported. Rights groups report that Christians are also victims of crackdowns by…
Tuberculosis Remains a Major Health Challenge in Afghanistan

Tuberculosis Remains a Major Health Challenge in Afghanistan

On World Tuberculosis Day, March 24, the World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the ongoing public health crisis of tuberculosis (TB) in Afghanistan, reporting over 50,000 cases in 2024, Amu TV reported. The WHO’s recent report indicates that Afghanistan’s healthcare…
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