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Congo Faces Alarming Mpox Outbreak with Emerging Variants
May 3, 2024
Congo Faces Alarming Mpox Outbreak with Emerging Variants
The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with its largest mpox outbreak to date, with over 4,500 suspected cases and 300 deaths reported since January, the Associated Press reported yesterday. Researchers have detected a new genetic variant of the virus…
Pandemic Worsened Childhood Obesity, Habits Across Europe, WHO Report Finds
May 3, 2024
Pandemic Worsened Childhood Obesity, Habits Across Europe, WHO Report Finds
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals concerning trends in childhood health across Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, which surveyed over 50,000 children aged 7-9 in 17 countries from 2021-2023, found alarming increases in screen…
1000-year-old rare ‘Excalibur’ sword from Islamic period found in Valencia
May 3, 2024
1000-year-old rare ‘Excalibur’ sword from Islamic period found in Valencia
In a remarkable archaeological find, researchers have uncovered a rare, 1,000-year-old sword from the Spanish city of Valencia, drawing comparisons to the legendary Excalibur of King Arthur, LiveScience reported yesterday. The 18-inch iron blade was discovered in an Islamic-era house…
Saudi court secretly sentences young woman activist to 11 years over terror-related charges
May 2, 2024
Saudi court secretly sentences young woman activist to 11 years over terror-related charges
An anti-terrorism court in Saudi Arabia has secretly sentenced a pro-women’s rights female advocate for 11 years following her arrest over charges related to terrorism, The Guardian reported. According to the report, Saudi officials confirmed in a statement to the…
Recent report suggests banning children from using smartphones before they are 13
May 2, 2024
Recent report suggests banning children from using smartphones before they are 13
French experts said in a new report that children should not be allowed to use smartphones before 13 and should be barred from accessing social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat before 18. The report comes following the…
Japanese scientists successfully transplant kidney tissue from one rat fetus to another
May 2, 2024
Japanese scientists successfully transplant kidney tissue from one rat fetus to another
Japanese scientists have successfully transplanted kidney tissue from one rat fetus to another while the recipient was still in its mother’s womb, Interesting Engineering, a science magazine, said in a new report. According to nephrologists at Jikei University School of…
On World Labour Day, Freemuslim Association expresses solidarity with workers worldwide
May 2, 2024
On World Labour Day, Freemuslim Association expresses solidarity with workers worldwide
The Freemuslim Association, an international anti-violence organization based in the US, released a message yesterday Wednesday, congratulating workers across the world on the occasion of the International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Day. In its message seen by Shia Waves…
Misbah Al-Hussein-affiliated legal centre provides dozens of free legal procedures to needy families
May 2, 2024
Misbah Al-Hussein-affiliated legal centre provides dozens of free legal procedures to needy families
The Legal Centre, affiliated to Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development Holy Karbala, revealed that it has provided dozens free legal proceedings and procedures for the orphans and needy families. The centre’s directir, Salah Al-Jashami, stated that “the centre,…
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine covered in black in commemoration of Imam al-Sadiq’s martyrdom
May 2, 2024
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine covered in black in commemoration of Imam al-Sadiq’s martyrdom
The holy shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, has been covered with black banners in commemoration of the sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq, peace be upon him. Pilgrims in the holy shrine extended their heartfelt condolences…
Qibla Basement project sees progress in its construction work
May 2, 2024
Qibla Basement project sees progress in its construction work
The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has revealed further progress in its Qibla Basement project, which is a part of its plan to expand the area surrounding the holy shrine. Pictures obtained by Shia Waves Agency document the project’s advancement, including…