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A groundbreaking advancement in artificial intelligence has emerged from a team at Tsinghua University in Beijing, which has developed the world’s first fully optical AI training system, the Taichi-II chip, South China Morning Post reported yesterday. This innovative chip represents…

Heavy rainfall in Niger has resulted in 94 deaths and 93 injuries since the rainy season began in May, affecting 137,156 individuals, Xinhua reported today. At a press briefing, Minister of Humanitarian Action and Disaster Management Aissa Lawan Wandarma reported…

Tens of thousands of Iranians have started their pilgrimage to the holy city of Karbala.The country’s borders are “fully prepared” to ease the pilgrims’ journey as much as possible for this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage. Many groups of pilgrims have arrived…

In preparation for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, Imam Hussein Shrine has announced the opening of a new area measuring 6,000 square meters as part of the al-Rasul al-A’zam Project. The maintenance department reported that this space is designated for the accommodation…

The United Nations has reaffirmed its position on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, emphasizing that any resolution must align with the UN Charter and relevant Security Council resolutions while respecting human rights, Kashmir Media Service reported yesterday. Farhan Aziz Haq,…

In preparation for the millions expected to visit the shrine of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, Imam Ali Shrine has commenced shading the open areas surrounding the holy courtyard. The plan includes shading the external…

In response to the escalating mpox outbreak primarily centered in Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) is convening an emergency committee, Xinhua reported yesterday. The outbreak, which began in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) earlier this year, has seen…

August 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the Islamic State (IS) genocide, which resulted in the deaths of thousands from marginalized communities in Iraq, including Yazidis, Christians, and Shiite Muslims. According to a recent article by The Conversation, the Yazidis…

Lebanon is grappling with a severe poverty crisis, with over 70% of the population experiencing multidimensional poverty, according to a new World Bank report. This situation underscores the inadequacy of the current means-tested social security programs, which only cover about…

Pakistan remains one of only two countries worldwide where polio, a highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects children, is still endemic. Despite billions of dollars invested and extensive vaccination campaigns, the country continues to battle the disease. Polio is…