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UNICEF: Nearly 900,000 Afghan Kids Suffer from Fatal Malnutrition
June 22, 2024
UNICEF: Nearly 900,000 Afghan Kids Suffer from Fatal Malnutrition
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concerns over the devastating impact of climate change on food security for children in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported yesterday. According to UNICEF estimates, over 875,000 children under five currently suffer from severe…
Roadside explosion kills 5 soldiers in northwest Pakistan
June 22, 2024
Roadside explosion kills 5 soldiers in northwest Pakistan
At least five soldiers were killed in an explosion that struck a security vehicle in the Kurram tribal district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The improvised explosive device (IED) blast was the second such incident…
Shia world celebrates blissful birth anniversary of Imam Ali al-Hadi on 15th of Dhul Hajjah
June 22, 2024
Shia world celebrates blissful birth anniversary of Imam Ali al-Hadi on 15th of Dhul Hajjah
Imam Ali bin Muhammad al-Hadi, also known as Imam al-Naqi or Imam al-Hadi, holds a revered place in the eyes of the Shai Muslims worldwide. His life and teachings are intertwined with the critical period of the Major Occultation of…
Floods From Heavy Rains Claim 21 Lives in Niger’s Rainy Season
June 22, 2024
Floods From Heavy Rains Claim 21 Lives in Niger’s Rainy Season
Floods triggered by heavy rains have already claimed 21 lives in Niger during the early weeks of the African country’s rainy season, VOA reported citing government officials. Colonel Boubacar Bako, the director-general of civil protection, stated that 13 people were…
Militia Attack Leaves Over 20 Civilians Dead in DR Congo
June 22, 2024
Militia Attack Leaves Over 20 Civilians Dead in DR Congo
Militia fighters in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s northeastern Ituri province killed more than 20 civilians on Friday, Arab News reported. The Cooperative for the Development of Congo (Codeco) militia, which claims to represent the interests of the Lendu community…
Tajikistan Bans Hijab, Islamic Garments in Crackdown on Religious Expression
June 22, 2024
Tajikistan Bans Hijab, Islamic Garments in Crackdown on Religious Expression
Tajikistan’s parliament approved a controversial law banning the hijab and other Islamic garments, sparking outrage among the country’s Muslim majority, Hindustan Times reported yesterday. The legislation also restricts children’s celebrations during major Islamic holidays, including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha,…
MMA Star Jeff Monson Embraces Islam in Personal Transformation
June 22, 2024
MMA Star Jeff Monson Embraces Islam in Personal Transformation
Jeff Monson, a household name in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), announced his conversion to Islam on June 21st, Muslim Mirror reported. The celebrated fighter, nicknamed “The Snowman,” revealed this personal decision at a Moscow press conference. Monson, with a distinguished…
Solar Power Reaches New Milestone, Generating 20% of Global Electricity on Summer Solstice
June 22, 2024
Solar Power Reaches New Milestone, Generating 20% of Global Electricity on Summer Solstice
In a significant milestone for renewable energy, solar power is expected to generate up to 20% of the world’s electricity on the upcoming summer solstice, according to a report by the London-based think tank Ember Climate. The report, as quoted…
Global ‘Imam Hussein Charity’ launches its “Annual Grand Sacrifice Project”
June 21, 2024
Global ‘Imam Hussein Charity’ launches its “Annual Grand Sacrifice Project”
Imam Hussein Charity (IHC), one of the global humanitarian organizations affiliated to the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, launched its “Annual Grand Sacrifice Project” by slaughtering sacrificial sheep, with the intention of the safety and protection of the awaited Imam…
Due to climate change, world countries continue to experience scorching temperatures
June 21, 2024
Due to climate change, world countries continue to experience scorching temperatures
Many parts of the world are currently experiencing above-average temperatures, with meteorologists attributing these extreme conditions largely to global warming. While some regions are experiencing colder conditions, the majority are enduring significantly warmer than average temperatures. In North America, about…