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Shia Muslims begin commemoration of Imam al-Jawad’s martyrdom anniversary
May 26, 2025
Shia Muslims begin commemoration of Imam al-Jawad’s martyrdom anniversary
Shia Muslims across Iraq and beyond have begun commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (peace be upon him), the ninth Imam of the Ahl al-Bayt, observed annually on the 29th of Thul-Qi’dah. Massive crowds have gathered in Holy…
New Kaaba Exhibition Opens in Mecca for 2025 Hajj Pilgrims
May 26, 2025
New Kaaba Exhibition Opens in Mecca for 2025 Hajj Pilgrims
A new exhibition dedicated to the history of the Kaaba has been launched in Mecca to coincide with the 2025 Hajj season, Iqna reported. The “First House” exhibition, inaugurated by the General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque…
New Study Reveals Animals Form Long-Term Friendships, Just Like Humans
May 26, 2025
New Study Reveals Animals Form Long-Term Friendships, Just Like Humans
A groundbreaking study led by Alexis Earl and Professor Dustin Rubenstein provides strong evidence that African starlings engage in reciprocal helping, cooperating with both relatives and unrelated individuals, SciTech Daily reported. Over 20 years of research on these birds in…
African Union and WHO Renew Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Health Systems Across Africa
May 26, 2025
African Union and WHO Renew Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Health Systems Across Africa
The African Union (AU) Commission and the World Health Organization (WHO) have renewed their longstanding strategic partnership through an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on May 24, 2025, during the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. This renewed commitment…
Supermassive Black Holes Fire Bullet-Like Winds at Near Light Speed
May 26, 2025
Supermassive Black Holes Fire Bullet-Like Winds at Near Light Speed
Scientists have discovered that winds from supermassive black holes behave like high-energy bullets rather than steady streams, SciTech Daily reported. Recent observations, led by teams from JAXA, NASA, ESA, and Durham University, reveal that these outflows travel at nearly a…
Niger: 41 Soldiers Killed in IS Assault
May 26, 2025
Niger: 41 Soldiers Killed in IS Assault
A deadly attack by suspected Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) fighters on a military outpost in Eknewan, Niger, resulted in the deaths of 41 Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) personnel early Saturday, MSN reported. The nearly three-hour assault marked…
Microplastics in human brains could impact mental health
May 26, 2025
Microplastics in human brains could impact mental health
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles pervasive in the environment, have been found to accumulate in the human brain, raising concerns about potential mental health effects, Earth.com reported. Researchers, including Dr. Nicholas Fabiano from the University of Ottawa, warn that these particles…
Over 1,200 Afghan nationals released from Pakistani prisons in 15 days
May 26, 2025
Over 1,200 Afghan nationals released from Pakistani prisons in 15 days
Over 1,200 Afghan nationals have been released from Pakistani prisons and returned to Afghanistan within the last 15 days, Amu TV reported. Between May 8 and May 24, a total of 1,284 Afghan detainees were freed from various detention facilities…
Prominent Pakistani Journalist Latif Baloch shot dead in Balochistan
May 26, 2025
Prominent Pakistani Journalist Latif Baloch shot dead in Balochistan
Prominent Pakistani journalist Latif Baloch was shot dead by unknown gunmen at his home in Awaran, Balochistan, on Saturday, Khaama Press reported. Police reports state that armed assailants stormed his residence and fatally shot him. Authorities have launched an investigation…
FreeMuslim releases statement marking World Day for Cultural Diversity
May 26, 2025
FreeMuslim releases statement marking World Day for Cultural Diversity
In a significant statement released on the occasion of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, the Non-Violence Organization (FreeMuslim), an entity affiliated with the World Foundation of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, underscored the pivotal…