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Rare Centuries-Old Astrolabe Reveals Muslim-Jew Scientific Collaboration
May 31, 2024
Rare Centuries-Old Astrolabe Reveals Muslim-Jew Scientific Collaboration
Verona’s museum in Italy now holds a remarkable testament to scientific collaboration across faiths. Researchers at Cambridge University in the UK have identified a rare astrolabe – an instrument once used for navigation, timekeeping, and even astrology, which dates back…
Major Blast at LPG Shop in Hyderabad Injures at Least 50
May 31, 2024
Major Blast at LPG Shop in Hyderabad Injures at Least 50
A powerful blast ripped through an LPG cylinder filling shop in Hyderabad’s Preetabad area on Thursday, leaving at least 50 people, mostly children, with severe burn injuries, Dawn reported yesterday. The explosion occurred at a ground-floor shop in the Zacha…
Africa Hemorrhaging Billions in Illicit Gold Trade, Report Finds
May 31, 2024
Africa Hemorrhaging Billions in Illicit Gold Trade, Report Finds
A troubling new report has uncovered the staggering scale of illegal gold flows out of Africa, estimating over $30 billion worth or 435 metric tons was smuggled out of the continent in 2022 alone, the Associated Press reported yesterday. According…
Global Unemployment to Decline Slightly in 2024, UN Labor Agency projects
May 31, 2024
Global Unemployment to Decline Slightly in 2024, UN Labor Agency projects
The global unemployment rate is expected to dip slightly to 4.9% in 2024, down from 5.0% in 2023, Reuters reported yesterday citing International Labour Organization (ILO). The UN labor agency had previously forecast unemployment to rise to 5.2% this year,…
UN Conference Explores Promises, Perils of AI
May 31, 2024
UN Conference Explores Promises, Perils of AI
Top United Nations officials and global technology leaders gathered this week to discuss the potential and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) at the annual AI for Good conference, VOA reported yesterday. The two-day conference, organized by the UN’s International Telecommunication…
Bara Imambara: A testament to Lucknow’s cultural heritage and architectural splendor
May 31, 2024
Bara Imambara: A testament to Lucknow’s cultural heritage and architectural splendor
The Bara Imambara, also known as Asafi Imambara, stands as a grand historical monument in Lucknow, built in 1784 by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula. This architectural marvel is not only one of the city’s most significant cultural and religious landmarks but also…
Due to climate change, Venezuela is now first Andean country to lose all glaciers
May 31, 2024
Due to climate change, Venezuela is now first Andean country to lose all glaciers
Venezuela has become the first Andean nation to lose all its glaciers, with the Humboldt Glacier, also known as La Corona, shrinking beyond recognition, NBC News said in a new report. Once a symbol of pride for Mérida’s residents, the…
Philippines develops halal tourism in Boracay Island to attract Muslim visitors
May 30, 2024
Philippines develops halal tourism in Boracay Island to attract Muslim visitors
The Philippines is enhancing its tourism offerings in Boracay by developing halal-friendly options to attract more Muslim tourists, the Arab News reported. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco announced that the Department of Tourism is collaborating with local government units to expand…
Due to poor humanitarian record, US refuses to recognize Taliban’s ruling regime
May 30, 2024
Due to poor humanitarian record, US refuses to recognize Taliban’s ruling regime
The US National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, John Kirby, announced on Wednesday that the United States does not recognize the Taliban as the ruling authority in Afghanistan. Kirby’s statement was made during a press conference where Kirby emphasized…
Iraq reclaims more than 6,000 looted artefacts
May 30, 2024
Iraq reclaims more than 6,000 looted artefacts
The Iraqi State Board of Antiquities and Heritage (SBAH) confirmed on Wednesday that Iraq has recovered over 6,000 stolen and smuggled artifacts in cooperation with some countries around the world. SBAH’s director, Ali Ubaid Shalgam, said in a statement during…