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Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Greater Infertility Risk, US Study Reveals
December 5, 2024
Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Greater Infertility Risk, US Study Reveals
A new study from the US reveals that exposure to common air pollutants significantly increases the risk of infertility for both men and women, The Guardian reported yesterday. Researchers examined about 1,400 individuals undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) to assess…
Amnesty International Urges Halt to Anti-Terrorism Act Amendment Bill 2024
December 5, 2024
Amnesty International Urges Halt to Anti-Terrorism Act Amendment Bill 2024
Amnesty International has called on the Pakistani government to suspend its plans to pass the Anti-Terrorism Act Amendment Bill 2024, citing concerns over compliance with international human rights standards, Dawn reported yesterday. The bill, introduced in the National Assembly, seeks…
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2024
December 4, 2024
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2024
The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, held on December 2, highlighted international efforts to end slavery in all its manifestations. Gobal reports confirm that around 50 million people worldwide are enslaved in modern forms such forced labor, marriage,…
Shia residents of Syrian towns of Nubl and al-Zahraa face worsening humanitarian crisis
December 4, 2024
Shia residents of Syrian towns of Nubl and al-Zahraa face worsening humanitarian crisis
The towns of Nubl and al-Zahraa in Syria are facing an escalating humanitarian crisis following forced evacuation orders issued by armed opposition groups, including Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and other extremist factions. Shia Waves Agency has documented harrowing scenes of displaced…
Saudi Arabia executes record 303 in 2024, sparking global criticism
December 4, 2024
Saudi Arabia executes record 303 in 2024, sparking global criticism
Saudi Arabia has carried out over 300 executions since the start of 2024, marking an unprecedented figure, according to an AFP tally based on official government announcements. This number significantly exceeds the kingdom’s previous annual averages of 100 to 150…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi permits use of religious funds to assist Syrian families
December 4, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi permits use of religious funds to assist Syrian families
Amid the current events in Syria, which have displaced many believers, the office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, in Holy Qom, has issued a statement permitting the allocation of the Imam’s Share…
Honourable residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi commemorates martyrdom of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra
December 4, 2024
Honourable residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi commemorates martyrdom of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, have begun their mourning processions and ceremonies over the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra, peace be upon her, based on the 95-day narration. In commemoration of this painful tragedy, the honourable…
Mysterious disease claims 143 lives in Congo’s Kwango Province
December 4, 2024
Mysterious disease claims 143 lives in Congo’s Kwango Province
A mysterious disease has killed 143 people in November in Kwango province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Reuters reported citing local officials. Patients exhibited flu-like symptoms, including high fever and severe headaches, according to provincial authorities. A medical team has…
Global Drought Crisis Costs Over $300 Billion Annually
December 4, 2024
Global Drought Crisis Costs Over $300 Billion Annually
The United Nations has reported that drought costs the world more than $307 billion each year, a figure expected to rise significantly as climate change worsens, Arab News reported yesterday. The alarming findings were presented during the ongoing 16th session…
ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant For Taliban
December 4, 2024
ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant For Taliban
The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Taliban officials over ongoing human rights violations in Afghanistan. Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), announced plans to request arrest warrants for Taliban officials following the…