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Gunmen Kill Seven in Kashmir Tunnel Project Attack
October 22, 2024
Gunmen Kill Seven in Kashmir Tunnel Project Attack
In a shocking attack on October 21, gunmen killed seven people and injured at least five others at a construction camp for a strategic tunnel project near Sonamarg, Indian-administered Kashmir, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Police have labeled the incident a…
Polio Cases Rise in Pakistan Ahead of Vaccination Campaign
October 22, 2024
Polio Cases Rise in Pakistan Ahead of Vaccination Campaign
Polio cases are surging in Pakistan, with 39 new infections reported since January, compared to just six last year, Arab News reported yesterday. Anwarul Haq from the National Emergency Operation Center for Polio Eradication highlighted the urgency of a new…
Intel Islam and Freedom Conference held in Istanbul to address human rights issues
October 21, 2024
Intel Islam and Freedom Conference held in Istanbul to address human rights issues
The 11th International “Islam and Freedom” Conference took place in Istanbul on October 18-19, bringing together Muslim intellectuals from across the globe. The discussions centered around contemporary issues, with a particular focus on human rights violations in the Middle East,…
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation continues relief efforts for displaced Lebanese families
October 21, 2024
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation continues relief efforts for displaced Lebanese families
As Israeli attacks on Lebanese cities persist, displacing thousands of families and worsening living conditions, the Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development continues its “Together for Lebanon” campaign, providing urgent aid to affected families. Under the supervision…
In commemoration of 1920 Revolution, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid describes it as “Noble Legacy”
October 21, 2024
In commemoration of 1920 Revolution, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid describes it as “Noble Legacy”
In a message marking the 105th anniversary of the 1920 Iraqi Revolution, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi described the event as a pivotal moment in Iraq’s history, referring to it as a “noble legacy.” The revolution, which resisted British…
Controversy erupts over discovery of hidden tomb in Petra, Jordan
October 21, 2024
Controversy erupts over discovery of hidden tomb in Petra, Jordan
The discovery of a hidden underground tomb in Jordan’s Petra by American archaeologists has sparked widespread controversy among archaeologists. The archaeological site is believed to date back to the 1st century BCE. A report from the American Center for Archaeological…
Experts urge world leaders to confront biodiversity crisis
October 21, 2024
Experts urge world leaders to confront biodiversity crisis
As world leaders gather for the COP16 UN biodiversity conference in Cali, Colombia, scientists are sounding the alarm about an impending crisis that threatens Earth’s ecosystems, The Guardian reported. With alarming declines in wildlife populations and critical ecosystems nearing tipping…
Over 230 Migrants Rescued from Boat off Spain’s Canary Islands Amid Surge in Irregular Migration
October 21, 2024
Over 230 Migrants Rescued from Boat off Spain’s Canary Islands Amid Surge in Irregular Migration
On October 20, Spanish coast guards rescued 231 migrants, including 14 women and three children, from a wooden boat near Gran Canaria’s main port, Arab News reported. This incident marks the largest single rescue of the year in the region.…
Hong Kong Aims to Certify 500 Halal Restaurants by 2025 to Attract Muslim Tourists
October 21, 2024
Hong Kong Aims to Certify 500 Halal Restaurants by 2025 to Attract Muslim Tourists
Hong Kong’s government is working to attract more Muslim tourists by expanding halal dining options, targeting over 500 certified halal restaurants by the end of 2025, About Islam website revealed yesterday. This initiative, up from the current 142 certified establishments,…
Taliban to Convert State Television Stations into Radio Outlets
October 21, 2024
Taliban to Convert State Television Stations into Radio Outlets
The Taliban is reportedly planning to convert state television stations into radio outlets following its ban on broadcasting images of living beings, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. Sources indicate that staff from the national television network in Kabul and other provinces…