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Sweden’s AI Welfare System Faces Discrimination Allegations
November 28, 2024
Sweden’s AI Welfare System Faces Discrimination Allegations
Amnesty International has called for the immediate discontinuation of the AI systems used by Försäkringskassan, Sweden’s Social Insurance Agency, following an investigation revealing discriminatory practices. The report, conducted by Lighthouse Reports and Svenska Dagbladet, found that the algorithm disproportionately flagged…
VR Technology Uncovers How Animals See the World
November 28, 2024
VR Technology Uncovers How Animals See the World
Virtual reality (VR) technology, typically associated with gaming, is now being harnessed to study the behavior of small creatures like hoverflies and crabs, Earth.com revealed yesterday. A study led by Flinders University has developed a unique software platform that allows…
Pakistan: Amnesty Demands Investigation After Deadly Crackdown on PTI Protests
November 28, 2024
Pakistan: Amnesty Demands Investigation After Deadly Crackdown on PTI Protests
A violent crackdown on opposition protesters from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Islamabad resulted in multiple deaths and mass detentions during rallies on November 26 and 27. Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for South Asia, Babu Ram Pant, condemned the…
Kuwait-based Sayed Al-Shuhada Intl Committee supports Lebanese families amid war
November 27, 2024
Kuwait-based Sayed Al-Shuhada Intl Committee supports Lebanese families amid war
The Sayed Al-Shuhada International Committee, one of the global charitable organizations affiliated with the Supreme Shirazi Authority in Kuwait, has launched a relief campaign to support Lebanese families affected by the ongoing war. Under the guidance of Grand Ayatollah Sayed…
Racial discrimination on rise in Sweden’s schools, new report reveals
November 27, 2024
Racial discrimination on rise in Sweden’s schools, new report reveals
A report from Sweden’s Equality Ombudsman reveals a significant rise in racial discrimination in schools, with 514 complaints filed last year. Of these, 20% involved racist incidents targeting students of African descent. The report criticizes the education sector’s lack of…
Global parliamentary leaders demand Afghan girls’ right to education
November 27, 2024
Global parliamentary leaders demand Afghan girls’ right to education
Twenty female parliamentary leaders from around the world, including Yaël Braun-Pivet of France and Roberta Metsola of the European Parliament, have reaffirmed their commitment to Afghan women’s rights, particularly their right to education. In a joint article published in the…
Ancient city of Kish: Birthplace of early dynasties and legacy of Mesopotamian civilization
November 27, 2024
Ancient city of Kish: Birthplace of early dynasties and legacy of Mesopotamian civilization
Historical reports have highlighted the ancient city of Kish, located in Iraq’s Babil Governorate, as one of humanity’s earliest cities and a significant cultural center during the Sumerian and Akkadian periods. Kish, which flourished between 2900 and 2350 BCE, is…
Amnesty International accuses Kaniyat armed group of crimes against humanity in Libya
November 27, 2024
Amnesty International accuses Kaniyat armed group of crimes against humanity in Libya
Amnesty International has reported that the “Kaniyat” armed group committed crimes against humanity during its control of the Libyan city of Tarhuna between 2015 and 2020. A report by Amnesty revealed the existence of mass graves left by the armed…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi reiterates calls to promote Ahlulbayt’s teachings among youth
November 27, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi reiterates calls to promote Ahlulbayt’s teachings among youth
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, has reaffirmed the importance of spreading the culture and morals of the Holy Prophet and the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, among young people. The Grand Marja emphasized that this…
Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah Initiated
November 27, 2024
Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah Initiated
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah commenced at 4 a.m. today, Wednesday, November 27, following recent escalations in violence. The ceasefire comes after Israeli airstrikes targeted a residential building in Beirut, resulting in the deaths of at least 24 people…