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Iraq: Media Authority waives equipment fees for journalists during Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
September 10, 2024
Iraq: Media Authority waives equipment fees for journalists during Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
In an effort to facilitate media coverage of the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission has announced that journalists will be exempt from paying fees for bringing in equipment…
Germany Intensifies Border Controls to Curb Migration and Combat Islamic Extremism
September 10, 2024
Germany Intensifies Border Controls to Curb Migration and Combat Islamic Extremism
The German government has announced plans to implement stricter controls across its land borders. Berlin described this move as an effort to combat illegal immigration and protect citizens from threats such as Islamic extremism. On Monday, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser…
Australia Plans Minimum Age Limit for Social Media Use Amid Health Concerns
September 10, 2024
Australia Plans Minimum Age Limit for Social Media Use Amid Health Concerns
Australia plans to introduce a minimum age limit for social media use, likely between 14 and 16, citing concerns over mental and physical health, Reuters reported today. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the need for children to engage in real-life…
Shia Muslims prepare to commemorate martyrdom of Imam al-Hasan al-Askari in Holy Samarra
September 10, 2024
Shia Muslims prepare to commemorate martyrdom of Imam al-Hasan al-Askari in Holy Samarra
Large crowds of pilgrims from various Iraqi provinces have begun converging on the sacred city of Samarra to commemorate the sorrowful anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari, peace be upon him, at his holy shrine. The holy shrine…
20th Int. Festival of Islamic Cinema kicks off in Kazan, Tatarstan
September 10, 2024
20th Int. Festival of Islamic Cinema kicks off in Kazan, Tatarstan
The 20th International Festival of Islamic Cinema (2024) kicked off in the Tatarstan capital, Kazan, on Friday, September 6th. The festival, which will run until September 11th, features extensive participation from dozens of countries, bringing together producers and directors from…
Sudanese museum suffers massive looting, as tens of thousands of artifacts stolen
September 10, 2024
Sudanese museum suffers massive looting, as tens of thousands of artifacts stolen
Tens of thousands of artifacts have been stolen from a Sudanese museum that is considered one of Africa’s most significant, according to a museum official. The official from the National Museum in Khartoum stated that satellite images from last year…
Diet linked to type 1 diabetes risk in children, study finds
September 10, 2024
Diet linked to type 1 diabetes risk in children, study finds
A new study by researchers at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare has found that certain foods may influence the risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D) in children genetically predisposed to the disease. The research, involving 5,674 Finnish…
Scientists develop first robotic leg with artificial muscles
September 10, 2024
Scientists develop first robotic leg with artificial muscles
According to a new study published in Natute Communications, researchers at a Swiss university have developed the first robotic leg with “artificial muscles,” which are oil-filled pockets that allow the leg to jump on various surfaces. This innovative technology, inspired…
Super Typhoon Yagi Devastates Northern Vietnam
September 10, 2024
Super Typhoon Yagi Devastates Northern Vietnam
Super Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm of the year, has caused widespread destruction in northern Vietnam, resulting in at least 59 fatalities, Al Jazeera reported. The storm made landfall on Saturday, leading to the collapse of the Phong Chau…
New geological evidence confirms Khufu Pyramid’s construction date around 2500 BC
September 10, 2024
New geological evidence confirms Khufu Pyramid’s construction date around 2500 BC
A team of scientists has determined that Egypt’s Khufu Pyramid was built around 2500 BC, based on new geological evidence. The study, led by Dr. Gamal Al-Ashibi, found mineral pollution around Khufu’s port, indicating intense copper tool production during the…