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Swedish start-up Modvion launches world’s tallest wooden wind turbine
December 29, 2023
Swedish start-up Modvion launches world’s tallest wooden wind turbine
In a groundbreaking move towards eco-friendly wind power, Swedish start-up Modvion has successfully erected the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine, reaching an impressive height of 150 meters, BBC reported. This innovative project challenges the dominance of steel in turbine construction…
Chain-reaction crash in Turkey kills 10, injures 57 on foggy highway
December 29, 2023
Chain-reaction crash in Turkey kills 10, injures 57 on foggy highway
A chain-reaction crash Thursday involving seven vehicles on a motorway in northwest Turkey killed at least 10 people and injured 57 others, officials said. The pileup occurred in dense fog and low visibility on the Northern Marmara Highway in Sakarya…
Final results of Iraq’s provincial council elections announced
December 29, 2023
Final results of Iraq’s provincial council elections announced
Four Iraqi coalitions got the largest number of seats in provincial polls earlier this month, according to the Independent High Electoral Commission announcement late Thursday. The Nabni coalition, led by Hadi Al-Amiri, won 43 out of 275 seats, followed by…
Covid-19: India records six deaths, 702 new cases in 24 hours
December 29, 2023
Covid-19: India records six deaths, 702 new cases in 24 hours
A recent surge in Covid-19 cases in India has led to six deaths and 702 new infections reported across the country as of Thursday, local media reports said citing the latest figures from the Indian health ministry. With this, the…
Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation delivers aids to over 5,000 beneficiaries
December 29, 2023
Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation delivers aids to over 5,000 beneficiaries
The Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development has continued its humanitarian activities by providing assistance and support to poor and needy families. The foundation has reached more than 5,000 orphans in the city, and it works in…
Construction work of Abu Talib Courtyard launched in Kufa city
December 29, 2023
Construction work of Abu Talib Courtyard launched in Kufa city
The administration of the Great Mosque of Kufa has announced the launch of the construction wotks of the courtyard of Abu Talib, peace be upon him, located next to the holy shrine of Muslim bin Aqeel, peace be upon him,…
WFP reports thousands of Afghan refugees driven out of Pakistan empty-handed
December 29, 2023
WFP reports thousands of Afghan refugees driven out of Pakistan empty-handed
Concerns about the situation of Afghan refugees being deported from Pakistan and their uncertain fate are increasing every day, with thousands forcibly repatriated to Afghanistan empty-handed, the World Food Program (WFP) said. WFP published a video on Wednesday of an…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi urges Shia followers of Ahlulbayt to effectively donate to charitable projects
December 29, 2023
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi urges Shia followers of Ahlulbayt to effectively donate to charitable projects
The Supreme Religious Authority His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi has reiterated his calls to the followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, to contribute to charitable projects and initiatives to help the needy, especially the families of…
IRC: 1 in 3 Afghan Children forced into arduous labour
December 28, 2023
IRC: 1 in 3 Afghan Children forced into arduous labour
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in its latest report has highlighted that the needs of 40% of children in Afghanistan are unmet, emphasizing that one-third of children in the country are engaged in laborious work. The agency reported on Wednesday,…
Holy Kadhimiya hosts first Holy Shrines Conference
December 28, 2023
Holy Kadhimiya hosts first Holy Shrines Conference
The Holy Shrines Conference, organized by the Shia Endowment Office in Holy Kadhimiya Shrine, has emphasized the importance of these religious and spiritual places for millions of followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them; stressing the need to develop them…