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Laylat al-Qadr: its date, obligatory acts of worship and why it is a significant night
March 23, 2024
Laylat al-Qadr: its date, obligatory acts of worship and why it is a significant night
The Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr) is considered one of the most important nights in the holy month of Ramadan. It is a significant night for all believers due to the revelation of the Holy Quran on this night, the…
Human Rights Documentation: 40% of Saudi Arabia’s political executions target Qatif
March 23, 2024
Human Rights Documentation: 40% of Saudi Arabia’s political executions target Qatif
A human rights documentation revealed that 40% of the executions carried out by the Saudi authorities on political grounds are in the city of Qatif, described as a “mirror of repression” in the kingdom. The European Saudi Organization for Human…
Worsening climate change may cause food prices to increase worldwide, news analysis finds
March 23, 2024
Worsening climate change may cause food prices to increase worldwide, news analysis finds
German climate experts have conducted a new study highlighting the fact that climate change, and specifically rising temperatures, may cause food prices to increase by 3.2% per year. The study warns that if climate change continues to worsen at this…
On World Poetry Day, Uyghurs continue to compose poetry to preserve their culture, language
March 23, 2024
On World Poetry Day, Uyghurs continue to compose poetry to preserve their culture, language
The UK-based “Stop Uyghur Genocide” campaign has said that Uyghur Muslims in occupied Xinjiang region continue to write poetry in their original language, challenging cultural erosion under the Chinese Communist Party regime. The campaign’s statement came following the World Poetry…
At least 115 people killed, dozens wounded in Moscow attack claimed by Daesh
March 23, 2024
At least 115 people killed, dozens wounded in Moscow attack claimed by Daesh
At least 115 people have been killed and 145 wounded in Russia’s worst terror attack in years, as gunmen in combat fatigues opened fire and detonated explosives in a major concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow, news reports said.…
UN passes landmark resolution on Artificial Intelligence
March 23, 2024
UN passes landmark resolution on Artificial Intelligence
In a landmark step reaffirming the international community’s commitment to the ethical advancement of artificial intelligence, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously approved a resolution aimed at promoting the protection of personal data, human rights, and risk monitoring. This resolution…
Iran among nations experiencing significant water scarcity, UN says
March 23, 2024
Iran among nations experiencing significant water scarcity, UN says
The annual report on water access from the United Nations has declared that the world is currently in the midst of a water crisis, and has identified Iran as one of the countries facing “extremely high water stress.” The U.N.…
WHO warns DR Congo experiencing ‘worst’ cholera outbreak since 2017
March 23, 2024
WHO warns DR Congo experiencing ‘worst’ cholera outbreak since 2017
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently experiencing its worst cholera outbreak since 2017, with 50,000 suspected cases and 470 deaths recorded in 2023, World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday. The risk is high in internally displaced people…
Pakistan deports more than 520,000 Afghan migrants: IOM
March 23, 2024
Pakistan deports more than 520,000 Afghan migrants: IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that around 525,000 Afghan migrants have returned from Pakistan to Afghanistan and require assistence. According to IOM, Afghan refugees returning from Iran and Pakistan face challenges in Afghanistan, including food, shelter, water, and…
For third consecutive year, schools in Afghanistan start academic season without girls
March 22, 2024
For third consecutive year, schools in Afghanistan start academic season without girls
A new school year has started in Afghanistan, but without girls. The Taliban have prohibited female students from receiving education beyond the sixth grade, a move that has drawn international criticism, according to news reports. Schools across Afghanistan began classes…