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The International Union of Muslim Scholars strongly criticized the US veto against a UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, labeling it as direct support for the ongoing genocide against Palestinians. Secretary-General Ali Muhammad al-Sallabi urged the United…

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized Morocco as the top-ranked country globally in Quran memorization. This distinction highlights Morocco’s dedication to promoting the memorization and teaching of the Holy Quran, with approximately 1.5 million individuals…

Microsoft announced on Friday, November 22, a groundbreaking AI feature for Teams that will enable real-time speech translation in nine languages, Semafor.com reported. This innovative tool allows users to converse in languages they do not speak, utilizing the speaker’s own…

Fighting between armed Sunni and Shiite groups in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, has resulted in at least 37 fatalities and 25 injuries, Arab News reported today. The violence erupted overnight, with reports indicating that armed men targeted…

A new report by Verisk Maplecroft reveals a staggering 65% increase in global conflict zones over the past three years, now encompassing 6.15 million square kilometers—equivalent to nearly double the size of India. This escalation, detailed in the Conflict Intensity…

A key UN General Assembly committee unanimously adopted a resolution on Friday, November 22, to initiate negotiations for a groundbreaking treaty aimed at preventing and punishing crimes against humanity, Arab News reported yesterday. This decision follows intense discussions, particularly with…

The office of Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi expressed deep sorrow over the deadly attack targeting civilians in Parachinar, Pakistan, which left dozens martyred and injured. The statement, received by Shia Waves Agency, criticized authorities for repeated negligence in addressing…

A recent study by scientists from ETH Zurich and Vrije Universiteit Brussel warns that over 50% of the world’s glaciers could vanish by the year 2100, Earth.com revealed yesterday. Under high carbon emissions scenarios, this figure could rise to 54%,…

The United Nations’ World Food Program (WFP) has released alarming figures indicating that 343 million people are experiencing acute food insecurity in 74 countries, marking a 10% increase from last year, Anadolu Agency reported. This situation is approaching the record…

A group of prominent members from the Iranian, Iraqi, and Afghan communities residing in Canada, accompanied by Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Sheikh Saleh Sibuyeh, the head of World Shirazi Foundation, visited Ottawa on Wednesday, November 20, at the invitation of Samir…