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WEF says global economy expected to boost, warns of political risks
May 30, 2024
WEF says global economy expected to boost, warns of political risks
The World Economic Forum reported on Wednesday that the global economy is expected to either improve or stay stable this year, while also cautioning about potential risks arising from geopolitical and domestic tensions. The report noted an increase in economic…
“Who is Hussain?” charity carries out humanitarian activities in Washington DC
May 30, 2024
“Who is Hussain?” charity carries out humanitarian activities in Washington DC
As part of its humanitarian activities, the UK-based “Who is Hussain?” charity has carried out a campaign to help deprived and homeless people in Washington DC. According to a statement on its official Facebook account, the charity said that its,…
Pakistan: Arson Attack Targets Girls’ School in Former Taliban Stronghold
May 30, 2024
Pakistan: Arson Attack Targets Girls’ School in Former Taliban Stronghold
A group of armed assailants carried out an arson attack on a girls’ school in North Waziristan, a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban, abc News reported yesterday. The overnight attack, which took place in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, resulted…
Egypt Celebrates Completion of 14th-Centuray Maridani Mosque Restoration
May 30, 2024
Egypt Celebrates Completion of 14th-Centuray Maridani Mosque Restoration
In a ceremony on Tuesday, Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities marked the completion of a multi-year restoration project on the historic 14th-century Mosque of Altunbugha al-Maridani in Cairo, Reuters reported yesterday. The mosque, built in 1338-40 CE during the Mamluk…
Global Executions Reach Decade High in 2023, Amnesty International Reports
May 30, 2024
Global Executions Reach Decade High in 2023, Amnesty International Reports
Executions worldwide soared to their highest level in nearly a decade in 2023, as detailed in a new report by human rights organization Amnesty International. The report reveals that at least 1,153 executions were carried out globally last year, representing…
China Opens Pioneering AI-Powered Virtual Hospital Town
May 30, 2024
China Opens Pioneering AI-Powered Virtual Hospital Town
China has launched the country’s first AI-driven hospital town, where virtual patients are treated by AI-generated doctors, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The innovative “Agent Hospital” project, led by researchers at Tsinghua University, utilizes large language models to create autonomous AI…
Sahel Crisis Demands Urgent Global Response, Warns UN Refugee Agency
May 30, 2024
Sahel Crisis Demands Urgent Global Response, Warns UN Refugee Agency
In a dire warning on Wednesday, a senior UN refugee official has cautioned that the worsening humanitarian crisis in Africa’s Sahel region risks spilling over into neighboring countries, potentially escalating into a global problem if not addressed immediately, VOA reported.…
Measles outbreak puts millions of children at risk across Europe, heath agencies warn
May 29, 2024
Measles outbreak puts millions of children at risk across Europe, heath agencies warn
Measles cases in Europe are continuing to rise, with this year’s numbers set to surpass the total for 2023, according to a warning from WHO and UNICEF released on Tuesday. Recent data shows 56,634 measles cases and four deaths reported…
Unprecedented rise in anti-Muslim racism in Austria, new report reveals
May 29, 2024
Unprecedented rise in anti-Muslim racism in Austria, new report reveals
The “Islamophobia and Anti-Muslim Racism Documentation Centre” in Austria recorded 1,522 cases of racist attacks against Muslims in 2023, the highest number since documentation began in 2015, according to the center’s president, Remisa Quidder. The Austrian news agency (APA) reported…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi urges pilgrims to adhere to religious rulings, avoid disputes during Hajj
May 29, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi urges pilgrims to adhere to religious rulings, avoid disputes during Hajj
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, described the performance of Hajj pilgrimage as a great spiritual experience and advised the guests of Allah Almighty to fully respect and take care of each other. In his speech…