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Pakistan Hosts Major Security Meeting Amid Rising Violence
October 16, 2024
Pakistan Hosts Major Security Meeting Amid Rising Violence
Pakistan is hosting a crucial security meeting this week, with leaders from China and India in attendance, as the nation grapples with escalating insurgent violence, VOA reported yesterday. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting, starting Tuesday, aims to address security concerns,…
Global Biodiversity Summit Faces Major Setback As 80% of Participating Countries Failed Submission of Plans
October 16, 2024
Global Biodiversity Summit Faces Major Setback As 80% of Participating Countries Failed Submission of Plans
As the COP16 summit approaches in Cali, Colombia, a new analysis reveals that over 80% of countries have failed to submit plans to meet a UN agreement aimed at halting ecosystem destruction, The Guardian reported yesterday. Nearly two years after…
Frontex: Irregular Crossings into EU Drop 42% in 2024
October 16, 2024
Frontex: Irregular Crossings into EU Drop 42% in 2024
Detected irregular crossings into the European Union fell by 42% in the first nine months of 2024, VOA reported yesterday citing the EU border agency Frontex. The total number of crossings decreased to 166,000 compared to the same period last…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi reiterates importance of reviving holy rituals of Imam Hussein, Ahlulbayt
October 15, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi reiterates importance of reviving holy rituals of Imam Hussein, Ahlulbayt
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, renewed his call to prioritize the revival of sacred Hussaini rituals and to enhance the traditions of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, emphasizing the necessity of guiding the youth and…
Activists say Taliban’s ban on girls’ education is a “Crime Against Humanity”
October 15, 2024
Activists say Taliban’s ban on girls’ education is a “Crime Against Humanity”
Afghan activists have strongly condemned the Taliban’s continued ban on girls’ education beyond the sixth grade, calling it one of the gravest human rights violations. Since the Taliban regained control in August 2021, Afghanistan remains the only country in the…
Kashmiris sound alarm over Delhi’s plan to erase their cultural heritage
October 15, 2024
Kashmiris sound alarm over Delhi’s plan to erase their cultural heritage
Kashmiris have expressed grave concerns over what they view as a deliberate effort by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to erase their unique cultural identity in the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. According to a report by the…
Malaria, cholera outbreak worsens health crisis in Yemen’s Ad Dali amid monsoon rains
October 15, 2024
Malaria, cholera outbreak worsens health crisis in Yemen’s Ad Dali amid monsoon rains
The city of Ad Dali in Yemen is facing a worsening health crisis due to a surge in malaria and cholera cases, exacerbated by the return of monsoon rains. These rains have led to stagnant water, creating breeding grounds for…
Iraqi army announces killing of four suspected ISIS members in Kirkuk
October 15, 2024
Iraqi army announces killing of four suspected ISIS members in Kirkuk
An Iraqi airstrike in Kirkuk province killed four suspected ISIS members, including a significant leader, as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate ISIS remnants, the army said on Tuesday. The strike, conducted by F-16 aircraft, also destroyed weapons and communication…
Islamist Militants Attack Police Office in Pakistan, Four Dead
October 15, 2024
Islamist Militants Attack Police Office in Pakistan, Four Dead
In a violent assault on October 14, Islamist militants dressed as women stormed a police office in Bannu, killing three policemen and a civilian, Reuters reported. The attack, which involved five suicide bombers, unfolded over several hours before all attackers…
Study Links Blood Type to Early Stroke Risk
October 15, 2024
Study Links Blood Type to Early Stroke Risk
A recent study has revealed a connection between blood type and the risk of early stroke, particularly among individuals under 60, Earth.com revealed yesterday. Researchers analyzed data from 48 genetic studies, involving 17,000 stroke patients and 600,000 non-stroke individuals. They…