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‘World Atlas’ publishes detailed report on school of thought of Twelve Imams of Ahlulbayt
May 19, 2024
‘World Atlas’ publishes detailed report on school of thought of Twelve Imams of Ahlulbayt
The ‘World Atlas’ website has recently published a report shedding light on the school of though of the Twelve Imams, peace be upon them, touching on important aspects of the life of each Infallible Imam and their divine roles in…
Kazakhstan reprints first translation of Holy Quran in old Turkish
May 19, 2024
Kazakhstan reprints first translation of Holy Quran in old Turkish
The city of Turkestan in Kazakhstan has witnessed the reprinting of the first translation of the Holy Quran into old Turkish. This translation is the only complete one in Turkish and is preserved in the Museum of Turkish and Islamic…
Heavy Rains, Flooding Claim Nearly 70 Lives in Northern Afghanistan
May 19, 2024
Heavy Rains, Flooding Claim Nearly 70 Lives in Northern Afghanistan
At least 66 people have perished in northern Afghanistan due to continued heavy rainfall and flooding, Al Jazeera reported today. According to the news agency, the flooding damaged more than 1,500 houses, swamped more than 400 hectares (1,000 acres) of…
Malaysian PM highlights role of Muslim academics in shaping future of Islamic world
May 19, 2024
Malaysian PM highlights role of Muslim academics in shaping future of Islamic world
Malaysia’s Prime Minister emphasized the importance of Muslim academics in shaping a bright future that aligns with the humanitarian values of the Islamic world. During his public speech at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim…
Mazar-i-Sharif-based office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi digs new well for needy families
May 19, 2024
Mazar-i-Sharif-based office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi digs new well for needy families
Based on efforts of the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Afghanistan’s Mazar-i-Sharif, a new well has been dug to provide people with drinking water. The total number of wells dug until now is 58. In its statement to Shia…
Communist Vietnam Appoints New President Amid Persecution of Muslim Community
May 19, 2024
Communist Vietnam Appoints New President Amid Persecution of Muslim Community
Vietnam’s Communist Party has named minister of public security To Lam as the new president in an unprecedented reshuffle of the country’s leadership, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Lam has been public security minister since 2016 and has taken a hard…
EU Aid to Lebanon Raises Concerns Amid Ongoing Economic, Refugee Crises
May 19, 2024
EU Aid to Lebanon Raises Concerns Amid Ongoing Economic, Refugee Crises
Lebanon’s economy remains in a state of crisis, with the local currency plummeting to less than 10% of its pre-2019 value, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. According to the article, Savings have been wiped out, and over 80% of the population…
Devastating Truck Accident Claims 14 Lives in Khushab, Pakistan
May 19, 2024
Devastating Truck Accident Claims 14 Lives in Khushab, Pakistan
In a tragic incident, a Mazda truck plunged into a ditch on Panj Pir Manawan Road in Khushab district, Pakistan, resulting in the death of at least 14 people and leaving 12 others injured, Dawn online newspaper reported yesterday. According…
Mineral Shortfall Threatens Global Energy Transition
May 18, 2024
Mineral Shortfall Threatens Global Energy Transition
A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) warns of looming shortages in critical minerals essential for clean energy technologies, CNN reported yesterday. The world is on track to meet only 70% of global copper demand and 50% of…
Heavy Rains, Floods Devastate Central Afghanistan, Leaving 50 Dead
May 18, 2024
Heavy Rains, Floods Devastate Central Afghanistan, Leaving 50 Dead
Torrential rains and flooding have claimed the lives of at least 50 people in central Afghanistan’s Ghor province, Reuters reported today. According to the news agency citing the provincial information department, the extreme weather conditions that began on Friday have…