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Denmark: Muslims organize procession to mark Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 30, 2024
Denmark: Muslims organize procession to mark Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Danish capital, Copenhagen, witnessed a mourning march in commemoration of the Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The Husseini mourning march proceeded smoothly with security arrangements in place and was attended by a large number…
Sweden charges two men with hatred crime over Holy Quran burning
August 30, 2024
Sweden charges two men with hatred crime over Holy Quran burning
Swedish prosecutors have charged two men, Salwan Momika and Salwan Najem, with inciting ethnic hatred due to several Qur’an-burning protests in 2023, which provoked significant backlash in Muslim countries. The charges stem from four incidents during the summer of 2023…
Iraq: Security forces kill 14 ISIS militants in Anbar desert
August 30, 2024
Iraq: Security forces kill 14 ISIS militants in Anbar desert
The Iraqi Joint Operations Command announced on Friday that 14 terrorists, including ISIS leaders, were killed in the Anbar desert, in the west of the country. The statement, published by the Security Media Cell, highlighted that the operation, directed by…
Millions Evacuated as Typhoon Shanshan Hits Japan’s Kyushu
August 30, 2024
Millions Evacuated as Typhoon Shanshan Hits Japan’s Kyushu
Typhoon Shanshan struck southwestern Japan on Thursday, prompting evacuation orders for over 5.2 million residents, Arab News reported yesterday. With gusts reaching 198 kph (50 m/s), the storm made landfall near Satsumasendai city, causing widespread destruction, power outages, and halting…
Germany to Deport Head of Banned Muslim Association
August 30, 2024
Germany to Deport Head of Banned Muslim Association
Germany has ordered the expulsion of Mohammad Hadi Mofatteh, the Iranian head of the recently banned Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH), giving him until September 11 to leave the country or face deportation, Arab News reported yesterday. The IZH was banned…
UN Reports Ongoing Human Rights Violations Against Uyghurs in China
August 30, 2024
UN Reports Ongoing Human Rights Violations Against Uyghurs in China
The United Nations has reiterated concerns over China’s treatment of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, stating that “many problematic laws and policies remain in place” two years after a critical report highlighted potential crimes against humanity, Yahoo news…
Scientists discover massive seamount and rare marine species in Pacific Ocean
August 29, 2024
Scientists discover massive seamount and rare marine species in Pacific Ocean
Oceanographers led by the Schmidt Ocean Institute in California have discovered a massive underwater mountain in the Pacific Ocean, 900 miles off the coast of Chile, the CNN reported. The seamount, which rises 3,109 meters (1.9 miles) from the ocean…
Germany to Strengthen Migration Controls, Upholding Asylum Rights
August 29, 2024
Germany to Strengthen Migration Controls, Upholding Asylum Rights
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced new measures to combat irregular migration while affirming that asylum rights will remain intact, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Responding to pressure from opposition parties, particularly the Christian Democrats (CDU), Scholz rejected calls for a freeze…
NASA’s JWST Discovers Six Rogue Worlds
August 29, 2024
NASA’s JWST Discovers Six Rogue Worlds
Scientists using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have identified six “rogue worlds” in the NGC 1333 cloud, located about 960 light-years from Earth, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. These celestial bodies, not gravitationally bound to any star, are larger than…
Impact of Smartphones on Children: A Double-Edged Sword
August 29, 2024
Impact of Smartphones on Children: A Double-Edged Sword
Recent research highlights the significant impact of smartphones on children’s health, revealing both positive and negative effects, Khaama Press revealed in an article yesterday. While smartphones can enhance learning and engagement, excessive screen time poses serious risks. Studies indicate that…