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Shia Muslims worldwide celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra
December 22, 2024
Shia Muslims worldwide celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, are spreading joy around the world with the advent of the birth anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima Al-Zahraa, peace be upon her, which corresponds to the twentieth of the month of Jumada Al-Thani.…
International Human Solidarity Day observed worldwide
December 21, 2024
International Human Solidarity Day observed worldwide
December 20 marks the International Human Solidarity Day, a day dedicated to promoting unity and cooperation to address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and social injustice. Established by the United Nations in 2005, this observance underscores the importance of…
UNICEF: 4.6M Syrian children live in dire conditions and require urgent aid
December 21, 2024
UNICEF: 4.6M Syrian children live in dire conditions and require urgent aid
The Director of the Middle East and North Africa at UNICEF, Edward Beigbeder, revealed that approximately 4.6 million Syrian children live in dire conditions and urgently need basic services. UN official’s announcement came during his recent visit to the Maarrat…
ISIS-affiliated terrorists killed, arrested in Syria and Iraq
December 21, 2024
ISIS-affiliated terrorists killed, arrested in Syria and Iraq
The Iraqi Military Intelligence Directorate announced the arrest of seven ISIS members in Kirkuk Governorate, the Iraqi News Agency reported on Friday. The arrests took place based on precise intelligence. One of the detainees was responsible for transporting individuals, weapons,…
27 New Species Discovered in Alto Mayo, Peru
December 21, 2024
27 New Species Discovered in Alto Mayo, Peru
A recent expedition in the Alto Mayo region of north-west Peru has led to the discovery of 27 new species, including a rare amphibious mouse, a tree-climbing salamander, and a unique “blob-headed fish,” The Guardian reported yesterday. The 38-day survey,…
Pakistan: Punjab Cabinet Increases Penalty for Child Begging to 10 Years
December 21, 2024
Pakistan: Punjab Cabinet Increases Penalty for Child Begging to 10 Years
The Punjab cabinet, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, approved significant measures on Friday during its meeting in Lahore, Dawn reported yesterday. One of the key decisions was the amendment to the Punjab Vagrancy Ordinance 1958, which escalates the penalty…
UN Votes for ICJ Probe into Israel’s Role in Gaza Crises
December 21, 2024
UN Votes for ICJ Probe into Israel’s Role in Gaza Crises
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution on Friday calling on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to investigate Israel’s humanitarian obligations regarding the delivery of aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza, Arab News reported. The resolution, drafted by…
Pakistan and Bangladesh Leaders Agree to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
December 21, 2024
Pakistan and Bangladesh Leaders Agree to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Bangladesh’s chief adviser Muhammad Yunus met on Friday during the sidelines of the 11th D-8 summit in Cairo, Egypt, where they agreed to expand and deepen their bilateral ties, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday.…
Brazil Moves to Place Ban on Mobile Phones in Primary, Secondary Schools
December 21, 2024
Brazil Moves to Place Ban on Mobile Phones in Primary, Secondary Schools
Brazil’s Congress has approved legislation to ban mobile phone use in primary and secondary schools, pending the signature of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The law aims to mitigate the negative effects of mobile devices…
Stunning Satellite Photos Reveal Great Lakes Buried in Snow
December 21, 2024
Stunning Satellite Photos Reveal Great Lakes Buried in Snow
In mid-December 2024, a fierce winter storm swept across the Great Lakes region, resulting in significant snowfall and icy conditions. Satellite images captured by NOAA-21 on December 12 revealed the extent of the storm, with both natural-color and false-color views…