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Iraq suspends repatriation of nationals from Al-Hol Camp
March 6, 2025
Iraq suspends repatriation of nationals from Al-Hol Camp
Iraq’s Ministry of Migration and Displacement has suspended the repatriation of its citizens from Syria’s Al-Hol camp for up to six months, a spokesperson announced Wednesday. Ali Abbas, the ministry’s representative, told media outlets that the pause will allow authorities…
Google reports AI misuse for deepfake terrorism and child exploitation
March 6, 2025
Google reports AI misuse for deepfake terrorism and child exploitation
Google has reported receiving over 250 global complaints about its AI software being used to create deepfake terrorism content, according to Australia’s eSafety Commission. The tech giant, owned by Alphabet, also received 86 user reports warning of AI-generated child exploitation…
U.N.-Habitat Afghanistan reaffirms support for Afghan women ahead of Women’s Day
March 6, 2025
U.N.-Habitat Afghanistan reaffirms support for Afghan women ahead of Women’s Day
Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, U.N.-Habitat Afghanistan has expressed its continued support for Afghan women and girls, emphasizing their rights and participation in society. In a statement on X, the agency reiterated its commitment to advocating for…
Terrorist Attack in Northwest Pakistan Leaves 5 Troops, 13 Civilians Dead
March 6, 2025
Terrorist Attack in Northwest Pakistan Leaves 5 Troops, 13 Civilians Dead
A terrorist attack in the Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has resulted in the deaths of at least five army personnel and 13 civilians, Anadolu Agency reported. The incident occurred when a group of 16 heavily-armed militants attempted to…
Holy Quran Museum Inaugurated in Makkah’s Hira Cultural District
March 6, 2025
Holy Quran Museum Inaugurated in Makkah’s Hira Cultural District
The Holy Quran Museum, a significant addition to Makkah’s Hira Cultural District, was officially opened by the Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, Asharq al-Awsat reported. The source mentions, citing the Saudi Press Agency, that the museum aims to enhance…
Climate Change Threatens Global Food Production
March 6, 2025
Climate Change Threatens Global Food Production
A recent study published in Nature Food warns that climate change could jeopardize up to a third of global food production, Anadolu Agency reported. Researchers from Aalto University, Finland, analyzed the effects of rising temperatures, altered precipitation, and increasing aridity…
Australian Premier Denounces Islamophobia Following Threat to Sydney Mosque
March 5, 2025
Australian Premier Denounces Islamophobia Following Threat to Sydney Mosque
In response to a threat made against a mosque in southwest Sydney, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated on Tuesday that “racism and Islamophobia will not be tolerated,” Anadolu Agency reported. He shared on Instagram that he had been alerted…
SOAS, University of London, launches unique Master’s program in “Islamic Humanities”
March 5, 2025
SOAS, University of London, launches unique Master’s program in “Islamic Humanities”
The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London has received widespread academic acclaim after launching a Master’s program in Islamic Humanities, the first of its kind in the United Kingdom. The program takes a multidisciplinary…
Indian newspapers publish fatwas of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi for blessed Ramadan
March 5, 2025
Indian newspapers publish fatwas of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi for blessed Ramadan
Several prominent Indian newspapers have published a series of fatwas (religious rulings) by Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, along with responses to various jurisprudential questions, in observance of the holy month of Ramadan. Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Sayyid Saif Abbas…
Ongoing development of “Ya Hussein” and “Ya Ali” roads to serve Karbala pilgrims
March 5, 2025
Ongoing development of “Ya Hussein” and “Ya Ali” roads to serve Karbala pilgrims
Iraqi engineering and technical teams continue their dedicated efforts to implement the rehabilitation and development project for the “Ya Hussein” and “Ya Ali” roads along the Karbala-Najaf route. The project is part of the infrastructure development plan for mass pilgrimage…