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Residents and tourists are fleeing Santorini amid fears of an impending earthquake, following a series of over 200 undersea tremors, The Guardian reported. On Monday, an earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck at 2:17 PM local time, prompting…

New Zealand passed a groundbreaking law on Thursday granting Mount Taranaki the status of a legal person, acknowledging its cultural significance to Māori iwi as a sacred ancestor, Jurist News reported. This legislation is part of ongoing treaty settlements with…

The Halal Food Market is projected to grow significantly, reaching approximately USD 3,739 billion by 2033, up from USD 1,305 billion in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%, Newswires reported. The Asia Pacific region leads the…

A recent study by researchers at UC Merced reveals a significant decline in social skills among preschool children due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Earth.com reported. The research, led by Professor Rose Scott, found that children’s ability to understand false beliefs—a…

The Karbala Charity Foundation has opened a book fair on Imam Hussein Street, near the shrine of Ibn Al-Fahd, to promote Islamic culture and encourage youth to read and engage in scientific research. The fair, which began on the 20th…

In a gesture of sacrifice and humanity, Shia youth worldwide have launched a major blood donation campaign to mark the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, on the 3rd of Sha’ban. Under the slogan “Drops, Yet Life,”…

Shia Rights Watch (SRW)—an international pro-Shia rights organization—has released its January 2025 report, detailing significant human rights violations against Shia Muslims across multiple countries. From January 1 to February 1, 2025, the report highlights alarming trends of terrorist attacks, arbitrary…

Three Pakistani soldiers and two civilians were killed in an attack by unknown gunmen in Dera Ismail Khan, Khaama Press reported. Armed assailants targeted a vehicle transporting security personnel as it traveled from Balochistan to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Reports indicate that…

President Donald Trump has announced significant tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, marking a sharp shift in U.S. trade policy. Effective Tuesday, the new tariffs include a 25% duty on most goods from Mexico and Canada and a…

Afghanistan’s currency, the afghani, has seen sharp fluctuations in value recently, worsening the economic challenges faced by millions, Afgn Amu news outlet said. The currency’s instability, linked to the suspension of U.S. aid and the Taliban’s currency management, has caused…