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One year after the devastating earthquakes in Herat, Afghanistan, UNICEF reports that recovery remains fragile for affected families, Khaama Press reported yesterday. The earthquakes, which struck last October, resulted in 1,480 deaths and displaced thousands, impacting 48,000 families. As winter…

John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking contributions to machine learning. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that the scientists were recognized “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable…

Following the veto of California Senate Bill 1047, which aimed to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) safety, industry experts are calling for a more nuanced approach to AI governance, Xinhua reported yesterday. Governor Gavin Newsom rejected the bill, citing concerns over…

Researchers from RIKEN have discovered nanostructures at deep-ocean hydrothermal vents that resemble life’s building blocks, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. These self-organized structures act as selective ion channels and can generate energy, shedding light on the origins of life and enhancing…

The Taliban authorities have banned the celebration of World Teacher’s Day, deeming it un-Islamic, further marginalizing educators in the country, Hasht-e-Subh Daily reported yesterday. According to the article, over the past three years, many teachers have been dismissed due to…

Iraqi airstrikes in Salahaddin province killed six suspected ISIS members, Rudaw reported today citing the Iraqi army. The operation, which utilized F-16 aircraft, targeted a terrorist hideout in the al-Aith area and was described as a response to recent attacks…

As part of its humanitarian efforts, the UK-based Imam Hussain Charity (IHC), in collaboration with Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, has inaugurated its 32nd well for potable water in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. According to IHC, the inauguration ceremony was…

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released its latest report on October 2, 2024, detailing a sharp deterioration in religious freedom in India. The report highlights a rise in violent attacks on religious minorities, arbitrary arrests of…

The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has called on Muslims, especially followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, to celebrate the blessed birth of Imam Hasan al-Askari, peace be upon him, on the 4th of Rabi’…

At the Riyadh International Book Fair, a rare Quran manuscript written in the “Najdi” script, featuring part of Surah Al-Baqarah, dating back to the 12th century Hijri, was on display. This valuable artifact is part of a vast collection of…