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Consuming apples, berries and tea prevents old-age memory loss, new discovery says
June 1, 2023
Consuming apples, berries and tea prevents old-age memory loss, new discovery says
Researchers say that consumption of tea, apples and berries can prevent memory loss associated with aging. The findings of this new study reveals that 71-year-old people with high flavanol consumption have better memory function. Accordingly, consuming a supplement of 500mg…
Thailand: Shia children express their love to Imam Redha through participating in cultural activities
June 1, 2023
Thailand: Shia children express their love to Imam Redha through participating in cultural activities
Shia children in Thailand have expressed their love and devotion to Imam Ali Al-Ridha, peace be upon him, on his blessed birth anniversary. The Shia devotees gathered at Darul Zahra Institute where they participated in a variety of activities such…
Syria-based Zainabiyah Hawza rejoices over blessed birth anniversary of Imam Al-Ridha
June 1, 2023
Syria-based Zainabiyah Hawza rejoices over blessed birth anniversary of Imam Al-Ridha
The Shirazi-affiliated Zainabiyah Hawza (Scientific Seminary) in Damascus, Syria organized a joyful celebration on the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Ali Al-Ridha, peace be upon him. The director of the Seminary, Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslmeen Sheikh Hassan abdul Hadi Al-Shihristani said…
European Union accused of neglecting Afghan refugees
June 1, 2023
European Union accused of neglecting Afghan refugees
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has accused the European Union of marked neglect towards Afghan refugees at some EU borders. The leading Charity organization says: many Afghan refugees in need of protection remain stuck at the borders of the European…
Shia Rights Watch releases its monthly report on anti-Shia violations worldwide
June 1, 2023
Shia Rights Watch releases its monthly report on anti-Shia violations worldwide
The International Shia Rights Watch Organization has issued its monthly report for May on the most prominent human rights violations against Shia Muslims around the world. The five-page report included a review of major terrorist attacks, including bombings, as well…
Florida International University to establish permanent chair in Shi’a Islam studies
June 1, 2023
Florida International University to establish permanent chair in Shi’a Islam studies
Florida International University has announced that it will launch a new program for a focused degree on Shi’a Islam. This was made possible after the Meghji Family Trust made a gift of $1 million to FIU’s Mohsin & Fauzia Jaffer…
Iraq’s PM approves Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation’s humanitarian project “Iraq’s Orphans Protection Charter”
June 1, 2023
Iraq’s PM approves Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation’s humanitarian project “Iraq’s Orphans Protection Charter”
The Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, a Shirazi-affiliated center based in Holy Karbala, has announced that its humanitarian project “Iraq’s Orphans Protection Charter” was approved by the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. The director of the Foundation,…
New AI-powered research identifies antibiotic fighting drug-resistant infections
May 31, 2023
New AI-powered research identifies antibiotic fighting drug-resistant infections
Using AI-based machine learning algorithm, MIT and McMaster University researchers have identified an antibiotic drug combination that can eliminate drug-resistant infections, including a hospital bacteria called “Acinetobacter baumannii”. The nosocomial bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii is a type of bacteria that is…
Global meeting underway for reducing dangers of plastic
May 31, 2023
Global meeting underway for reducing dangers of plastic
United Nations Environment Program organized a meeting of the Representatives of 175 countries of the world in Paris, France, with the aim to negotiate ways to reduce the dangers of using plastic. These negotiations are in their second round of…
1,200,000 pilgrims arrive in Holy Mashhad to mark blessed birth anniversary of Imam Reza
May 31, 2023
1,200,000 pilgrims arrive in Holy Mashhad to mark blessed birth anniversary of Imam Reza
According to official statistics announced, one million and 200 thousand pilgrims entered the holy city of Mashhad in the last 10 days. These pilgrims traveled to the holy city of Mashhad with the intention of visiting the Holy Shrine of…