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Controversy over newly-constructed Al-Zahraa Mosque in Syria’s Idlib
November 12, 2024
Controversy over newly-constructed Al-Zahraa Mosque in Syria’s Idlib
Social media has seen heated debate over the construction of Al-Zahraa Mosque in Dana, northern Idlib, Syria. Supporters hail the mosque—funded by a displaced family from Maarrat al-Numan in honor of their mother, Hajjah Zahraa—as a generous community project. They…
Study links childhood asthma to memory issues, higher dementia risk later in life
November 12, 2024
Study links childhood asthma to memory issues, higher dementia risk later in life
A new study has found that children with asthma may face greater memory challenges, potentially raising their risk of dementia in adulthood, the independent published. Researchers from the University of California, Davis, followed 2,062 children aged 9 to 10 to…
Iran: Bus accident kills 4 pilgrims, injures 42 on return from Holy Karbala
November 12, 2024
Iran: Bus accident kills 4 pilgrims, injures 42 on return from Holy Karbala
At least four pilgrims were killed and 42 others injured when a bus overturned in Iran’s Kurdistan province, state media reported Monday. The victims were en route from Holy Karbala, Iraq, to Zanjan province in northwestern Iran. The accident occurred…
UN calls for urgent action on toxic smog threatening milions of Pakistani children
November 12, 2024
UN calls for urgent action on toxic smog threatening milions of Pakistani children
The United Nations on Monday urged Pakistan to intensify efforts to combat air pollution as hazardous smog impacts over 11 million children under five in Punjab province. UNICEF’s representative in Islamabad, Abdullah Fadil, expressed grave concern, noting that young children…
Grand Ayatollah Bashir al-Najafi emphasizes importance of practical faith for true allegiance to Ahlulbayt
November 12, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Bashir al-Najafi emphasizes importance of practical faith for true allegiance to Ahlulbayt
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir Hussein al-Najafi emphasized the need to adhere to practical faith through righteous conduct and overcoming mistakes, as a means for believers to attain the title of true faith and sincere allegiance to the Ahlulbayt, peace be…
Iraq’s Cabinet Secretariat commends Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation’s efforts in supporting NGOs
November 12, 2024
Iraq’s Cabinet Secretariat commends Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation’s efforts in supporting NGOs
The Secretariat-General of the Iraqi Cabinet, represented by the NGO Affairs Department, has praised the significant role played by Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development in organizing and participating in seminars and training workshops aimed at supporting and enhancing…
Historic Mine Ban Treaty at Risk as Clearance Rates Decline
November 12, 2024
Historic Mine Ban Treaty at Risk as Clearance Rates Decline
The global effort to eliminate landmines is facing a critical setback as clearance rates plummet, prompting urgent calls for renewed commitment to the Landmine Ban Treaty amidst escalating conflicts worldwide. The HALO Trust has issued a stark warning regarding the…
Global Lawmakers Urge UN Intervention for Detained Uyghur Asylum Seekers in Thailand
November 12, 2024
Global Lawmakers Urge UN Intervention for Detained Uyghur Asylum Seekers in Thailand
Dozens of lawmakers from 26 countries are calling on the UN human rights commissioner for refugees to intervene on behalf of 48 Uyghur asylum seekers detained in Thailand for nearly a decade, the Independent reported yesterday. A New York Times…
OpenAI and AI Companies Explore New Approaches Amid Limitations
November 12, 2024
OpenAI and AI Companies Explore New Approaches Amid Limitations
Artificial intelligence companies, including OpenAI, are facing challenges in training large language models due to the limitations of current methodologies, Reuters reported yesterday. According to the article, researchers are shifting focus towards more human-like reasoning techniques, moving away from the…
Amnesty International Urges FIFA to Halt Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup Bid
November 12, 2024
Amnesty International Urges FIFA to Halt Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup Bid
Amnesty International and the Sport & Rights Alliance (SRA) have called on FIFA to suspend Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup unless significant human rights reforms are implemented before the vote scheduled for December 11, Reuters reported…