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A study from Queen Mary University of London reveals significant health benefits from seven days of fasting, particularly after three days without food, SciTech Daily reported. This research, published in Nature Metabolism, demonstrates that fasting triggers systematic changes across multiple…

An explosion at a gas station in Yemen’s Al-Bayda province on Saturday claimed at least 10 lives and left more than 65 injured, according to a local government official. The blast occurred in Zaher district, triggering a chain reaction that…

A recent study reveals a dire situation for freshwater ecosystems, which cover less than 1% of Earth’s surface yet support over 10% of all known species, Earth.com reported in an article. Alarmingly, nearly 25% of these species, approximately 4,294, are…

The UN humanitarian coordinator for Congo, Bruno Lemarquis, reported that over 100,000 people have been displaced in Masisi territory since January 1, 2025, due to escalating clashes between the M23 rebel group and the Congolese army, Anadolu Agency reported. This…

A festive celebration marking the birthday of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad, peace be upon him, was held at the office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Hosseini al-Shirazi in the Sayyeda Zainab area in Damascus. The ceremony witnessed the presence of numerous…

Governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, has declared January as Muslim American Heritage Month, highlighting the contributions of the state’s Muslim community, estimated at 240,000 people, news reports said Wednesday. “This month, we honor their achievements, reflect on their history, and…

In stark contrast to the vision of Pakistan’s founding leader, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who envisioned a state for all Muslims, Pakistan has become one of the most dangerous places for Shia Muslims. Recent attacks have highlighted the systematic persecution faced…

The 6th edition of the “Recitation and Nasheed for Peace in the South” competition was inaugurated at Hat Yai University, Thailand, on January 7, 2025. The event, organized under the patronage of the Songkhla provincial government, featured prominent participation from…

Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban leader, has reiterated the need for full implementation of Afghanistan’s Law of Vice and Virtue during a speech at a seminar in Kandahar, local news outlets reported. The law, first introduced in 2022, imposes strict societal…

The German government has raised concerns over Pakistan’s deportation of Afghan refugees, many of whom face prolonged waits for resettlement visas, according to a report by InfoMigrants. Germany acknowledged the worsening conditions for Afghan refugees in Pakistan and emphasized the…