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Austrian knife attack suspect linked to ISIS, officials confirm
February 17, 2025
Austrian knife attack suspect linked to ISIS, officials confirm
Austrian security officials have confirmed that the suspect in a recent knife attack in Villach had pledged allegiance to ISIS, news reports said. The attack, carried out by a Syrian migrant, resulted in the death of a 14-year-old and injured…
New AI system to monitor and protect coral reefs in real time
February 17, 2025
New AI system to monitor and protect coral reefs in real time
Researchers at the University of South Australia are developing a global real-time monitoring system to help combat the decline of coral reefs, primarily caused by bleaching due to global warming. The project—published in the Electronics—in collaboration with researchers from Queensland…
Imam Hussein Media Group’s PRs officer commemorates martyrs in Azerbaijan and explores mam
February 17, 2025
Imam Hussein Media Group’s PRs officer commemorates martyrs in Azerbaijan and explores mam
As part of his official visit to Azerbaijan, Sheikh Mohammad Jabbari, the Public Relations Officer of Imam Hussein Media Group for Turkish-language media, visited the martyrs’ cemeteries in Azerbaijan. There, he recited Surah Al-Fatiha in honor of their souls, commemorating…
Shirazi-affiliated centers worldwide celebrate blessed birth of Imam Al-Mahdi
February 17, 2025
Shirazi-affiliated centers worldwide celebrate blessed birth of Imam Al-Mahdi
Religious and cultural events were held across multiple cities worldwide to commemorate the birth anniversary of Imam Al-Mahdi, May Allah hasten his honourable reappearance. Shirazi-affiliated centers and foundations across the world organized gatherings featuring ceremonies, lectures, and devotional recitations, reflecting…
Kentucky Flooding Claims At Least 8 Lives Amid Widespread Rescues
February 17, 2025
Kentucky Flooding Claims At Least 8 Lives Amid Widespread Rescues
At least eight people, including a child, have died due to severe flooding in Kentucky over the weekend, Anadolu Agency reported citing Governor Andy Beshear. During a news conference, Beshear confirmed the fatalities and warned that the death toll may…
Obesity Breakthrough: Brain’s “Stop Eating” Switch Discovered
February 17, 2025
Obesity Breakthrough: Brain’s “Stop Eating” Switch Discovered
Columbia University researchers have identified specialized neurons in mice that signal when to stop eating, offering potential new avenues for obesity treatment, SciTech Daily reported. Located in the brainstem, these neurons integrate sensory and hormonal cues, marking a significant advancement…
Thai Court Hears Petition for Detained Uyghurs’ Release
February 17, 2025
Thai Court Hears Petition for Detained Uyghurs’ Release
A Thai court convened on Friday to consider the fate of 43 Uyghurs who have been detained for over a decade, amid concerns they could be deported to China where they face risks of torture, RFA reported. Rights groups have…
Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Taliban to lift broadcast ban on political and economic content
February 17, 2025
Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Taliban to lift broadcast ban on political and economic content
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on the Taliban to revoke its prohibition on the airing of political and economic programs by local Afghan media outlets, Jurist News reported. This ban, established recently, mandates that all live and…
UN Secretary-General Makes Urgent Call for Reparatory Justice Framework
February 17, 2025
UN Secretary-General Makes Urgent Call for Reparatory Justice Framework
At the opening of the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the need for a reparatory justice framework to address…
Argentina Issues International Arrest Warrants for Burmese Military Officials over Rohingya Genocide
February 17, 2025
Argentina Issues International Arrest Warrants for Burmese Military Officials over Rohingya Genocide
An Argentinian court has issued international arrest warrants for 22 Burmese military officials and three civilians, citing their involvement in the genocide against the Rohingya community, Jurist News reported. Among those named are Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, Deputy Commander-in-Chief Soe…