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Scotland: AhlulBayt Association organizes cultural-religious program
May 1, 2025
Scotland: AhlulBayt Association organizes cultural-religious program
The AhlulBayt Association in Glasgow, Scotland, organized a comprehensive cultural and religious program that combined Quranic recitation with ethical discourse, attended by members of the Iraqi and Gulf communities.The event opened with a Quranic recitation by Sheikh Abdullah Abul from…
WHO: Over 210,000 malaria cases and 18 deaths in Yemen in one year
May 1, 2025
WHO: Over 210,000 malaria cases and 18 deaths in Yemen in one year
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported over 210,000 confirmed cases of malaria and 18 related deaths in Yemen over the past year, warning that the disease remains a serious threat, particularly in vulnerable and hard-to-reach communities. In a press…
Palestinian activist released on bail after arrest by U.S. immigration authorities
May 1, 2025
Palestinian activist released on bail after arrest by U.S. immigration authorities
Columbia University student and Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi has been released on bail following his arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in mid-April during a citizenship interview in Vermont. Mahdawi, a U.S. green card holder, was accused by…
World celebrates May Day amid ongoing struggles for workers’ rights
May 1, 2025
World celebrates May Day amid ongoing struggles for workers’ rights
On May 1st each year, the world marks International Workers’ Day, a day dedicated to honoring the millions of workers who are the backbone of societies and economies worldwide. This event shines a spotlight on the evolving challenges workers face…
Lack of access to antibiotics driving spread of superbugs, finds research
May 1, 2025
Lack of access to antibiotics driving spread of superbugs, finds research
A new study reveals that less than 7% of people with severe drug-resistant infections in poorer countries receive the antibiotics they need, contributing to rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR), The Guardian reported. The research, led by the Global Antibiotic Research and…
US, Ukraine sign landmark mineral deal
May 1, 2025
US, Ukraine sign landmark mineral deal
The United States and Ukraine have signed a landmark investment agreement to develop Ukraine’s mineral sector, marking a significant step in economic recovery and strategic partnership, Khaama Press reported. Announced on April 30 by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the…
Scientists Discover 5 Proteins That Can Predict Liver Disease up to 16 Years Before Symptoms
May 1, 2025
Scientists Discover 5 Proteins That Can Predict Liver Disease up to 16 Years Before Symptoms
Researchers have identified five blood proteins that can predict the risk of developing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) up to 16 years before symptoms appear, SciTech Daily reported. The study, presented at Digestive Disease Week 2025, analyzed blood samples…
Trees sync up their communication signals prior to solar eclipse
May 1, 2025
Trees sync up their communication signals prior to solar eclipse
A new international study has revealed that spruce trees in northern Italy’s Dolomites synchronize their bioelectrical signals hours before a solar eclipse, indicating a coordinated anticipatory response, Earth.com reported. Led by Professors Alessandro Chiolerio and Monica Gagliano, the research showed…
Tens of millions experience poverty in EU
May 1, 2025
Tens of millions experience poverty in EU
In 2024, approximately 93.3 million people in the European Union—21% of the population—were at risk of poverty or social exclusion, Anadolu Agency reported citing Eurostat. This figure includes individuals living in households facing income poverty, severe material and social deprivation,…
Muscat International Book Fair attracts 70,000 visitors in single day
May 1, 2025
Muscat International Book Fair attracts 70,000 visitors in single day
The 29th Muscat International Book Fair in Oman is attracting record crowds, with over 70,000 visitors attending in a single day, Anadolu Agency reported. The annual event, held in the Omani capital since April 24, runs through Saturday under the…