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The National Mosque in Accra has celebrated its annual Quran recitation event, Ramadan Marhaba, welcoming the holy month of fasting, Iqna news agency reported. Over 500 Muslim children from various nationalities gathered at the Mosque in Nima to demonstrate their…

The Somali government and UN agencies have issued a stark warning that 4.4 million people could face famine by April 2025 due to worsening drought conditions, ongoing conflict, and rising food prices, Anadolu Agency reported. Mohamuud Moallim, Commissioner of the…

Researchers at Osaka University in Japan have identified a protein, AP2A1, that may hold the key to reversing cellular aging, Earh.com reported. As cells age, they enter a state known as senescence, characterized by increased size and thicker stress fibers.…

UNICEF has expressed deep concern over a surge in grave violations against children in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the organization’s website reported. Reports indicate that incidents have tripled since the violence escalated on January 24, 2025.…

A rare astronomical event known as the “Planetary Parade” will feature seven planets of the solar system—Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn—aligning in the night sky. This phenomenon will not be seen again until 2040. The best opportunities…

South Korea’s fertility rate increased in 2024 for the first time in nearly a decade, reaching 0.75 births per woman, up from a record-low 0.72 in 2023, according to preliminary data from Statistics Korea. The rise coincides with a 14.9%…

Scientists have long believed that Mars’ red hue comes from hematite, a dry form of iron oxide. However, a new study suggests that a water-containing mineral called ferrihydrite may be responsible, reshaping our understanding of the planet’s history. Using data…

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of mortality globally, responsible for a significant number of deaths and disabilities. In 2021 alone, CVDs accounted for 20.5 million deaths. Scientific studies indicate that AI techniques…

ISLAMABAD — In a significant increase in deportations, more than 11,000 Afghan migrants were expelled from Pakistan in the first two weeks of February, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The report indicates that a total of 11,670…

The UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, has urged for a moratorium and the abolition of the death penalty, citing a “substantial increase” in global executions, Anadolu Agency reported. Speaking at the Human Rights Council’s biennial high-level panel discussion on…