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Iraq’s Media Commission bans ‘Muawiyah’ TV show on MBC Iraq
March 2, 2025
Iraq’s Media Commission bans ‘Muawiyah’ TV show on MBC Iraq
The Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC) has banned the broadcast of the TV show “Muawiyah” on MBC Iraq TV channel. The decision, announced on Saturday, is based on Legislative Order 65 of 2004 and aims to ensure that media…
Scientists Develop ‘e-Taste’ Device to Enhance Virtual Reality Flavors
March 2, 2025
Scientists Develop ‘e-Taste’ Device to Enhance Virtual Reality Flavors
Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking device called “e-Taste,” designed to recreate and share flavors of food and drink remotely, enhancing virtual and augmented reality experiences, The Guardian reported. While the device can transmit tastes like sweetness, sourness, saltiness, bitterness, and…
UNAMA Hosts Exhibition to Address Water Crisis in Afghanistan
March 2, 2025
UNAMA Hosts Exhibition to Address Water Crisis in Afghanistan
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) recently held a five-day exhibition at its New York headquarters to raise awareness about the severe water crisis facing Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. Running from February 24 to 28, the event aimed…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Caring for Muslim affairs is a priority in Islam
March 1, 2025
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Caring for Muslim affairs is a priority in Islam
The Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, stressed the importance of caring for the affairs of Muslims, emphasizing that this is one of the fundamental duties that should be a priority for every Muslim. These…
Secretariat-General of Al-Askari Holy Shrine to install new framework of underground holy tomb
March 1, 2025
Secretariat-General of Al-Askari Holy Shrine to install new framework of underground holy tomb
The Secretariat-General of the Al-Askari Holy Shrine announced the completion of manufacturing the windowed cage of the underground holy tomb (men’s side), which is set to arrive in Samarra coinciding with the blessed month of Ramadan. This is part of…
Shia scholars in India call for boosting religious awareness during blessed Ramadan
March 1, 2025
Shia scholars in India call for boosting religious awareness during blessed Ramadan
The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, in India hosted today, Saturday, the Annual Scholars Conference, titled “Welcoming Ramadan”. The event was attended by numerous scholars and preachers. The conference, chaired by Maulana Syed…
Donald Trump to sign executive order declaring English as official U.S. language
March 1, 2025
Donald Trump to sign executive order declaring English as official U.S. language
American President Donald Trump is planning to sign an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States. The order also removes a federal mandate requiring government agencies and federally funded institutions to provide language assistance to…
Microsoft to shut down Skype in May, shifting focus to Teams
March 1, 2025
Microsoft to shut down Skype in May, shifting focus to Teams
Microsoft has announced it will discontinue Skype, the once-dominant internet calling and video service, in May. The company confirmed on X that users will soon be able to log into Microsoft Teams’ free tier with their Skype credentials. Skype, launched…
UN Refugee Chief Warns of Hunger Risks for Rohingya Amid Aid Cuts
March 1, 2025
UN Refugee Chief Warns of Hunger Risks for Rohingya Amid Aid Cuts
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi has expressed deep concerns over potential funding cuts that could exacerbate hunger and insecurity among the Rohingya refugees residing in southeastern Bangladesh, Anadolu Agency reported. Since fleeing a military crackdown in Myanmar…
Robots Develop Self-Awareness Through Self-Observation
March 1, 2025
Robots Develop Self-Awareness Through Self-Observation
Researchers at Columbia University have unveiled a groundbreaking method that allows robots to learn about their own structure and movement by watching themselves in video footage, Earth.com reported. This innovative approach enables robots to achieve a level of self-awareness previously…