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Roadside Bomb Kills 11 Coal Miners in Balochistan, Pakistan
February 14, 2025
Roadside Bomb Kills 11 Coal Miners in Balochistan, Pakistan
In a tragic incident in Balochistan province, Pakistan, at least 11 coal miners lost their lives and six others were injured when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb early Friday morning, VOA news reported. The attack occurred near a coal…
Over five million pilgrims gather in Holy Karbala for Mid-Sha’ban commemoration
February 14, 2025
Over five million pilgrims gather in Holy Karbala for Mid-Sha’ban commemoration
Governor of Holy Karbala, Nassif Jassem Al-Khattabi, announced that more than five million pilgrims from Iraq and beyond participated in the Mid-Sha’ban pilgrimage, marking the birth anniversary of Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance). According to Shia Waves correspondent,…
UNESCO Celebrates World Radio Day Amid Technological Advancements
February 14, 2025
UNESCO Celebrates World Radio Day Amid Technological Advancements
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) commemorated World Radio Day, emphasizing the medium’s enduring significance as it enters its second century, Khaama Press reported. Despite rapid technological changes, radio remains a reliable and accessible form of communication…
Governments Urged to Establish Guardrails Against AI Threats
February 14, 2025
Governments Urged to Establish Guardrails Against AI Threats
A new report released on Thursday emphasizes the urgent need for governments to implement “proper guardrails” to manage the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI), Arab News reported. Jad Haddad, partner and global head of Quotient, AI by Oliver Wyman,…
UNICEF Reports Alarming Rise in Child Sexual Violence in Eastern DRC; Unknown Disease Kills 50
February 14, 2025
UNICEF Reports Alarming Rise in Child Sexual Violence in Eastern DRC; Unknown Disease Kills 50
Scores of children in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are facing unprecedented levels of sexual violence, including rape, amid escalating conflict involving Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and Congolese forces, Al Jazeera reported. UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell highlighted a…
Tens of Thousands Protest Pension Reforms in Belgium
February 14, 2025
Tens of Thousands Protest Pension Reforms in Belgium
Tens of thousands of Belgians protested on Thursday against the government’s proposed pension reforms, marking the first day of a multi-day strike that disrupted air traffic nationwide, Reuters reported. Local police reported approximately 60,000 participants in Brussels alone. Clashes erupted…
Holy Najaf hosts 4th International Book Fair with participation from 20 countries
February 14, 2025
Holy Najaf hosts 4th International Book Fair with participation from 20 countries
The Iraqi holy city of Najaf has inaugurated the fourth edition of its International Book Fair, featuring 200 publishing houses from 20 countries, alongside several local publishers. The event serves as a cultural platform reflecting the city’s intellectual and academic…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Imam al-Mahdi will eliminate injustice and establish state of truth
February 14, 2025
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Imam al-Mahdi will eliminate injustice and establish state of truth
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, affirmed that the awaited Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his honourable reappearance) will, upon his appearance, remove all forms of injustice and falsehood that are carried out under the name…
African Leaders Push for Reparations at AU Summit
February 14, 2025
African Leaders Push for Reparations at AU Summit
African leaders convening in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, are intensifying their call for reparations for slavery and colonialism during the African Union (AU) summit, TRTWorld reported. This initiative comes on the heels of a partnership with the Caribbean community, CARICOM, which…
Norwegian Refugee Council warns of religious tensions in Bangladesh
February 14, 2025
Norwegian Refugee Council warns of religious tensions in Bangladesh
In a stark statement, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) warned that escalating religious tensions in Bangladesh could lead to sectarian conflict, urging the country’s interim government to take decisive action against what it described as “malicious” and “anti-Islamic forces.” According…