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Civil Group Calls for Accountability from China Over Human Rights Violations in Xinjiang
November 5, 2024
Civil Group Calls for Accountability from China Over Human Rights Violations in Xinjiang
The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) has urged for stronger action to hold China accountable for serious human rights violations in Xinjiang, Jurist News reported yesterday. The ISHR calls on the Chinese government to implement recommendations from the Office…
Scientists Identify Bacteria That Could Help Us Win Fight Against Mosquitoes
November 5, 2024
Scientists Identify Bacteria That Could Help Us Win Fight Against Mosquitoes
Researchers from the University of Exeter have identified a type of bacteria, Asaia, that accelerates the growth of Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae by one day, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. This breakthrough could enhance mosquito control programs aimed at combating diseases…
Taliban Detains Two Influential Shia Clerics in Herat’s Jibril Town
November 5, 2024
Taliban Detains Two Influential Shia Clerics in Herat’s Jibril Town
In Herat, Afghanistan, the Taliban has arrested two prominent Shia clerics, Mohammad Akbari and Hossein Azimi, amid ongoing tensions regarding Ashura commemorations, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. Sources indicate that the clerics were detained after protesting Taliban restrictions on religious ceremonies.…
Dutch Publisher to Trial AI for Book Translations
November 5, 2024
Dutch Publisher to Trial AI for Book Translations
Veen Bosch & Keuning (VBK), the largest publisher in the Netherlands, plans to experiment with artificial intelligence (AI) to translate a limited number of commercial fiction titles into English, The Guardian reported yesterday. This initiative, confirmed by commercial director Vanessa…
At least 36 dead, 6 injured after bus overturns in northern India’s Uttarakhand
November 4, 2024
At least 36 dead, 6 injured after bus overturns in northern India’s Uttarakhand
A bus accident in Uttarakhand, northern India, left at least 36 dead and six injured after the vehicle plunged into a gorge on Monday, according to officials. The bus, carrying at least 42 passengers, was traveling from Garhwal in the…
Rights groups demand accountability for crimes against journalists in Yemen
November 4, 2024
Rights groups demand accountability for crimes against journalists in Yemen
On the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, 45 human rights organizations issued a joint statement calling for accountability for those involved in crimes against journalists in Yemen. The organizations expressed deep concern over…
First of Jumada al-Awwal marks historic Tobacco Fatwa of Grand Ayatollah Mirza Muhammad al-Shirazi
November 4, 2024
First of Jumada al-Awwal marks historic Tobacco Fatwa of Grand Ayatollah Mirza Muhammad al-Shirazi
Today marks the anniversary of the “Tobacco Fatwa,” issued by Grand Ayatollah Mirza Mohammad Hassan Shirazi, which sparked a powerful popular uprising in Iran against British colonial influence. This historic decree ultimately led to the revocation of exclusive tobacco rights…
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussain Foundation intensify humanitarian efforts to support displaced families in Lebanon
November 4, 2024
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussain Foundation intensify humanitarian efforts to support displaced families in Lebanon
The UK-based Imam Hussain Charity (IHC) has intensified its support for Lebanese families affected by the recent conflict, launching a critical donation campaign aimed at providing essential aid. In partnership with the Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and…
COP16 Concludes with Historic Recognition of Indigenous and Afro-descendant Communities
November 4, 2024
COP16 Concludes with Historic Recognition of Indigenous and Afro-descendant Communities
The 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) concluded in Cali, Colombia, on Saturday, November 2, with a significant acknowledgment of Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities’ vital role in biodiversity conservation, Xinhua reported…
13 Children Among 14 Killed by Lightning Strike in Ugandan Refugee Camp
November 4, 2024
13 Children Among 14 Killed by Lightning Strike in Ugandan Refugee Camp
At least 13 children were among 14 fatalities when lightning struck a makeshift church in the Palabek refugee camp in northern Uganda, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The incident occurred during a heavy storm on Saturday evening, as around 50 people…