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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…

At least 21 people lost their lives in sudden flash floods that struck Qala-e-Kah district in Afghanistan’s Farah province, local sources said on Tuesday. The victims, who were visiting the area for leisure, were swept into a deep ravine when…

Boston University is enhancing support for Muslim students during holy month of Ramadan by providing designated prayer spaces and specially prepared iftar and suhoor meals. For the second year, BU Dining Services will serve iftar at Bay State Underground in…

Muslim students at the University of Virginia (U.Va.) are preparing for the coming blessed month of Ramadan. To support fasting students, U.Va. Dine will introduce a buffet at Za’atar at The Castle, offering suhoor and iftar meals tailored to Ramadan…

Media reports have revealed that dozens of Dutch schools have prohibited Muslim students from performing their prayers during school hours, sparking widespread controversy in human rights and educational circles. More than 180 secondary schools in the Netherlands have imposed strict…

The 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council has commenced in Geneva, Switzerland, with participation from high-ranking officials of 100 countries, Khaama Press reported. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the grim state of human rights in Afghanistan, emphasizing…

In February 2025, Amir Ali, a 21-year-old from Gujranwala, Pakistan, shared his harrowing experience after being rescued from a stranded migrant boat in the Atlantic Ocean. In a video still taken on February 3, 2025, Ali is seen resting with…

Denmark will ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs following recommendations from a government commission. The new legislation will apply to all folkeskole—comprehensive primary and lower secondary schools—requiring students aged 7 to 16-17 to leave their phones at home.…

A mysterious illness has claimed at least 53 lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since an outbreak began on January 21, health officials report. The disease, which has affected over 400 people, leads to death within 48…

Like many experts and manuscript specialists around the world, Shia codicologists have utilized technology and artificial intelligence to restore and preserve historical and cultural heritage belonging to Shia sect, some of which dating back to the time of Imam Ali,…