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		Deputy of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi meets Senior Archbishop of Evangelical Church of Georgia
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 23, 2024
Deputy of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi meets Senior Archbishop of Evangelical Church of Georgia
						The deputy of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Shirazi, Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Sheikh Jalal Ma’ash, welcomed Malkhaz Songulashvili, the Senior Archbishop of the Evangelical Church of Georgia, at his residence in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The meeting involved a profound discussion…					
				
			
		Brazilian convert recounts her story of embracing Shia Islam
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 23, 2024
Brazilian convert recounts her story of embracing Shia Islam
						Brazilian convert, Camila Celestino, shared the story of her conversion to the path of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, despite efforts to discredit this blessed school of thought by followers of extremist Wahhabi ideology in her country and around the…					
				
			
		Islamic Arts Society organizes its 11th Annual Islamic Arts Festival at University of Houston
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 23, 2024
Islamic Arts Society organizes its 11th Annual Islamic Arts Festival at University of Houston
						The Islamic Arts Society has announced the organization of its 11th annual Islamic Arts Festival, which will take place at the University of Houston on 9-10 November , 2024. This festival is one of the largest cultural events in the…					
				
			
		UN Adopts Pact for Future to Address Global Challenges
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 23, 2024
UN Adopts Pact for Future to Address Global Challenges
						The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the Pact for the Future on September 22, alongside the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration on Future Generations, Anadolu Agency reported. This comprehensive agreement aims to enhance global governance and tackle pressing issues…					
				
			
		WhatsApp to introduce update enabling users to block messages from unknown contacts
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 23, 2024
WhatsApp to introduce update enabling users to block messages from unknown contacts
						WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature allowing users to block messages from unknown contacts, aimed at enhancing user safety and reducing spam. Currently available to beta testers, this update seeks to shield users from unwanted messages that can be…					
				
			
		Taliban authorities demolish Kabul roundabout dedicated to Hazara leader, sparking outrage
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 23, 2024
Taliban authorities demolish Kabul roundabout dedicated to Hazara leader, sparking outrage
						The Taliban demolished a roundabout in western Kabul dedicated to Abdul Ali Mazari, a prominent Hazara Shia leader, triggering widespread outrage, local media reported. The “Global Hazara Council” condemned the move as an act of “cultural genocide” aimed at erasing…					
				
			
		Elon Musk’s Mars Ambitions, Starlink’s Celestial Clash
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 23, 2024
Elon Musk’s Mars Ambitions, Starlink’s Celestial Clash
						Elon Musk has unveiled ambitious plans for his SpaceX company, aiming to send five uncrewed missions to Mars within the next two years, Arab News revealed. The success of these uncrewed flights will be crucial in determining the timeline for…					
				
			
		Taliban Bans Live Political Broadcasts in Afghanistan
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 23, 2024
Taliban Bans Live Political Broadcasts in Afghanistan
						On September 21, the Taliban imposed new restrictions on domestic media, banning live broadcasts of political programs. During a meeting with media executives, the group mandated that all political content must be pre-recorded and approved by the Taliban before airing.…					
				
			
		Over 342,000 Displaced in Somalia Amid Conflict and Climate Change
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 23, 2024
Over 342,000 Displaced in Somalia Amid Conflict and Climate Change
						The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported that over 342,000 people have been internally displaced in Somalia in the first eight months of 2024 due to conflict, insecurity, and climate change, Xinhua reported yesterday. In August alone, approximately 23,000…					
				
			
		Type 2 Diabetes Cases Surge Nearly 20% in a Decade, Disproportionately Affecting Black, Low-Income Populations
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 23, 2024
Type 2 Diabetes Cases Surge Nearly 20% in a Decade, Disproportionately Affecting Black, Low-Income Populations
						A recent study from the University of Georgia reveals that Type 2 diabetes cases surged nearly 20% from 2012 to 2022, particularly affecting non-Hispanic Black individuals and low-income populations, SciTeck Daily revealed yesterday. According to the article, the South and…