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Pakistan: Police Attack Protesters Objecting to Oppression in Parachinar

Pakistan: Police Attack Protesters Objecting to Oppression in Parachinar

In various cities across Pakistan, police have resorted to shelling and baton charges against protests organized to express solidarity with the oppressed people of Parachinar, resulting in several injuries among demonstrators, local sources confirmed. The peaceful protest in Karachi included…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announces Thursday as first of Holy Rajab – 1446 AH

Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announces Thursday as first of Holy Rajab – 1446 AH

The Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has announced that tomorrow Wednesday, January 1, 2025, will be the 30th of Jumada al-Thani 1446 AH. In a brief statement received by Shia Waves…
Global population hits 8.09 billion in 2024

Global population hits 8.09 billion in 2024

The global population grew by over 71 million people in 2024, reaching 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This 0.9% increase marks a slight slowdown compared to 2023, which saw a 75 million rise.…
Militant attack on security post in restive northwest Pakistan claims 2 lives

Militant attack on security post in restive northwest Pakistan claims 2 lives

Militants armed with assault rifles attacked a security post today in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, resulting in the deaths of a police officer and a civilian, Arab News reported. The civilian was identified as a Customs Department employee.…
Global stock markets set for gains in 2025 amid inflation concerns

Global stock markets set for gains in 2025 amid inflation concerns

Global stock markets are expected to rise in 2025, led by U.S. equities, despite concerns over inflation and potential trade tensions if new U.S. president returns to the White House, The Guardian reported. Analysts predict the S&P 500 will climb…
Smoking just one cigarette cuts life expectancy by about 20 minutes: Study

Smoking just one cigarette cuts life expectancy by about 20 minutes: Study

Research commissioned by the U.K. government reveals that smoking just one cigarette cuts life expectancy by about 20 minutes. For someone smoking 10 cigarettes daily, quitting for a week could regain a day of life, while a year of abstinence…
AI Could Soon Influence Human Decision-Making, Study Indicates

AI Could Soon Influence Human Decision-Making, Study Indicates

Researchers from Cambridge University have found that artificial intelligence (AI) may have a profound impact on how users make decisions by analyzing “intention, behavior, and psychological data,” Anadolu Agency reported. This study, published on Monday, investigates a new digital landscape…
Every minute in 2024 sees 35 children born into hunger, reported Save the Children

Every minute in 2024 sees 35 children born into hunger, reported Save the Children

In 2024, at least 18.2 million children were born into hunger, averaging 35 newborns per minute, Reliefweb reported citing a recent Save the Children analysis. This marks a 5% increase from 2023 and a 19% rise since 2019, when childhood…
Syrian Leader Ahmad al-Sharaa Approves Elections for Government Formation

Syrian Leader Ahmad al-Sharaa Approves Elections for Government Formation

Ahmad al-Sharaa, leader of the ruling group in Syria, announced on Monday plans to hold elections aimed at establishing a legitimate government, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In an interview with Al Arabiya, he stated that drafting a new constitution will…
German Chancellor Candidate Advocates for Deporting Criminal Refugees to Afghanistan, Syria

German Chancellor Candidate Advocates for Deporting Criminal Refugees to Afghanistan, Syria

Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and candidate for Chancellor of Germany, has proposed significant changes to the country’s immigration and asylum policies, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a recent interview, he emphasized the need to prioritize…
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