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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi stresses importance of rulers monitoring their actions, citing approach of Imam Ali
October 1, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi stresses importance of rulers monitoring their actions, citing approach of Imam Ali
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, emphasized the importance of rulers being fully aware of what occurs within their areas of governance, highlighting the necessity for them to oversee their officials and representatives throughout their jurisdiction.…
Many girls in Afghanistan forced to leave school early due to poverty, WFP says
October 1, 2024
Many girls in Afghanistan forced to leave school early due to poverty, WFP says
The World Food Program (WFP) stated that, in addition to the restrictions imposed on girls’ education in Afghanistan, many are forced to leave school early due to poverty. According to Afghanistan’s Khaama Press news agency on Monday, one in three…
Polls in Indian-Controlled Kashmir: First Election Since Revocation of Autonomy
October 1, 2024
Polls in Indian-Controlled Kashmir: First Election Since Revocation of Autonomy
Indian-controlled Kashmir (IoK) held the third and final round of polls on Tuesday, marking the first election since the region was brought under New Delhi’s direct control in 2019, Dawn reported today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government revoked IoK’s partial…
Pakistani Court Denies Bail to Imran Khan and Wife in Graft Case
October 1, 2024
Pakistani Court Denies Bail to Imran Khan and Wife in Graft Case
A Pakistani court has denied bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in a graft case, Arab News reported citing their lawyer. This marks another setback for Khan, who has been imprisoned for over a…
Calls to End ‘Hazara Genocide’ on Kaaj Educational Center Attack Anniversary
October 1, 2024
Calls to End ‘Hazara Genocide’ on Kaaj Educational Center Attack Anniversary
On the second anniversary of the tragic Kaaj Educational Center attack, which claimed the lives of 54 individuals and left 110 injured, activists and community leaders are amplifying their calls for an end to the ongoing “Hazara genocide.” The attack,…
UN Agencies Urge Action to Prevent Migrant Deaths in Mediterranean and Sahara
October 1, 2024
UN Agencies Urge Action to Prevent Migrant Deaths in Mediterranean and Sahara
UN agencies are urging the Security Council to take immediate action to prevent the Sahara Desert and Mediterranean Sea from becoming “mass graves for migrants.” Highlighting a record number of migrant deaths in 2023, the International Organization for Migration (IOM)…
Kashmir Resistance Leader Critiques Local Elections Amid Ongoing Conflict
October 1, 2024
Kashmir Resistance Leader Critiques Local Elections Amid Ongoing Conflict
Ahead of the final phase of local elections in Indian-controlled Kashmir, resistance leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq asserts that the polls will not resolve the long-standing conflict between India and Pakistan, the Associated Press reported yesterday. Farooq, currently under house detention,…
Hubble Observes Unclassifiable Galaxy NGC 4694
October 1, 2024
Hubble Observes Unclassifiable Galaxy NGC 4694
NGC 4694, located 54 million light-years away in the Virgo Cluster, presents a challenge for astronomers attempting to classify it, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. This unique galaxy exhibits traits of both spiral and elliptical galaxies, featuring an armless disc yet…
New Hand-Held Scanner Transforms Disease Detection
October 1, 2024
New Hand-Held Scanner Transforms Disease Detection
Researchers at University College London (UCL) have unveiled a revolutionary hand-held scanner that rapidly generates detailed 3D photoacoustic images, enhancing early disease diagnosis, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. This innovative technology allows real-time visualization of blood vessels, crucial for identifying conditions…
Rwanda Reports Eight Deaths from Marburg Virus Outbreak
October 1, 2024
Rwanda Reports Eight Deaths from Marburg Virus Outbreak
Rwanda has confirmed eight deaths linked to the Marburg virus, a highly contagious disease similar to Ebola, following the declaration of an outbreak last Friday, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana reported 26 confirmed cases, with most infections…