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Israeli army bombs mosque in southern Lebanon
October 14, 2024
Israeli army bombs mosque in southern Lebanon
The Israeli army on Sunday bombed a mosque in the border village of Al-Dhahira in southern Lebanon, as part of its continuous attempts to destroy Islamic landmarks in the region. This incident is part of a series of repeated attacks…
Shiites Worldwide Commemorate Sorrowful Martyrdom Anniversary of Lady Fatima Masoomah, peace be upon her
October 14, 2024
Shiites Worldwide Commemorate Sorrowful Martyrdom Anniversary of Lady Fatima Masoomah, peace be upon her
Lady Fatima Masoomah, a highly revered member of the Ahl al-Bayt, peace be upon them, passed away on the 10th of Rabi’ al-Thani in the year 201 A.H. at the age of 28. She is not only the daughter, sister,…
Afghanistan’s Hunger Crisis Worsens: Global Hunger Index 2024
October 14, 2024
Afghanistan’s Hunger Crisis Worsens: Global Hunger Index 2024
The 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI) report reveals that Afghanistan has ranked 116th out of 127 countries, with a score of 30.8, a decline from last year’s 114th place and a score of 30.6, Khaama Press reported yesterday. The report…
World Bank Report Highlights Growing Debt Crisis in Poorest Countries
October 14, 2024
World Bank Report Highlights Growing Debt Crisis in Poorest Countries
A new World Bank report reveals that the 26 poorest countries, home to 40% of the world’s most impoverished people, are experiencing unprecedented debt levels, with an average debt-to-GDP ratio of 72%, the highest in 18 years, Arab News reported…
TikTok Lays Off Nearly 500 Employees in Malaysia, Shifts to AI for Content Moderation
October 14, 2024
TikTok Lays Off Nearly 500 Employees in Malaysia, Shifts to AI for Content Moderation
TikTok has laid off nearly 500 employees in Malaysia, primarily from its Trust and Safety Regional Operations, which handled content moderation, RFA reported yesterday. This decision, made by parent company ByteDance, aims to replace human moderators with artificial intelligence tools,…
After one century of mystery, remains of mountaineer went missing on Mount Everest found
October 13, 2024
After one century of mystery, remains of mountaineer went missing on Mount Everest found
A documentary team has uncovered human remains on Mount Everest, which are believed to belong to a man who disappeared while attempting to summit the mountain 100 years ago, according to a report by National Geographic. The melting snow and…
Growing demand for Arabic learning and cultural exchange in Turkey
October 13, 2024
Growing demand for Arabic learning and cultural exchange in Turkey
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in learning Arabic in Turkey, especially after the rise of the Justice and Development Party in 2002 and Turkey’s increased engagement with Arab countries. Government support has made Arabic widely accessible,…
More than 450 archaeological artifacts discovered in Iraq’s Babylon province
October 13, 2024
More than 450 archaeological artifacts discovered in Iraq’s Babylon province
The Iraqi General Authority for Heritage and Antiquities announced today, Saturday, the discovery of 478 archaeological artifacts in Babylon Province. In a statement, the authority explained that a mission oversight committee, along with the director of the excavations department, visited…
UN adopts resolution supporting human rights investigations in Yemen
October 13, 2024
UN adopts resolution supporting human rights investigations in Yemen
The United Nations Human Rights Council unanimously adopted on Friday a new resolution concerning Yemen and the human rights violations across the country. The resolution, numbered A/HRC/57/L.32, aims to provide technical assistance and capacity-building for Yemen’s National Commission to Investigate…
Experts call on FIFA to conduct independent human rights audit ahead of Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup Bid
October 13, 2024
Experts call on FIFA to conduct independent human rights audit ahead of Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup Bid
As Saudi Arabia nears confirmation to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, experts and activists are urging FIFA to conduct a thorough and independent review of the kingdom’s human rights record. Legal and human rights experts, along with Saudi activists,…