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US Unveils New AI Strategy for National Security
October 25, 2024
US Unveils New AI Strategy for National Security
On Thursday, October 24, President Joe Biden announced a groundbreaking National Security Memorandum (NSM) aimed at positioning the United States as a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) while safeguarding human rights and privacy, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. The memo outlines…
Philippine rescue efforts intensify as Storm Trami leaves 40 dead
October 25, 2024
Philippine rescue efforts intensify as Storm Trami leaves 40 dead
Rescue workers in the Philippines struggled through floodwaters Friday to save residents stranded on rooftops after Tropical Storm Trami swept through, causing deadly floods and displacing tens of thousands, news reports said. The storm left at least 40 dead, including…
Experts highlight Arabic language’s role in cultural exchange at French event
October 25, 2024
Experts highlight Arabic language’s role in cultural exchange at French event
Arabic and French language experts gathered in France this week to emphasize the Arabic language’s essential role in bridging cultures and facilitating intellectual exchange. Speaking at the Arabic Language Month event, key speakers highlighted Arabic’s contribution to preserving Greek philosophy,…
Germany deports over 750 Syrian refugees to other countries in 2024, local media says
October 25, 2024
Germany deports over 750 Syrian refugees to other countries in 2024, local media says
The German newspaper ‘Frankfurter’ revealed that German authorities deported 787 Syrian refugees in the first half of 2024, though not directly to Syria, due to legal and political obstacles. Instead, the deportations were to other countries as part of bilateral…
Minarets of Holy Shrine of honourable companion, Rashid Al-Hajri, in Iraq’s Babylon renovated
October 25, 2024
Minarets of Holy Shrine of honourable companion, Rashid Al-Hajri, in Iraq’s Babylon renovated
Engineering and artistic teams are continuing renovation and expansion efforts at the shrine of the honourable companion Rashid Al-Hajri in Babylon Province, under the supervision of the Secretariat-General of the Shia Holy Shrines. The project involves cladding the shrine’s minarets…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Iraq’s 1920 Revolution stands as a rare blow to British colonialism
October 25, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Iraq’s 1920 Revolution stands as a rare blow to British colonialism
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, emphasized that Iraq’s glorious 1920 Revolution delivered a significant blow to British colonialism, crediting it to the unity of the Iraqi people around their religious leadership. In remarks posted on…
50,000 attend London’s Global Peace and Unity Festival to promote coexistence
October 24, 2024
50,000 attend London’s Global Peace and Unity Festival to promote coexistence
The Global Peace and Unity (GPU) Festival, held in London, concluded with over 50,000 attendees over two days. Organized by “Islam Channel”, the festival promotes peace and coexistence between Muslims and global communities. Muhammad Ali Harrath, the festival’s director, highlighted…
If war continues, Iraq may build camps to accommodate Lebanese displaced people
October 24, 2024
If war continues, Iraq may build camps to accommodate Lebanese displaced people
The Parliamentary Committee on Migration and Displacement revealed on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, that the Iraqi government may be forced to build camps for Lebanese displaced people if the current crisis prolongs. Committee member Mokhtar Al-Moussawi said in a statement…
Iraq calls on EU countries to repatriate their citizens in Al-Hol Camp
October 24, 2024
Iraq calls on EU countries to repatriate their citizens in Al-Hol Camp
Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, called on Wednesday for several European countries to cooperate with Iraq by taking back their citizens who are being held in Al-Hol Camp, which houses the families of ISIS members in…
Imam Ali Mosque in Brazil carries out humanitarian campaign to help disadvantaged families
October 24, 2024
Imam Ali Mosque in Brazil carries out humanitarian campaign to help disadvantaged families
Activists at the Imam Ali Mosque in Curitiba, Brazil, announced the distribution of humanitarian aid, which included over 30 food baskets, clothing, and shoes for needy families. According to statements followed by Shia Waves Agency, the initiative also provided 120…