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Funding cuts spark lawsuit, unified response from U.S. universities
April 22, 2025
Funding cuts spark lawsuit, unified response from U.S. universities
More than 100 presidents of U.S. colleges and universities have issued a joint statement denouncing what they describe as the Trump administration’s “unprecedented government overreach and political interference” in higher education. The statement, coordinated by the American Association of Colleges…
Researchers develop vision-restoring therapy through retinal regeneration
April 22, 2025
Researchers develop vision-restoring therapy through retinal regeneration
Researchers at KAIST have developed a groundbreaking therapy that restores vision by regenerating damaged retinal nerves, acccording to SciTechDaily. Led by Professor Jin Woo Kim, the team successfully reversed vision loss in disease-model mice by blocking the PROX1 protein, which…
Experts Warn AI Use May Contribute to Declining Human Intelligence, Critical Thinking Skills
April 21, 2025
Experts Warn AI Use May Contribute to Declining Human Intelligence, Critical Thinking Skills
Recent research and expert analysis highlight increasing worries that widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, may be contributing to a decline in human intelligence and critical thinking skills, The Guardian reported in a…
Francis, First Latin American Pope, Passes Away at 88
April 21, 2025
Francis, First Latin American Pope, Passes Away at 88
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, has died at 88, the Vatican announced Monday. He died just over a month after his 12th anniversary as pope. He had the ninth longest papacy of the past 200 years.Cardinal Kevin Farrell…
Pakistan sets up Center for addressing Afghan migrant complaints
April 21, 2025
Pakistan sets up Center for addressing Afghan migrant complaints
Pakistan has launched a new center dedicated to addressing complaints from Afghan migrants and returnees, Khaama Press reported. The announcement was made by Mohammad Sadiq Khan, Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan. The facility, called the “Federal Control Room,” was established…
Egypt Inaugurates Permanent Headquarters of African Space Agency in Cairo
April 21, 2025
Egypt Inaugurates Permanent Headquarters of African Space Agency in Cairo
Egypt has officially opened the permanent headquarters of the African Space Agency in Cairo, Anadolu Agency reported. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty described this development as a significant milestone for Africa’s collective efforts and a transformative shift in acquiring future capabilities,…
“Who is Hussain?” charity distributes food baskets to vulnerable families in Kashmir
April 21, 2025
“Who is Hussain?” charity distributes food baskets to vulnerable families in Kashmir
The UK-based charity “Who is Hussain?” has launched a humanitarian campaign in Kashmir, distributing food baskets to hundreds of vulnerable people in the city. In a statement on its official Facebook account, the charitable organization said that, “Our Kashmir team…
Commissioner for England urges parents to set boundaries on children’s smartphone use
April 21, 2025
Commissioner for England urges parents to set boundaries on children’s smartphone use
The Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, has urged parents to take a firm stance on their children’s smartphone use, even if it means making unpopular decisions. Writing in The Sunday Times, she emphasized that parents must lead…
Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation holds its weekly religious courses
April 21, 2025
Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation holds its weekly religious courses
Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussaini Foundation for Relief and Development, one of the centres operating under the supervision of the Supreme Religious Authority, continues to hold weekly religious education courses. The sessions are held every Thursday at the Hawza of Sayyid…
Construction of Al-Rasool Al-Azam Husseiniyah progresses in Holy Samarra
April 21, 2025
Construction of Al-Rasool Al-Azam Husseiniyah progresses in Holy Samarra
The construction of Al-Rasool Al-Azam Husseiniyah in the holy city of Samarra is steadily advancing, aiming to create a prominent religious and service center for pilgrims and followers of Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them). Supervised by the Public Relations Office…