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Investing in Digital Health: A Path to Saving Millions from Noncommunicable Diseases
September 24, 2024
Investing in Digital Health: A Path to Saving Millions from Noncommunicable Diseases
A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) highlights that an additional investment of just US$0.24 per patient annually in digital health interventions, like telemedicine and chatbots, could save over 2 million lives…
Shia Muslims in Pakistan’s Kurram face religious extremism, sectarian violence
September 24, 2024
Shia Muslims in Pakistan’s Kurram face religious extremism, sectarian violence
The Kurram region of Pakistan has witnessed a dangerous escalation in sectarian violence, where two people were killed and at least 20 others injured as a result of attacks by extremist Sunni tribes on their Shia counterparts. According to observers…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi calls on rulers to uphold justice and equality in governance
September 24, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi calls on rulers to uphold justice and equality in governance
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, advised rulers, particularly in Islamic countries, to follow the example of the Holy Prophet Muhammad and Imam Ali in governance by treating themselves and their citizens equally. In brief statements…
UN Chief Highlights Gender-Based Discrimination in Afghanistan
September 24, 2024
UN Chief Highlights Gender-Based Discrimination in Afghanistan
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned the “deep crisis of gender-based discrimination and oppression” against women in Afghanistan during a recent event focused on women’s inclusion in the country’s future, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Guterres criticized new laws that he…
Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science: The Quran’s Insights on Honey Bees
September 24, 2024
Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science: The Quran’s Insights on Honey Bees
In a striking intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science, Faraz Khan reports that the Quran’s insights into honey bees have garnered attention, Australasian Muslim Times revealed. A recent discovery confirms that honey is exclusively produced by female worker bees,…
UN Investigators Warn of Imminent Executions in Myanmar
September 24, 2024
UN Investigators Warn of Imminent Executions in Myanmar
A United Nations team investigating Myanmar is closely monitoring reports suggesting that executions could soon occur, VOA reported yesterday. Nicholas Koumjian, head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, stated that several individuals sentenced to death in closed trials last…
Deputy of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi meets Senior Archbishop of Evangelical Church of Georgia
September 23, 2024
Deputy of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi meets Senior Archbishop of Evangelical Church of Georgia
The deputy of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Shirazi, Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Sheikh Jalal Ma’ash, welcomed Malkhaz Songulashvili, the Senior Archbishop of the Evangelical Church of Georgia, at his residence in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The meeting involved a profound discussion…
Brazilian convert recounts her story of embracing Shia Islam
September 23, 2024
Brazilian convert recounts her story of embracing Shia Islam
Brazilian convert, Camila Celestino, shared the story of her conversion to the path of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, despite efforts to discredit this blessed school of thought by followers of extremist Wahhabi ideology in her country and around the…
Islamic Arts Society organizes its 11th Annual Islamic Arts Festival at University of Houston
September 23, 2024
Islamic Arts Society organizes its 11th Annual Islamic Arts Festival at University of Houston
The Islamic Arts Society has announced the organization of its 11th annual Islamic Arts Festival, which will take place at the University of Houston on 9-10 November , 2024. This festival is one of the largest cultural events in the…
UN Adopts Pact for Future to Address Global Challenges
September 23, 2024
UN Adopts Pact for Future to Address Global Challenges
The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the Pact for the Future on September 22, alongside the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration on Future Generations, Anadolu Agency reported. This comprehensive agreement aims to enhance global governance and tackle pressing issues…