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Lebanese schools open in Iraq to receive displaced students
October 20, 2024
Lebanese schools open in Iraq to receive displaced students
Iraq’s Minister of Education, Ibrahim Namis Al-Jubouri, announced on Thursday the approval to open several Lebanese schools in Iraqi provinces experiencing a growing presence of displaced Lebanese families. According to a statement from the Iraqi Ministry of Education, the decision…
Freemuslim condemns use of prohibited weapons by Israel, calls for urgent measures
October 20, 2024
Freemuslim condemns use of prohibited weapons by Israel, calls for urgent measures
The Freemuslim Association, a global anti-violence organization, has condemned the Israeli army’s use of internationally banned weapons during its recent military operations, calling on the international community to take immediate action to stop these repeated violations against civilians. In a…
Japanese diplomat expresses admiration for Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain
October 20, 2024
Japanese diplomat expresses admiration for Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain
The Japanese Cultural Attaché in Iraq, Mitsunori Mikawa, expressed his deep happiness during his visit to the shrine of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, in the holy city of Karbala, noting that he was astonished by the grandeur of…
Open Mosque Day in La Mirada Promotes Understanding of Islam
October 19, 2024
Open Mosque Day in La Mirada Promotes Understanding of Islam
La Mirada Masjid, located in Los Angeles County, California, will host its annual “Open Mosque Day” on Sunday, October 20, inviting community members to learn about Islam and foster interfaith dialogue, Whittier Daily News reported. Since its inception in 2011,…
Fungi Exhibit Signs of Intelligence in Groundbreaking Study
October 19, 2024
Fungi Exhibit Signs of Intelligence in Groundbreaking Study
Researchers from Tohoku University and Nagaoka College have unveiled surprising cognitive abilities in fungi, challenging traditional views of intelligence, SciTech Daily revealed yesterday. Their study reveals that fungi, despite lacking brains, demonstrate memory, learning, and decision-making skills. The research focused…
AI Analysis Reveals Insights into Infant Development
October 19, 2024
AI Analysis Reveals Insights into Infant Development
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University are using artificial intelligence (AI) to study how infants transition from random movements to purposeful actions, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. In a recent experiment, a colorful mobile was attached to infants’ feet, allowing researchers to…
70% of Children in Afghanistan Live in Poverty, New Report Reveals
October 19, 2024
70% of Children in Afghanistan Live in Poverty, New Report Reveals
A recent report from the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) indicates that 70 percent of children under 18 in Afghanistan live in poverty, significantly surpassing the 57.8 percent rate for adults, Amu TV revealed yesterday. Jointly published by the United Nations…
Study Reveals 800,000-year-old Carbohydrate Digestion Genes
October 19, 2024
Study Reveals 800,000-year-old Carbohydrate Digestion Genes
A new study published in the journal Science reveals that the salivary amylase gene (AMY1) may have duplicated as far back as 800,000 years ago, predating farming and suggesting an early adaptation to starchy diets. Co-author Kwondo Kim from The…
Iraqi Airstrikes Target Senior Daesh Leader
October 19, 2024
Iraqi Airstrikes Target Senior Daesh Leader
Iraqi airstrikes on October 14 killed a senior Daesh leader and three militants, Arab News reported citing the US Central Command (CENTCOM). The strikes, carried out by Iraqi security forces in northeastern Iraq, were supported by intelligence from the international…
Pakistan: Protests Erupt in Punjab Following Alleged Campus Rape
October 19, 2024
Pakistan: Protests Erupt in Punjab Following Alleged Campus Rape
Authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab province closed all schools and universities for two days on Friday, affecting approximately 18 million students, in an effort to contain escalating protests over an alleged on-campus rape, Dawn reported yesterday. The unrest began after reports…