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17th of Rabi’ al-Awwal marks beginning of ten-day period celebrating blessed Birth of Prophet Muhammad, Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq, peace be upon them
September 21, 2024
17th of Rabi’ al-Awwal marks beginning of ten-day period celebrating blessed Birth of Prophet Muhammad, Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq, peace be upon them
On the 17th of Rabi’ al-Awwal, Muslims around the world commemorate the blessed birth of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) and Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) with joyous celebrations. This significant occasion marks…
Militants kill at least six in Pakistan security post attack
September 21, 2024
Militants kill at least six in Pakistan security post attack
Militants attacked a security post in northwest Pakistan late Thursday, killing at least six personnel, the military reported on Friday. The attackers, from the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), attempted to storm the post, but their efforts were repelled by security forces…
Nearly 70,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine conflict, new analysis reveals
September 21, 2024
Nearly 70,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine conflict, new analysis reveals
The BBC and independent Russian news outlet Mediazona reported on Friday that approximately 70,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since the Russian-Ukrainian war began. This figure is based on publicly available information, including official statements, death notices, social media posts,…
New blood test may identify children at risk for diabetes, heart diseases
September 21, 2024
New blood test may identify children at risk for diabetes, heart diseases
Scientists at King’s College London have developed a new blood test that could help detect children at risk of serious health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, liver, and heart disease, The Guardian reported. The test analyzes lipids, which are…
Alarming Pattern of Blasphemy-Related Killings in Pakistan
September 20, 2024
Alarming Pattern of Blasphemy-Related Killings in Pakistan
On September 19, police in Sindh, Pakistan, reported the shooting death of doctor Shah Nawaz, who faced blasphemy allegations, VOA revealed. During a raid intended to arrest him, police claimed Nawaz and an accomplice, fleeing on a motorcycle, opened fire,…
Earth to Host Temporary ‘Mini Moon’ This Autumn
September 20, 2024
Earth to Host Temporary ‘Mini Moon’ This Autumn
This autumn, Earth will briefly welcome a second moon, as a small asteroid is set to be captured by the planet’s gravitational pull, The Guardian reported today. The asteroid, approximately 10 meters long, will orbit Earth from September 29 to…
Ship Carrying 20,000 Liters of Fuel Sinks Off Greenland, Diesel Spill Threatens Arctic Ecosystem
September 20, 2024
Ship Carrying 20,000 Liters of Fuel Sinks Off Greenland, Diesel Spill Threatens Arctic Ecosystem
A ship carrying 20,000 litres of diesel fuel sank off the coast of Greenland on Thursday after hitting a reef near Nanortalik, Dawn reported today. The vessel, approximately 30 metres long, began taking on water around 1:45 AM and sank…
ASEAN Officials Commit to Sustainable Urban Development
September 20, 2024
ASEAN Officials Commit to Sustainable Urban Development
Officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have reaffirmed their dedication to promoting sustainable urban development during a press conference in Vientiane on September 20, Xinhua reported today. Following the ASEAN Capitals and ASEAN Mayors Forum, Ardsaphangthong Siphandone,…
UN Experts Urge Global Cooperation on AI Governance
September 20, 2024
UN Experts Urge Global Cooperation on AI Governance
Ahead of the “Summit of the Future,” UN experts have warned that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) should not be driven solely by market forces, Dawn reported today. The panel, formed by Secretary General Antonio Guterres, highlights a global…
Taliban Intensifies Media Crackdown in Badghis Province
September 20, 2024
Taliban Intensifies Media Crackdown in Badghis Province
On September 19, Hasht-e Subh Daily reported that the Taliban have intensified their crackdown on media freedom in Afghanistan, recently shutting down Naraiman Radio in Badghis province. According to reports, three employees were arrested in Qadis district and held for…