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Pakistani Court Orders Imran Khan’s Wife Shifted to Jail
May 8, 2024
Pakistani Court Orders Imran Khan’s Wife Shifted to Jail
A Pakistani court has ordered the transfer of Bushra Bibi, the wife of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, from house arrest to Adyala jail in Rawalpindi, TRTWorld reported today. Bushra Bibi, who was detained at Khan’s Islamabad mansion since their…
New Genetic Form of Alzheimer’s Identified
May 8, 2024
New Genetic Form of Alzheimer’s Identified
Researchers have discovered a distinct genetic form of Alzheimer’s disease, characterized by the presence of two copies of the ApoE4 gene variant, the Guardian reported in an article yesterday. The study, published in Nature Medicine, found that over 95% of…
Russian President Vladimir Putin Sworn in for Another Six-Year Term
May 8, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin Sworn in for Another Six-Year Term
Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, has taken the oath of office for another six-year term in a ceremony at the Kremlin. The event was not attended by the United States and other Western countries in protest of Russia’s involvement…
WHO Voices Concern Over Monkeypox Outbreak in DRC
May 8, 2024
WHO Voices Concern Over Monkeypox Outbreak in DRC
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a worsening monkeypox outbreak, with 25,318 suspected cases and 1,204 deaths reported since December 2022, Xinhua reported yesterday citing the World Health Organization (WHO). So far in 2024, there have been…
HRW criticizes deliberate disregard for human rights by governments
May 7, 2024
HRW criticizes deliberate disregard for human rights by governments
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has criticized the deliberate disregard for human rights by governments that do not recognize the importance of these rights in achieving sustainable development goals. In its recent statement received by Shia Waves Agency, the organization said:…
UNESCO classifies Morocco as first country in Holy Quran Memorization
May 7, 2024
UNESCO classifies Morocco as first country in Holy Quran Memorization
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has classified the Kingdom of Morocco as one of the leading countries globally in Quran memorization, reflecting the strong commitment of the Moroccan people to the teachings of Islam and the…
Kabul hosts exhibition for Quranic manuscripts, academic books
May 7, 2024
Kabul hosts exhibition for Quranic manuscripts, academic books
The Afghan capital, Kabul, hosted an exhibition for the Holy Quran, academic books, and artistic talents, with the participation of various institutions, universities, and Islamic centers. Media outlets reported that the exhibition was named “Spring of Hearts,” emphasizing the dissemination…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine organizes instructive Hajj programme for more than 1500 individuals
May 7, 2024
Imam Ali Holy Shrine organizes instructive Hajj programme for more than 1500 individuals
The Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, has launched a virtual Hajj program for over 1500 individuals who will have the honor of performing the rituals of the Hajj this year, as part of its religious and…
UN experts urge European Union to prohibit children immigration detention
May 7, 2024
UN experts urge European Union to prohibit children immigration detention
Independent UN experts have called on European Union members to ban the detention of migrant children as they prepare to implement the newly adopted Migration and Asylum Pact. The UN experts urged the European Commission to establish specific guidelines for…
Holy Najaf prepares to launch first International al-Ghadeer Conference
May 7, 2024
Holy Najaf prepares to launch first International al-Ghadeer Conference
The Alawi Institute for Islamic Research and Studies in Holy Najaf announced its readiness to hold the first International Ghadeer Conference, in conjunction with the celebration of Eid al-Ghadeer, the greatest Eid of God. The conference, which will witness significant…