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Africa’s Displacement Crisis Triples Amid Conflict and Disasters
November 27, 2024
Africa’s Displacement Crisis Triples Amid Conflict and Disasters
A new report from the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center reveals that the number of internally displaced people in Africa has surged to 35 million, tripling since 2009, VOA reported yesterday. Of these, 32.5 million have fled their homes due to…
Security Forces Raid Imran Khan Supporters in Islamabad
November 27, 2024
Security Forces Raid Imran Khan Supporters in Islamabad
Pakistani security forces conducted a midnight raid on supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan after over 50,000 protesters breached security barriers to demand his release, The Guardian reported yesterday. The unrest, which saw at least seven fatalities and numerous…
Startup Plans to Publish 8,000 Books Using AI in 2024 Amid Writer Backlash
November 27, 2024
Startup Plans to Publish 8,000 Books Using AI in 2024 Amid Writer Backlash
A new publishing startup, Spines, has faced backlash from writers and publishers for its plan to publish 8,000 books next year using artificial intelligence, The Guardian reported yesterday. The company will charge authors between $1,200 and $5,000 for services including…
UN Report Reveals 336 Cases of Violence Against Journalists in Afghanistan
November 27, 2024
UN Report Reveals 336 Cases of Violence Against Journalists in Afghanistan
The United Nations released a concerning report detailing the state of media freedom in Afghanistan, documenting 336 cases of violence against journalists from August 15, 2021, to September 30, 2024, Amu TV revealed yesterday. The report, published by the UN…
Lebanese families thank Shirazi-affiliated humanitarian groups for humanitarian support
November 26, 2024
Lebanese families thank Shirazi-affiliated humanitarian groups for humanitarian support
Affected families in Lebanon have expressed deep gratitude to the UK-based Imam Hussain Charity (IHC) and the Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development for their continued humanitarian support and diverse assistance. Since the onset of the crisis,…
HRW accuses US of complicity in Israeli war crimes in Lebanon
November 26, 2024
HRW accuses US of complicity in Israeli war crimes in Lebanon
Human Rights Watch (HRW)—an international rights group operating in 100 countries—has accused the United States of complicity in war crimes committed by the Israeli military in Lebanon. The organization called for a halt to US arms supplies to Israel following…
Sarajevo hosts seminar on Islamic values and family role in education
November 26, 2024
Sarajevo hosts seminar on Islamic values and family role in education
The Bosnian capital, Sarajevo, hosted a seminar titled “Islamic Values and the Role of the Family in Supporting School Education,” organized by the Directorate of Religious Affairs under the Islamic Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina as part of the “Days…
Ayatollah Shirazi urges parents to adopt kindness, friendship in parenting
November 26, 2024
Ayatollah Shirazi urges parents to adopt kindness, friendship in parenting
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, called on parents to treat their children with kindness and friendship, emphasizing the importance of gentle guidance through dialogue, storytelling, and soft-spoken advice. In excerpts from his book “Wa Uzilat…
Over 300 Migrants Detained in Libyan Desert, Military Force Says
November 26, 2024
Over 300 Migrants Detained in Libyan Desert, Military Force Says
Libyan soldiers have detained over 300 migrants attempting to cross the desert en route to the Mediterranean, Reuters reported yesterday citing the 444 Brigade, a military unit operating under the Libyan army. Aerial footage released by the brigade shows groups…
NASA Reports Alarming Decline in Global Freshwater Supplies
November 26, 2024
NASA Reports Alarming Decline in Global Freshwater Supplies
NASA has revealed a significant decline in Earth’s freshwater reserves, indicating that the planet may have entered a long-term drier phase, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. Data from the GRACE satellites shows that since May 2014, terrestrial water storage has decreased…