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More than 420,000 displaced in Somalia in 10 months: UNHCR
November 20, 2024
More than 420,000 displaced in Somalia in 10 months: UNHCR
In Somalia, over 427,000 individuals have been internally displaced in the first ten months of 2024, Xinhua reported citing the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). The Protection and Solutions Monitoring Network reported a significant increase in displacement, particularly in October, with…
Alcohol-Related Deaths in the U.S. Have Doubled Over Two Decades
November 20, 2024
Alcohol-Related Deaths in the U.S. Have Doubled Over Two Decades
A recent study from Florida Atlantic University reveals a troubling increase in alcohol-related deaths in the United States, nearly doubling from 1999 to 2020, Earth.com reported yesterday. The mortality rate rose from 10.7 to 21.6 per 100,000 people, with total…
Muslim Council of Elders highlights tolerance as key to global peace and stability
November 19, 2024
Muslim Council of Elders highlights tolerance as key to global peace and stability
The Muslim Council of Elders has emphasized the importance of fostering the values of tolerance and mutual coexistence as an essential prerequisite for achieving global peace and stability. The council urged world leaders and communities to double their efforts to…
Kazakhstan sees growing interest in developing halal industry
November 19, 2024
Kazakhstan sees growing interest in developing halal industry
Kazakhstan has seen growing interest in developing its halal industry in recent years, not just from a religious perspective but also as an economic and social opportunity to boost exports and stimulate the local economy. According to global reports, halal…
UK-based IHC, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation begin new humanitarian phase to assist Lebanese
November 19, 2024
UK-based IHC, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation begin new humanitarian phase to assist Lebanese
Amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Lebanon caused by continuous Israeli bombardment, the UK-based Imam Hussain Charity (IHC) and the Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development have announced the launch of a new phase of aid distribution to displaced…
Saudi Arabia sets record for foreign executions in 2024, rights groups say
November 19, 2024
Saudi Arabia sets record for foreign executions in 2024, rights groups say
Human rights reports reveal that Saudi Arabia has executed more than 100 foreigners since the beginning of 2024, setting a new record that has drawn widespread criticism from human rights organizations. On Saturday, November 17, 2024, the Saudi Press Agency…
Albanian mosque hosts “Fruits of Faith” seminar to promote religious awareness
November 19, 2024
Albanian mosque hosts “Fruits of Faith” seminar to promote religious awareness
The central mosque in the city of Koplik, in northwestern Albania, hosted a seminar titled “Fruits of Faith”, which was attended by dozens of Muslims from the city and neighboring areas, along with several imams and students. Dr. Ergul Haxhiu,…
EU Council Approves Declaration on International Law in Cyberspace
November 19, 2024
EU Council Approves Declaration on International Law in Cyberspace
The Council of the European Union has approved a declaration to clarify the application of international law in cyberspace. On Monday, November 18, the Council of the European Union approved a declaration aimed at fostering a unified understanding of how…
AI Poetry Outshines Human Works, Study Reveals
November 19, 2024
AI Poetry Outshines Human Works, Study Reveals
A recent study from the University of Pittsburgh indicates that non-expert poetry readers favor AI-generated poems over those written by humans, The Guardian reported yesterday. Participants evaluated poems from ten famous poets alongside AI versions created in their styles. The…
Islamabad Imposes Section 144 Ahead of PTI Protests
November 19, 2024
Islamabad Imposes Section 144 Ahead of PTI Protests
The Islamabad administration has imposed Section 144 for two months, effective November 18, in anticipation of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party’s planned protests on November 24, Dawn reported yesterday. This legal measure restricts gatherings of four or more people to…