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French Muslim group urges stronger security for mosques amid rise in anti-Muslim attacks
February 28, 2025
French Muslim group urges stronger security for mosques amid rise in anti-Muslim attacks
The Coordination Council of Turkish Muslims of France (CCMTF) has called on the French Interior Ministry to enhance security for Muslim places of worship following a rise in anti-Muslim attacks, media outlets reported. CCMTF head Ibrahim Alçı expressed concerns over…
Sayyida Umm al-Banin Hussainiya Constructed in Southern Beirut Under Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s Supervision
February 28, 2025
Sayyida Umm al-Banin Hussainiya Constructed in Southern Beirut Under Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s Supervision
The construction of Sayyida Umm al-Banin (Peace Be Upon Her) Hussainiya, specifically designated for women, is underway in the southern suburbs of Beirut, with the oversight and support of Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimeen Sheikh Yusuf Malhadi, a representative of the…
London Muslim community calls for stronger security measures after mosque attacks
February 28, 2025
London Muslim community calls for stronger security measures after mosque attacks
The British Muslim community in London has raised concerns over a series of Islamophobic attacks last month, in which mosques, community centers, and a school were vandalized with anti-Muslim graffiti. Between January 6 and 25, seven buildings, including Leyton Jamia…
Iraq’s Unemployment Crisis: Seeking Solutions
February 28, 2025
Iraq’s Unemployment Crisis: Seeking Solutions
Iraq faces a severe unemployment crisis, with approximately 350,000 graduates entering the labor market annually amid limited job opportunities, Shafaq news reported. The economy’s heavy reliance on oil, which accounts for over 90% of state revenue, exacerbates this issue. Economic…
AI technology continues to evolve, making chatbots more intelligent and effective
February 27, 2025
AI technology continues to evolve, making chatbots more intelligent and effective
Artificial intelligence has dramatically impacted the development and implementation of chatbots in various sectors, making it possible for tools to provide more efficient and personalised interactions. DeepSeek’s chatbot, the most recent of all, positioned as a competitor to ChatGPT-4o. When…
Church transformed into mosque to serve growing Shia community in Canada
February 27, 2025
Church transformed into mosque to serve growing Shia community in Canada
Amid growing Shia presence in Canada, the town of Thornton has seen the transformation of a former church into a mosque that serves the Muslim community. The site has become a religious and cultural center, bringing together the followers of…
UN: Sharp uptick in global death penalty, with Saudi Arabia among leading countries
February 27, 2025
UN: Sharp uptick in global death penalty, with Saudi Arabia among leading countries
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed deep concern over the significant global increase in executions, emphasizing that Saudi Arabia remains one of the countries with the highest execution rates. Türk stated that the number of…
Iraq’s water security at risk amid climate challenges, experts warn
February 27, 2025
Iraq’s water security at risk amid climate challenges, experts warn
While Iraq is not currently in a drought, its annual water demand stands at 90 billion cubic meters, making future water availability increasingly uncertain due to climate change, experts warned during the Erbil Forum 2025. Torhan al-Mufti, an advisor to…
AI model accurately detects animal emotions through vocalizations
February 27, 2025
AI model accurately detects animal emotions through vocalizations
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have developed a machine-learning model capable of distinguishing between positive and negative emotions in animals with 89.49% accuracy by analyzing their vocalizations. This groundbreaking study, published in iScience, marks the first cross-species AI model…
Shias commemorate 66th demise anniversary of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Mahdi al-Husseini al-Shirazi
February 27, 2025
Shias commemorate 66th demise anniversary of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Mahdi al-Husseini al-Shirazi
Shia Muslims in worldwide commemorate today, Thursday, the sixty-sixth anniversary of the passing of Imam Mirza Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Mahdi al-Husseini al-Shirazi, the father of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah al-Udhma Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi. More details…