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World wastes 19% of its food while 783 million face chronic hunger, UN report finds

World wastes 19% of its food while 783 million face chronic hunger, UN report finds

The United Nations has recently reported that approximately 19% of the global food production in 2022, equivalent to 1.05 billion metric tons, was wasted, the Associate Press reported. The report, co-authored by UNEP and WRAP, found that households contribute to…
Suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan kills 5 Chinese nationals

Suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan kills 5 Chinese nationals

At least five Chinese nationals and their local driver were killed in a suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, the Associate Press reported. The incident occurred in the Shangla district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, when a suicide bomber rammed…
UNICEF: Climate change causes ‘Dire Situation’ for 45 million African kids

UNICEF: Climate change causes ‘Dire Situation’ for 45 million African kids

The UNICEF director for eastern and southern Africa stated that at least 45 million children are in a “dire situation”, facing severe food insecurity worsened by climate change. The 2023-24 El Nino weather phenomenon has intensified multiple crises in the…
Sharp economic downturn makes Tunisians nostalgic for past Ramadans

Sharp economic downturn makes Tunisians nostalgic for past Ramadans

The daily newspaper “The National” has published a report highlighting the severe economic crisis in Tunisia and its impact on the decline of the traditional festive environment during the holy month of Ramadan. The report stated that “the food inflation…
Residents of Holy Najaf, activists call for preserving historical and cultural landmarks in holy city

Residents of Holy Najaf, activists call for preserving historical and cultural landmarks in holy city

Residents of Holy Najaf and a number of Iraqi activists called on the concerned authorities to preserve the city’s heritage and historical identity. These demands come as the old city and the area around Imam Ali’s Holy Shrine are witnessing…
Millions of Shia celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Imam Al-Hasan Al-Mujtaba

Millions of Shia celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Imam Al-Hasan Al-Mujtaba

The Secretariat-General of the Holy Shia Shrines confirmed the success of the festivals and events held in honor of the auspicious occasion of the birth of the great grandson of the Holy Prophet, Imam Al-Hasan Al-Mujtaba, peace be upon the.…
US: Student organizations host Ramadan iftar dinner

US: Student organizations host Ramadan iftar dinner

The Southern Mississippi University in the United States announced that on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, they would be hosting a communal iftar meal on the main campus. The university stated in a special report published on its official website and…
Over 63,000 migrant deaths reveal alarming levels of fatality due to fleeing conflict, IOM report says

Over 63,000 migrant deaths reveal alarming levels of fatality due to fleeing conflict, IOM report says

More than 600 migrants and refugees died in two Mediterranean shipwrecks over a decade ago, prompting the U.N. migration agency to start recording the number of people who died or went missing while fleeing conflict, persecution, or poverty. Despite global…
Residents, visitors of Holy Karbala celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Imam al-Hasan al-Mujtaba

Residents, visitors of Holy Karbala celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Imam al-Hasan al-Mujtaba

Residents of the holy city of Karbala and its visitors celebrated the auspicious occasion of the second Infallible Imam, Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba, peace be upon him, on the 15th of blessed Ramadan, inside the holy shrines of Imam Hussein and…
Italy: School’s decision to close on Eid al-Fitr sparks widespread anger among politicians

Italy: School’s decision to close on Eid al-Fitr sparks widespread anger among politicians

A school in Italy has decided to close on the upcoming Eid al-Fitr and allow its Muslim students to celebrate the religious occasion with their families. This decision sparked widespread anger among ministers and politicians in the country, who described…
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