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Scientists discover 100-foot-long coral in southwest Pacific
November 15, 2024
Scientists discover 100-foot-long coral in southwest Pacific
Scientists have identified the world’s largest coral in the Solomon Islands, measuring over 100 feet in length and at least 300 years old, the CNN reported Wednesday. The colossal coral, a single specimen made up of nearly 1 billion polyps,…
Shia Muslims worldwide commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima Al-Zahraa
November 15, 2024
Shia Muslims worldwide commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima Al-Zahraa
Large numbers of Shia mourners from across Iraqi and other countries have gathered at the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Holy Najaf to commemorate the painful martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima Al-Zahraa, based on the…
WHO Warns of Measles Resurgence as Cases Soar in 2023
November 15, 2024
WHO Warns of Measles Resurgence as Cases Soar in 2023
In 2023, measles cases surged to over 10 million, resulting in 107,500 deaths, primarily due to declining vaccination rates. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a concerning resurgence of measles, with approximately 10.3 million cases recorded globally in 2023—a…
UN Resolutions Support Palestinian Sovereignty and Compensation for Lebanon and Syria
November 15, 2024
UN Resolutions Support Palestinian Sovereignty and Compensation for Lebanon and Syria
On Thursday, November 14, the UN Economic and Financial Committee passed two significant resolutions aimed at addressing longstanding regional issues. The resolutions call for Israel to compensate Lebanon and Syria for environmental damage caused by an oil slick and to…
Global Diabetes Cases Double to Over 800 Million in 30 Years
November 15, 2024
Global Diabetes Cases Double to Over 800 Million in 30 Years
A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet reveals that the global rate of diabetes has doubled over the past three decades, now affecting over 800 million adults worldwide, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Conducted by the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration in…
Study Reveals Climate Change Threatens Fish Populations
November 15, 2024
Study Reveals Climate Change Threatens Fish Populations
A recent study has unveiled alarming effects of climate change on ocean ecosystems, particularly how warming waters impact fish populations, Earth.com reported yesterday. Researchers found that a predicted 16% to 26% decrease in phytoplankton—tiny organisms crucial to the aquatic food…
OpenAI To Launch AI Agent Tool to Automate Tasks for Users
November 15, 2024
OpenAI To Launch AI Agent Tool to Automate Tasks for Users
OpenAI is on the verge of launching a new artificial intelligence tool, codenamed “Operator,” designed to automate various tasks for users, including coding and travel bookings, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The anticipated release is scheduled for January and will initially…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Increasing success is linked to love and devotion to Sayyeda Fatimah al-Zahra
November 14, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Increasing success is linked to love and devotion to Sayyeda Fatimah al-Zahra
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has emphasized that a person’s success is closely tied to their love and devotion for Sayyeda Fatimah al-Zahra, peace be upon her. The Grand Marja’s remarks were shared on his…
Mpox outbreak in DRC and Burundi puts children at critical risk, cases surge by over 130%
November 14, 2024
Mpox outbreak in DRC and Burundi puts children at critical risk, cases surge by over 130%
A new, aggressive strain of the mpox virus is spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi, disproportionately impacting children. Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency in August, cases among children in…
Spain faces new flood warnings as storm threatens parts of country
November 14, 2024
Spain faces new flood warnings as storm threatens parts of country
Parts of Spain are bracing for more severe flooding as a new storm brings heavy rains just two weeks after catastrophic floods claimed over 200 lives in Valencia, media outlets said. The latest storm has triggered red alerts for rainfall…