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First Pilgrimage Group Departs India for Holy Karbala Amid Regional Tensions …………………. Early Saturday, the first group of Indian pilgrims departed Mumbai Airport for Holy Karbala to mark the start of Muharram and commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (peace…

Imam Shirazi World Center in Canada Holds Muharram Commemoration Majalis —————————– The Imam Shirazi World Center in Canada has organized Husseini sessions during the first four nights of Muharram, commemorating the tragic martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)…

Ayathon Hackathon Boosts Qur’an Apps with Advanced Technology ———————— The Ayathon Qur’an-focused app development hackathon, organized by the Programmers Association, recently concluded in Riyadh, showcasing innovative digital tools designed to enhance the experience of Qur’anic memorization, recitation, and reflection, Arab…

Afghanistan Among Top 20 Countries with Most Unvaccinated Children, UNICEF Reports ———————— Afghanistan ranks among the top 20 countries worldwide with the highest number of unvaccinated children, Khaama Press revealed citing a recent UNICEF report. Only 16.2 percent of Afghan…

“Climate Is Our Biggest War,” Warns Cop30 CEO Ahead of UN Summit in Brazil —————————– With just four months until the UN climate summit Cop30 in Belém, Brazil, Ana Toni, CEO of Cop30, warns that global focus is dangerously diverted…

Exercise Eases Mental Health Struggles in Children, Teens ——————————————– A new large-scale study from the University of South Australia reveals that regular exercise significantly reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety in children and teenagers, Earth.com revealed. Analyzing 375 clinical trials…

Over 3,000 Shrines, 70,000 Volunteers Ready for Muharram Mourning Across Iran ————————————- Iran is preparing to host Muharram mourning ceremonies with over 3,000 shrines and 70,000 volunteers involved nationwide, Iqna reported quoting Reza Moa’mami-Moqaddam, Director-General of Cultural and Social Affairs…

AI Systems Exhibit Deceptive, Threatening Behaviors, Raising Concerns Among Researchers ————————————- Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly demonstrating the ability to lie, scheme, and even threaten its own creators, Dawn E-Paper reported citing recent observations by AI researchers. Despite rapid advancements…

Syrian Islamic Council and Affiliated Bodies Dissolved Following Government Request ————————- The Syrian Islamic Council announced Saturday its dissolution, along with all affiliated institutions, including the Syrian Ifta Council and the Syrian Qurraa Council, Enabbaladi.net reported. The decision came in…

Daesh Militants Kill Abducted Balochistan Schoolboy ………………… Senior Balochistan officials have confirmed that Daesh militants abducted and killed 11-year-old Muhammad Musawir Khan Kakar, whose kidnapping last November sparked weeks of protests in Quetta, media outlets reported. Kakar, a third-grade student…