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Lack of Access to Information Hinders Afghan Journalists
September 6, 2024
Lack of Access to Information Hinders Afghan Journalists
Journalists in Afghanistan are facing significant challenges due to delayed access to information, which hampers their ability to report effectively, Khaama Press revealed in an article published today. According to the source, the journalists are calling on the Taliban’s Ministry…
International Treaty on AI Risks Signed by Multiple Nations
September 6, 2024
International Treaty on AI Risks Signed by Multiple Nations
In a landmark development, the EU, US, and UK have signed the Council of Europe’s first-ever international legally binding treaty aimed at addressing the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI), Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The Framework Convention on artificial intelligence,…
US: 80% of Afghan Girls Deprived of Education Amid Ongoing Crisis
September 6, 2024
US: 80% of Afghan Girls Deprived of Education Amid Ongoing Crisis
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan has revealed that approximately 2.5 million Afghan girls are currently denied access to education, with 80% unable to attend school due to the Taliban’s ongoing ban, Khaama Press reported yesterday. This situation has persisted for…
Breakthrough in Gene Therapy Promises Safer Treatment for Genetic Diseases
September 6, 2024
Breakthrough in Gene Therapy Promises Safer Treatment for Genetic Diseases
Researchers at the University of Hawai’i’s John A. Burns School of Medicine have unveiled a groundbreaking gene-editing method that promises safer and more effective treatment for genetic diseases, earth.com reported. This innovative technique utilizes a super-active integrase to insert therapeutic…
World’s First Nuclear Clock Prototype Outperforms Atomic Clocks
September 6, 2024
World’s First Nuclear Clock Prototype Outperforms Atomic Clocks
A groundbreaking prototype nuclear clock has been developed, promising to surpass the precision of existing atomic clocks, New Atlas reported yesterday. Atomic clocks, which measure vibrations of atoms like cesium-133, have long been the gold standard for timekeeping, losing only…
Cultural Genocide in Xinjiang: Systematic Erasure of Uyghur Identity Through State-Run Boarding Schools
September 6, 2024
Cultural Genocide in Xinjiang: Systematic Erasure of Uyghur Identity Through State-Run Boarding Schools
The Chinese government’s systematic campaign against the Uyghur population has intensified over the past decade, with state-run boarding schools in Xinjiang (East Turkistan) serving as tools of cultural genocide. According to an article published by Bitter Winter on September 5,…
Ardent Christian admirer and poet of Ahlulbayt George Hanna Shukur passes away
September 6, 2024
Ardent Christian admirer and poet of Ahlulbayt George Hanna Shukur passes away
The Lebanese poet and writer, George Hanna Shukur, an ardent Christian admirer of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, passed away on Tuesday after a long illness. Shukur, a Christian poet known for his profound loyalty to Imam Hussain, peace be…
First to Seventh of Rabi al-Awwal Mark Mohseniyyah Week, Mourning Tragedies of Ahl al-Bayt
September 5, 2024
First to Seventh of Rabi al-Awwal Mark Mohseniyyah Week, Mourning Tragedies of Ahl al-Bayt
The first week of the month of Rabi al-Awwal has been designated as the Week of Commemoration for the Honourable Mohsen ibn Ali (peace be upon him). During this period, Shia Muslims around the world gather to mourn the tragic…
New social media law requiring parental consent comes into effect in Texas
September 5, 2024
New social media law requiring parental consent comes into effect in Texas
A new law has taken effect in Texas that requires parental approval for a child to create a social media account, news reports said. Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 18 into law last year, and it went into effect…
At least 7 migrants rescued, 21 others missing after boat capsizes off Italian island
September 5, 2024
At least 7 migrants rescued, 21 others missing after boat capsizes off Italian island
At least seven people have been rescued, while 21 others are still missing after their boat capsized near the island of Lampedusa, according to the Italian coast guard. The survivors, all Syrian nationals, were found on a partially submerged boat…