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Greece: Very high risk of fire alert issued as wildfire in Mount Pangaion rages for 5th day
August 27, 2024
Greece: Very high risk of fire alert issued as wildfire in Mount Pangaion rages for 5th day
Greece is on high alert as a wildfire on Mount Pangaion rages for the fifth consecutive day, prompting the issuance of a very high risk of fire (category 4) across several regions, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The fire has already…
Germany to Donate 100,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses to African Patients
August 27, 2024
Germany to Donate 100,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses to African Patients
Germany has announced the donation of 100,000 mpox vaccine doses from its military stockpile to combat an outbreak in Africa, Reuters reported yesterday. This initiative aims to provide immediate assistance to affected nations, particularly the Democratic Republic of the Congo,…
Hundreds of Migrants Swim to Ceuta from Morocco Amid Surge in Crossings
August 27, 2024
Hundreds of Migrants Swim to Ceuta from Morocco Amid Surge in Crossings
Hundreds of migrants took advantage of thick mist to swim to Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco over the weekend, with local police reporting around 1,500 attempts on Sunday night alone, Arab News reported yesterday. Since Thursday, an average of 700…
Surge in Islamophobia Across Europe, EU Studies Find
August 24, 2024
Surge in Islamophobia Across Europe, EU Studies Find
A recent report by the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) reveals a significant rise in islamophobia across Europe, particularly following the October 7 Hamas attacks and a mass stabbing incident in Southport, England. The findings underscore a troubling…
Shia Muslims from Georgia Join Millions for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 23, 2024
Shia Muslims from Georgia Join Millions for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
Like millions worldwide, many Shia Muslims from Georgia have begun their journey for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, Iqna reported yesterday. They are among pilgrims from Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Bahrain, Pakistan, and Afghanistan participating in this annual event. According to the Islamic…
Muslim Cemetery to Open in Sicily for Migrants
August 17, 2024
Muslim Cemetery to Open in Sicily for Migrants
A new cemetery for Muslims is set to open in Palma di Montechiaro, Sicily, primarily serving as a burial site for Muslim migrants who die while attempting to reach Italy by sea, Info Migrants reported yesterday. The agreement to establish…
Over 700 Migrants Cross Channel to Britain in Single Day
August 13, 2024
Over 700 Migrants Cross Channel to Britain in Single Day
On August 11, over 700 migrants made the perilous journey across the English Channel to Britain, marking the highest daily total since Prime Minister Keir Starmer took office, Arab News reported yesterday. French authorities reported that two migrants died during…
Cruise Ship Rescues 77 Migrants Off Greece’s Southwestern Coast
August 7, 2024
Cruise Ship Rescues 77 Migrants Off Greece’s Southwestern Coast
A cruise ship successfully rescued 77 migrants stranded in a distressed sailboat off the southwestern coast of Greece, Arab News reported yesterday citing Greek authorities. The operation took place early Tuesday morning, after a Maltese-flagged cargo ship discovered the vessel…
Georgia’s Archbishop Emphasizes Importance of Introducing Imam Hussein (Peace Be Upon Him) and Significance of Karbala to All Religions
August 4, 2024
Georgia’s Archbishop Emphasizes Importance of Introducing Imam Hussein (Peace Be Upon Him) and Significance of Karbala to All Religions
The Archbishop of Georgia, Malkhaz Songulashvili, has underscored the necessity of deepening the understanding of Imam al-Hussein (peace be upon him) and the significance of Karbala as a global symbol of steadfastness and sacrifice across all religions. This statement was…
WHO: 175,000 Europeans die every year due to extreme heat
August 3, 2024
WHO: 175,000 Europeans die every year due to extreme heat
The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that extreme heat causes over 175,000 deaths each year in Europe, where temperatures are rising at approximately twice the global average, Dawn online newspaper reported yesterday. Between 2000 and 2019, Europe accounted for…