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Thousands Demand Return of Monarchy in Nepal
March 10, 2025
Thousands Demand Return of Monarchy in Nepal
Thousands gathered in Kathmandu on Sunday to welcome former King Gyanendra Shah, demanding the reinstatement of the monarchy and the return of Hinduism as the state religion, VOA reported. An estimated 10,000 supporters blocked the entrance to Tribhuvan International Airport,…
Severe Storm Alfred Leaves Thousands in Queensland Without Power
March 9, 2025
Severe Storm Alfred Leaves Thousands in Queensland Without Power
Hundreds of thousands of residents in Queensland are without power, Reuters reported, following the impact of Storm Alfred, a downgraded tropical cyclone that brought damaging winds and heavy rains. As of Sunday, approximately 316,540 people were affected, with the Gold…
UAE Food Bank Launches Ramadan Initiative to Combat 60% Food Waste in Dubai
March 9, 2025
UAE Food Bank Launches Ramadan Initiative to Combat 60% Food Waste in Dubai
In 2024, the UAE faces a significant food waste challenge, with an estimated 3.27 million tons discarded annually, Arab News reported. In Dubai, 38% of prepared food is wasted daily, increasing to 60% during Ramadan. To combat this, the UAE…
Annual Women’s Gathering at Residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi
March 9, 2025
Annual Women’s Gathering at Residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi
The honourable residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi will host its annual women’s gathering in commemoration of the passing of Lady Khadijah al-Kubra (peace be upon her). This event will take place on Wednesday, the 11th of Ramadan, corresponding to March…
German airports to face 24-hour strike over wave increase
March 8, 2025
German airports to face 24-hour strike over wave increase
Air travel in Germany is set to be severely disrupted on Monday, March 10, as a 24-hour strike affects major airports. The Verdi trade union has called on public sector and ground handling employees to walk out, impacting operations nationwide.…
More than 550 migrants die attempting to cross Red Sea in 2024: IOM
March 8, 2025
More than 550 migrants die attempting to cross Red Sea in 2024: IOM
At least 558 East African migrants lost their lives attempting to cross the Red Sea in 2024, Xinhua reported citing the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The UN migration agency reported that the majority of these fatalities were due to…
Muslim Students Face Challenge of Finding Halal Food in Universities
March 8, 2025
Muslim Students Face Challenge of Finding Halal Food in Universities
Muslim students studying abroad often face significant challenges in accessing halal food, Study International reported. A 2022 study revealed that only 28% of U.S. colleges and universities have Muslim student groups, and 43% do not offer food suitable for Muslim…
Ale-Yasin Hussainiya in Sydney Attacked by Extremist Sunnis
March 7, 2025
Ale-Yasin Hussainiya in Sydney Attacked by Extremist Sunnis
The Ale-Yasin Hussainiya, the most important Shia center in Sydney, Australia, was attacked by extremist Sunni groups. According to Sheikh Abu Rayhan, the director of Ale-Yasin Hussainiya, this incident occurred on Tuesday, March 5, 2025, as reported to Shia Waves…
Russian Forces Eliminate Four ISIS Members in Dagestan
March 7, 2025
Russian Forces Eliminate Four ISIS Members in Dagestan
Russian counterterrorism authorities have reported the killing of four ISIS militants during a special operation on Wednesday in Dagestan, a predominantly Muslim region, Khaama Press reported. The operation was executed to thwart an imminent attack on Russia’s Ministry of Internal…
Climate Change Threatens Global Food Production
March 6, 2025
Climate Change Threatens Global Food Production
A recent study published in Nature Food warns that climate change could jeopardize up to a third of global food production, Anadolu Agency reported. Researchers from Aalto University, Finland, analyzed the effects of rising temperatures, altered precipitation, and increasing aridity…