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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…
Marcos Expands Shariah Jurisdiction in Philippines
August 17, 2024
Marcos Expands Shariah Jurisdiction in Philippines
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed a law expanding Shariah jurisdiction, creating new Islamic courts in the predominantly Catholic nation, Arab News reported yesterday. The law introduces three additional Shariah judicial districts and 12 new circuit courts, increasing the…
Halal Tourism Initiatives Shine at Global Trade Shows
August 16, 2024
Halal Tourism Initiatives Shine at Global Trade Shows
Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, and China are making significant strides in promoting halal tourism at major global travel trade shows, as reported by travelandtourworld.com yesterday. As the Muslim travel market expands, these nations are showcasing their unique offerings to cater to…
Global Water Crisis: 4.4 Billion Lack Safe Drinking Water
August 16, 2024
Global Water Crisis: 4.4 Billion Lack Safe Drinking Water
A recent study published in the journal Science reveals that approximately 4.4 billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Conducted by researchers, including Esther Greenwood from the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and…
Malaysia Strengthening Ties in the Halal Industry
August 15, 2024
Malaysia Strengthening Ties in the Halal Industry
Malaysia and Tatarstan are enhancing their collaboration in the halal industry, following a recent official visit by Tatarstan’s leader to Malaysia, Bahrain News Agency reported yesterday. Discussions during the visit focused on strategic partnerships and exploring new opportunities within the…
Africa Embraces Green Transport with Swift Adoption of E-Bike
August 15, 2024
Africa Embraces Green Transport with Swift Adoption of E-Bike
In Nairobi, Kenya, the rise of electric motorcycles is transforming transportation, driven by environmental awareness and technological advancements, Xinhua reported yesterday. With 5.2 million people employed in motorcycle transport, the shift to electric models is gaining momentum, especially as fuel…
Sudan, South Sudan Face Interlinked Humanitarian Catastrophes
August 15, 2024
Sudan, South Sudan Face Interlinked Humanitarian Catastrophes
A confluence of conflict, economic collapse, and climate shocks has triggered a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented scale across Sudan and South Sudan, with millions of people on the brink of disaster, reliefweb reported yesterday. In Sudan, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)…
Africa Declares Monkeypox Emergency Amid Rising Cases
August 14, 2024
Africa Declares Monkeypox Emergency Amid Rising Cases
Africa’s top public health body, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has declared a “public health emergency of continental security” due to a monkeypox outbreak spreading from the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighboring countries, Dawn…
ISIS-Linked Rebels Kill Over 30 Christians in Eastern DRC
August 14, 2024
ISIS-Linked Rebels Kill Over 30 Christians in Eastern DRC
On July 24, more than 30 bodies were discovered in the Batangi-Mbau area of North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following a brutal attack by the Sunni extremist group, Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), Persecution.org website reported on Monday.…
Tokyo Launches AI System to Boost Disaster Response
August 14, 2024
Tokyo Launches AI System to Boost Disaster Response
Tokyo has unveiled an AI-driven system aimed at improving disaster response times for incidents such as fires and building collapses, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Developed by Hitachi Ltd., the system employs high-altitude cameras to automatically detect emergencies in real-time. Upon…