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Ghana: Shia Muslims organize Hussaini mourning procession to commemorate Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage
August 28, 2024
Ghana: Shia Muslims organize Hussaini mourning procession to commemorate Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage
A Hussaini mourning procession was organized in Ghana in commemoration of the Holy Arbaeen of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, amid a large participation from Shia Muslims in this religious occasion. The procession was organized to commemorate the Arbaeen…
Sweden: Far-right group stages demonstration demanding expulsion of Muslims
August 28, 2024
Sweden: Far-right group stages demonstration demanding expulsion of Muslims
A far-right group has organized a demonstration demanding the expulsion of Muslims from Sweden. The group, which gathered in Odenplan and marched towards Sergels Torg in Stockholm, chanted slogans such as “We don’t want Muslims in our country” and called…
Al Qaeda Deadly Attack in Burkina Faso Claims Over 100 Lives
August 28, 2024
Al Qaeda Deadly Attack in Burkina Faso Claims Over 100 Lives
At least 100 villagers and soldiers were killed in a weekend assault by Al Qaeda-linked terrorists in Barsalogho, Burkina Faso, marking one of the deadliest attacks this year, TRTWorld reported yesterday. The violence erupted as villagers were assisting security forces…
Spain: Far-Right Mayor Fined for Anti-Muslim Remarks in Catalonia
August 28, 2024
Spain: Far-Right Mayor Fined for Anti-Muslim Remarks in Catalonia
Silvia Orriols, the far-right mayor of Ripoll in Catalonia, Spain, has been fined €10,000 ($11,160) for Islamophobic comments made during a broadcast on 8TV, Daily Sabah reported yesterday. Known for her anti-Muslim stance, Orriols, founder of the anti-immigrant party Alianca…
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…
Africa to receive 10,000 mpox vaccines after delay in availability
August 26, 2024
Africa to receive 10,000 mpox vaccines after delay in availability
Africa is set to receive its first batch of mpox vaccines this week, following a delay in their availability on the continent compared to other parts of the world, as reported by The Guardian. The 10,000 doses, donated by the…
Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Uyghur City in Mongolia
August 26, 2024
Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Uyghur City in Mongolia
Turkish and Mongolian researchers have unearthed the ruins of Togu Balik, an ancient city believed to have been built by Uyghurs around 1,400 years ago in northern Mongolia, RFA reported yesterday. The excavation, conducted in June and July 2024 in…
Botswana Discovers World’s Second-Largest Diamond Using X-Ray Technology
August 24, 2024
Botswana Discovers World’s Second-Largest Diamond Using X-Ray Technology
A groundbreaking discovery has been made in the heart of Botswana’s diamond-rich landscape. Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond Corp has unearthed a massive 2,492-carat diamond, the second largest ever discovered in the world. The extraordinary stone was found using advanced…