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One of world’s tiniest fish found to produce sound as loud as a gunshot, scientists say
February 28, 2024
One of world’s tiniest fish found to produce sound as loud as a gunshot, scientists say
Scientists have made a remarkable discovery in the animal kingdom, finding that one of the world’s smallest fish is capable of producing sounds as loud as a gunshot. According to a study published in the PNAS journal, the male Danionella…
UK-based “Who is Hussein?” charity launches awareness campaigns in various countries
February 27, 2024
UK-based “Who is Hussein?” charity launches awareness campaigns in various countries
The UK-based “Who is Hussein?” charity announced today that it has launched a series of awareness campaigns aimed at treating sick children, especially those from poor backgrounds, in several Arab and foreign countries. The organization said a statement published on…
Gunmen kill dozens of worshipers in mosque attack in southern Burkina Faso
February 27, 2024
Gunmen kill dozens of worshipers in mosque attack in southern Burkina Faso
A tragic wave of violence has unfolded in Burkina Faso, as both Muslims and Catholics were targeted in deadly attacks, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Armed assailants struck a mosque in Natiaboani during morning prayers, claiming numerous Muslim lives. On the…
Gunmen attack on Catholic church leaves at least 15 dead in Burkina Faso
February 26, 2024
Gunmen attack on Catholic church leaves at least 15 dead in Burkina Faso
Gunmen attacked a church in Burkina Faso, killing at least 15 Catholic worshippers in Essakane village, Aljazeera reported. The incident, labeled a “terrorist attack,” left 12 dead on the spot and three others succumbed to their injuries later. The region…
Singapore: Lecturers, bikers to perform Quran recitation campaign to welcome Ramadan
February 25, 2024
Singapore: Lecturers, bikers to perform Quran recitation campaign to welcome Ramadan
66 participants, including lecturers and motorcycle riders, are embarking on a journey to collectively recite the Quran from Kelantan to Singapore in welcoming Ramadan, SinarDaily reported today. The ‘Ride To Khatam 3.0’ program aims to promote Quran recitation among the…
UN warns of deteriorating humanitarian conditions amid conflict in DRC
February 25, 2024
UN warns of deteriorating humanitarian conditions amid conflict in DRC
The humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is rapidly deteriorating, with the UN Chief expressing grave concerns about the worsening conditions faced by civilians in the eastern part of the country. According to UN, the recent…
Death toll from cholera outbreak reaches 700 in Zambia as cases surge
February 25, 2024
Death toll from cholera outbreak reaches 700 in Zambia as cases surge
Zambia has experienced a significant increase in cholera cases, with 700 fatalities reported since January 2024, according to Doctors Without Borders. According to africanews website, the country has seen nearly 20,000 infections since the outbreak began in October 2023. Initially…
Chinese Police detain over 1,000 Tibetans protesting Chinese dam project
February 24, 2024
Chinese Police detain over 1,000 Tibetans protesting Chinese dam project
Police in southwestern China’s Sichuan province arrested over 1,000 Tibetans, including monks, who protested the construction of a dam that would destroy six monasteries and force the relocation of two villages, RFA reported. The arrested individuals are being held in…
Meeting WHO air pollution guidelines could save 238,000 lives a year in Europe
February 24, 2024
Meeting WHO air pollution guidelines could save 238,000 lives a year in Europe
Approximately 238,000 air pollution deaths could be avoided annually in the EU if WHO guidelines were met, with over 400,000 deaths preventable if particle pollution was eliminated, the Guardian reported. The EU Council approved new clean air legislation for 2030…
Australian scientists detect celestial body powered by fastest growing black hole
February 21, 2024
Australian scientists detect celestial body powered by fastest growing black hole
In a groundbreaking discovery, Australian astronomers have stumbled upon the most luminous object ever observed in the universe. Dubbed a “quasar,” this celestial phenomenon is powered by an extraordinary black hole that engulfs the equivalent of a sun each day,…