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Romeyka, a vanishing Greek dialect, holds linguistic ties to Homer’s language, say experts
April 4, 2024
Romeyka, a vanishing Greek dialect, holds linguistic ties to Homer’s language, say experts
In a remote corner of northern Turkey, a fading Greek dialect known as Romeyka is fighting against the tide of time, serving as a fragile link to the ancient world. In a detailed report, The Guardian said that researchers have…
Diabetes medication may hold potential to slow down progression of Parkinson’s disease, say scientists
April 4, 2024
Diabetes medication may hold potential to slow down progression of Parkinson’s disease, say scientists
Researchers have discovered that a diabetes drug may hold the potential to slow down the progression of Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggests that…
Massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, killing at least 9
April 3, 2024
Massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, killing at least 9
Taiwan was rocked by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake on Wednesday, the strongest to hit the island in 25 years. It has so far killed nine people, injured about 900 others and prompted a tsunami warning for southern Japan and the Philippines, which…
Freemuslim Association condemns Israeli attack on Iran’s consulate in Syria
April 3, 2024
Freemuslim Association condemns Israeli attack on Iran’s consulate in Syria
The International Freemuslim Association, an anti-violence organization based in the US, has strongly condemned and denounced the Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria. The organization described this attack as a “heinous criminal act that constitutes a blatant violation…
Majority of Muslim Americans prioritize charity during Holy Ramadan, survey finds
April 2, 2024
Majority of Muslim Americans prioritize charity during Holy Ramadan, survey finds
A recent survey by the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative at Indiana University has revealed that nearly 70% of Muslim Americans prefer engaging in charitable giving during Ramadan. The survey examined the preferences of Muslim Americans regarding zakat (almsgiving), shedding light on…
Morocco hosts first edition of Arabic Calligraphy and Noble Quran Exhibition
March 30, 2024
Morocco hosts first edition of Arabic Calligraphy and Noble Quran Exhibition
Coinciding with the fasting month of Ramadan, the Cultural and Arts Center in the Moroccan city of Safi is hosting the first edition of the Arabic Calligraphy and the Noble Quran Exhibition, which offers a unique opportunity to discover the…
HRW calls on Saudi Arabia to release 12 football fans imprisoned for chanting during match
March 30, 2024
HRW calls on Saudi Arabia to release 12 football fans imprisoned for chanting during match
Human Rights Watch (HRW) announced that a Saudi court issued a verdict on March 27, 2024, sentencing 12 football fans to prison terms ranging from six months to a year due to their peaceful chants during a football match in…
Four Canadian schools accuse social media companies of reshaping how children think
March 29, 2024
Four Canadian schools accuse social media companies of reshaping how children think
Four of Canada’s largest school boards have launched a multibillion-dollar lawsuit against the social media companies Meta, Snap Inc and ByteDance, accusing them of acting in a “high-handed, reckless, malicious, and reprehensible manner” with products the boards claim harm student learning…
“Who is Hussein?” charity carries out medical campaign in Pakistan
March 28, 2024
“Who is Hussein?” charity carries out medical campaign in Pakistan
The world charitable organization “Who is Hussain?” said that its Rawalpindi team organized an Eye Screening Camp at rural schools to ensure the well-being of students. The charity said in a statement published on its official Facebook account that over…
Uganda opens first interest-free commercial Islamic bank
March 28, 2024
Uganda opens first interest-free commercial Islamic bank
Uganda has inaugurated its first interest-free commercial Islamic bank, called Salaam Bank, which will operate in accordance with Islamic principles, Anadolu Agency reported. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni officially launched the bank in Kampala and expressed his belief that Islamic banking…