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Rebuilding destroyed Gaza homes may take 80 years, U.N. says
May 3, 2024
Rebuilding destroyed Gaza homes may take 80 years, U.N. says
According to a U.N. report released on Thursday, rebuilding homes in the Gaza Strip could drag into the next century if the pace follows the trend of previous conflicts. Nearly seven months of Israeli bombardment have caused billions of dollars in damage, leaving many…
Thousands evacuated following re-eruption of Indonesia’s Ruang volcano
May 1, 2024
Thousands evacuated following re-eruption of Indonesia’s Ruang volcano
The Ruang volcano in Indonesia erupted again on Tuesday, prompting authorities to raise the alert status to its highest level, evacuating more than 12,000 people living on a nearby island. The eruption follows a series of eruptions earlier this month that forced…
Malaysia: Dozens of KFC restaurants close following months-long economic boycott over Gaza
May 1, 2024
Malaysia: Dozens of KFC restaurants close following months-long economic boycott over Gaza
Dozens of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurants have closed in Malaysia following a months-long economic boycott over the American fast-food chain’s perceived links to Israel, The New Arab said in its report released yesterday. According to Reuters, the KFC branches operating in…
Bangladeshi fishmonger begins handwriting world largest Holy Quran
April 30, 2024
Bangladeshi fishmonger begins handwriting world largest Holy Quran
A fishmonger from the coastal area of Satkhira in southwestern Bangladesh, Mohammad Habib Rahman, has embarked on a journey to write the largest hand-written Quran in the world. Away from the storms and floods that hit frequently the country, Habib…
73,900 households in Vietnam struggle with intensifying impacts of drought, saltwater intrusion: UNICEF
April 30, 2024
73,900 households in Vietnam struggle with intensifying impacts of drought, saltwater intrusion: UNICEF
The Government of Vietnam has said that 73,900 households (more than 88,000 children) in various provinces are struggling with the intensifying impacts of the drought and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta, UNICEF reported. The UN health organization emphasized that…
Historic judicial ruling requires Nigerian police to pay compensation for killing of 3 Shia citizens
April 29, 2024
Historic judicial ruling requires Nigerian police to pay compensation for killing of 3 Shia citizens
The Nigerian newspaper “Legit” reported that on Sunday, April 28, 2024, a judicial ruling was issued against the Nigerian police, ordering them to pay compensation of 300 million naira for the killing of three Shiite citizens in the town of…
Iraq exerts efforts to face threat Syrian Al-Hol camp poses
April 28, 2024
Iraq exerts efforts to face threat Syrian Al-Hol camp poses
The Iraqi MP Thaer al-Jubouri stated that Iraq has taken three measures to confront the threat of the Syrian Al-Hol camp. Al-Jabouri emphasized securing the border to prevent infiltration, prioritizing border security, activating intelligence monitoring, and repatriating all terrorists to…
A minimum of 26 pilot whales succumb to mass stranding incident in Australia
April 26, 2024
A minimum of 26 pilot whales succumb to mass stranding incident in Australia
At least 26 long-finned pilot whales have perished, with a number rescued, following a mass stranding involving 160 of them in Western Australia, according to the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning in Geographe…
English priest recounts his journey to Holy Karbala during blessed Arba’een Pilgrimage
April 26, 2024
English priest recounts his journey to Holy Karbala during blessed Arba’een Pilgrimage
The English Anglican priest, Andrew Thompson, recounted his visit to Holy Karbala a few months ago, where he was astonished by the number of pilgrims and organization. Thompson described in his writings the experience of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage to Imam…
10 people killed in helicopter collision in Malaysia
April 23, 2024
10 people killed in helicopter collision in Malaysia
Ten people were killed on Tuesday after two helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade, the navy said in a statement. All 10 were crew members aboard the aircraft involved in the accident, which…