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Holy Karbala relocates factories to reduce detrimental impacts of pollution
April 23, 2024
Holy Karbala relocates factories to reduce detrimental impacts of pollution
In an attempt to reduce pollution and its detrimental consequences, the local government in Holy Karbala has begun to relocate factories outside residential areas. The director of the Environment Department in Karbala, Engineer Hamed Ubaid Al-Yasari, said in a statement…
Majority of workers worldwide exposed to health risks due to climate change, new report warns
April 23, 2024
Majority of workers worldwide exposed to health risks due to climate change, new report warns
A new report has warned that more than 70 percent of workers around the world, over 2.4 billion workers out of a global workforce of 3.4 billion, are exposed to excessive heat and other climate-change-related health hazards. The report, released…
UN warns of recurrent atrocities against Rohingya Muslims
April 22, 2024
UN warns of recurrent atrocities against Rohingya Muslims
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has warned of grave threats to the lives of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar due to the fighting in Rakhine State between the armed forces and the Arakan Army, stating that “alarm bells”…
US House of Representatives passes legislation that could lead to total Tiktok ban
April 21, 2024
US House of Representatives passes legislation that could lead to total Tiktok ban
The US House of Representatives voted 360 to 58 in favour of the revised divest-or-ban legislation on Tiktok on April 20. If passed by the US Senate and then signed by President Joe Biden, this bill marks a potential historical milestone as…
Heavy rain, flash floods kill 19 in Oman and disrupt Dubai airport
April 17, 2024
Heavy rain, flash floods kill 19 in Oman and disrupt Dubai airport
Record levels of rainfall have brought cities in the United Arab Emirates and Oman to a standstill, with at least 19 people killed in Oman and flights being diverted from Dubai’s airport, according to news reports. In the U.A.E., authorities…
“Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth”: A Quranic project for environmental protection in England
April 17, 2024
“Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth”: A Quranic project for environmental protection in England
A group of Muslim environmental experts in England have developed a covenant that includes a number of Quranic verses emphasizing the teachings that stress the importance of environmental protection. This covenant, prepared by a charity organization in Birmingham, aims to…
South Korean convert plans to construct large mosque in Incheon city
April 17, 2024
South Korean convert plans to construct large mosque in Incheon city
Korean artist and convert “Daoud Kim” announced on his Instagram account his plans to build a large mosque in the city of Incheon, South Korea, after purchasing the designated land. Kim, a South Korean citizen, embraced Islam in 2019 after…
Massive fire engulfs Copenhagen’s historic Stock Exchange
April 17, 2024
Massive fire engulfs Copenhagen’s historic Stock Exchange
A massive fire has swept through the historic old stock exchange in Copenhagen, a prominent landmark in the Danish capital. The flames, occurred on Tuesday, caused the spire of the building to collapse, prompting employees and residents to rush to…
Turkish forces ‘neutralize’ 12 PKK fighters in northern Iraq: reports
April 16, 2024
Turkish forces ‘neutralize’ 12 PKK fighters in northern Iraq: reports
Turkish security forces have carried out an airstrike in northern Iraq, “neutralizing” 12 members of the PKK organization, media outlets said citing the Ministry of Defense. The airstrike took place in the Hakurk region of northern Iraq, targeting fighters identified as operating on behalf…
At least 3 people injured after gun battle erupts at Eid al-Fitr event in West Philadelphia
April 11, 2024
At least 3 people injured after gun battle erupts at Eid al-Fitr event in West Philadelphia
At least three people were injured after a gun battle erupted at Eid al-Fitr event in West Philadelphia on Wednesday. According to news reports, tt least 30 gunshots rang out in the middle of a crowded park, sending hundreds of…