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Nearly 3 Million Displaced in Afghanistan Due to Climate Disasters, Warns IOM
March 1, 2025
Nearly 3 Million Displaced in Afghanistan Due to Climate Disasters, Warns IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that nearly 3 million people have been displaced in Afghanistan due to climate-related disasters since 2021, with an alarming 11 million still at risk, Khaama Press reported. The IOM’s findings reveal that…
First European Quranic Competition Held in Denmark with Support from Imam Sadiq Institute
March 1, 2025
First European Quranic Competition Held in Denmark with Support from Imam Sadiq Institute
The inaugural European Quranic competition, featuring 95 participants from various countries within the European Union, concluded successfully, thanks to the grace of Almighty God. Organized by the Dam and Al-Zahra School, and supported by the Imam Sadiq Institute, a center…
UN Dismisses Annexation Proposals for Palestinian Territories
February 28, 2025
UN Dismisses Annexation Proposals for Palestinian Territories
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has condemned proposals for the annexation of Palestinian territories and forced transfers, labeling them “unlawful” and a threat to regional peace, Arab News reported. Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council,…
Iraq’s Unemployment Crisis: Seeking Solutions
February 28, 2025
Iraq’s Unemployment Crisis: Seeking Solutions
Iraq faces a severe unemployment crisis, with approximately 350,000 graduates entering the labor market annually amid limited job opportunities, Shafaq news reported. The economy’s heavy reliance on oil, which accounts for over 90% of state revenue, exacerbates this issue. Economic…
Torkham Border Closure Costs Pakistan $12 Million in Trade Losses
February 27, 2025
Torkham Border Closure Costs Pakistan $12 Million in Trade Losses
The ongoing closure of the Torkham border crossing has led to an estimated $12 million in trade losses for Pakistan, Amu TV reported citing customs officials. The key trade route between Pakistan and Afghanistan has remained shut for six days,…
Sky Enthusiasts Observe Rare Planetary Alignment This Week
February 27, 2025
Sky Enthusiasts Observe Rare Planetary Alignment This Week
A rare astronomical event known as the “Planetary Parade” will feature seven planets of the solar system—Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn—aligning in the night sky. This phenomenon will not be seen again until 2040. The best opportunities…
Somali Government Claims 70 Al-Shabab Members Killed in Military Operation
February 26, 2025
Somali Government Claims 70 Al-Shabab Members Killed in Military Operation
The Somali government announced that over 70 members of the Islamist group Al-Shabab were killed during a military operation conducted in collaboration with local forces, Arab News reported. The operation, which took place on February 25, targeted multiple sites in…
Singapore’s DBS bank to cut 4,000 jobs as AI takes over tasks
February 26, 2025
Singapore’s DBS bank to cut 4,000 jobs as AI takes over tasks
DBS, Singapore’s largest bank, plans to cut around 4,000 temporary and contract jobs over the next three years as artificial intelligence (AI) automates more tasks, the BBC reported. The reduction will happen through “natural attrition” as projects conclude, and permanent…
Seventy Arrested in Lower Kurram Following Protests
February 26, 2025
Seventy Arrested in Lower Kurram Following Protests
Security forces have arrested over 70 individuals, including prominent cleric Haji Karim and Takfiri terrorist Mufti Shah Nawaz, during a crackdown in the Bagan area of Lower Kurram, Shiite News reported. This action follows a series of protests that spanned…
Scientists Develop Tiny 6-Gram Swimming Robot Inspired by Marine Flatworms
February 25, 2025
Scientists Develop Tiny 6-Gram Swimming Robot Inspired by Marine Flatworms
Engineers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have created a groundbreaking 6-gram swimming robot that mimics marine flatworms, enabling it to navigate tight aquatic spaces with ease, SciTech Daily reported. This ultra-light robot utilizes silent undulating fins for…