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World’s Largest Iceberg Drifting Toward South Georgia Island, Threatening Wildlife
February 3, 2025
World’s Largest Iceberg Drifting Toward South Georgia Island, Threatening Wildlife
The world’s largest iceberg, known as A-23-A, is on a collision course with South Georgia, a British overseas territory in northern Antarctica, Anadolu Agency reported. This massive iceberg, approximately 40 meters tall and weighing an estimated 1 trillion tonnes, first…
Pakistan: Balochistan Attack Claims Lives of 18 Soldiers
February 2, 2025
Pakistan: Balochistan Attack Claims Lives of 18 Soldiers
At least 18 paramilitary soldiers and 24 armed attackers were killed in two related incidents in southwestern Pakistan’s Balochistan province, as violence escalates in the region, Al Jazeera reported. The military reported that fighters on Saturday attempted to set up…
Rediscovered Fresco Reveals Islamic Influence in Medieval Christian Churches
February 2, 2025
Rediscovered Fresco Reveals Islamic Influence in Medieval Christian Churches
A 13th-century fresco uncovered in Ferrara, Italy, showcases Islamic tents used to conceal high altars in medieval Christian churches, Phys.org reported. Identified by University of Cambridge historian Dr. Federica Gigante, this fresco may be the only surviving image of its…
Bangladesh’s Largest Annual Book Fair Begins in Dhaka
February 2, 2025
Bangladesh’s Largest Annual Book Fair Begins in Dhaka
Bangladesh’s largest annual book fair commenced in Dhaka on Saturday, Xinhua reported. The event was inaugurated by Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of the interim government. This month-long fair gathers numerous readers and writers to celebrate literature. This year, nearly…
Tesla to Launch Robotaxi and Humanoid Robot Production in 2025
January 31, 2025
Tesla to Launch Robotaxi and Humanoid Robot Production in 2025
Elon Musk announced that Tesla plans to introduce robotaxi services in California and other U.S. markets later this year, featuring “unsupervised” full-self-driving cars available as a paid service in Austin, Texas, by June, Anadolu Agency reported. During an earnings call,…
Turkey Arrests 100 IS Suspects Across 24 Provinces
January 29, 2025
Turkey Arrests 100 IS Suspects Across 24 Provinces
Turkish authorities have arrested 100 individuals suspected of being members of the ISIS group over the past week, Xinhua reported citing a Tuesday statement by the Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. The operations, named “Gurz-41” and “Gurz-42,” were conducted across 24…
China bans livestock imports from multiple countries amid disease outbreaks
January 28, 2025
China bans livestock imports from multiple countries amid disease outbreaks
China has imposed a ban on importing sheep, goats, poultry, even-toed ungulates, and related products from several African, Asian, and European countries following outbreaks of livestock diseases, Reuters reported. The General Administration of Customs announced the decision on January 21,…
India Sees 84% Surge in Communal Riots in 2024
January 28, 2025
India Sees 84% Surge in Communal Riots in 2024
A report titled Hegemony and Demolitions: The Tale of Communal Riots in India in 2024 reveals a staggering 84% increase in communal riots, with 59 incidents recorded in 2024 compared to 32 in 2023, Kashmir Media Service reported. The study,…
ASEAN conference urges moderation and unity in Islam
January 27, 2025
ASEAN conference urges moderation and unity in Islam
The third Khair Ummah conference, held in Bangkok, concluded with a call for Muslims to uphold Islam’s principles of worship, moderation, and tolerance while contributing to societal progress. In the final communique of the two-day event, participants urged scholars to…
Canada to limit international student permits for second year in 2025
January 26, 2025
Canada to limit international student permits for second year in 2025
Canada will cap the number of international student permits issued in 2025 to 437,000, marking a 10% reduction from the 2024 limit, according to the Immigration Ministry. The move aims to ease strain on housing, healthcare, and other public services.…