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Biden administration weighs lifting terror label for Syrian group HTS
December 12, 2024
Biden administration weighs lifting terror label for Syrian group HTS
The Biden administration is reportedly considering removing Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its foreign terrorist organization list, according to an NBC News report. HTS, a Syrian group previously involved in overthrowing Bashar al-Assad’s regime, is currently designated a terrorist organization…
Shia Rights Watch Engages with Pakistani Ambassador on Behalf of Shia Muslims in Parachinar and Peshawar
December 12, 2024
Shia Rights Watch Engages with Pakistani Ambassador on Behalf of Shia Muslims in Parachinar and Peshawar
In Washington, DC, Shia Rights Watch’s Executive Director, Mustafa Akhwand, met with Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, the Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, to address the ongoing violence affecting Shia Muslims in Parachinar and Peshawar, the organization’s website reported yesterday.…
UNAMA Urges Taliban to Adhere to Human Rights on International Human Rights Day
December 11, 2024
UNAMA Urges Taliban to Adhere to Human Rights on International Human Rights Day
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) urged the Taliban on Tuesday, December 10, to comply with global human rights standards, emphasizing that this is crucial for the protection and prosperity of all Afghans, particularly women and girls, Amu…
World Uyghur Congress Protests in Geneva on Genocide Remembrance Day
December 11, 2024
World Uyghur Congress Protests in Geneva on Genocide Remembrance Day
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) held a significant protest in front of the Broken Chair monument near the United Nations in Geneva, commemorating Uyghur Genocide Remembrance Day, ANI News reported yesterday. The demonstration aimed to draw attention to the ongoing…
Muslims in Spain’s Melilla outraged by Adhan ban
December 9, 2024
Muslims in Spain’s Melilla outraged by Adhan ban
The Muslim community in the Spanish city of Melilla has expressed strong anger following a decision by the Ministry of Environment to ban the use of loudspeakers in mosques between 9 PM and 9 AM. In an official statement, the…
Seismic Activity Beneath Volcano Near Alaska’s Largest City Sparks Worries
December 9, 2024
Seismic Activity Beneath Volcano Near Alaska’s Largest City Sparks Worries
An uptick in seismic activity beneath Mount Spurr, located 129 kilometers northwest of Anchorage, Alaska, has geologists on alert, Arab News reported yesterday. This year, approximately 1,500 small earthquakes have been recorded, compared to the typical 100 annually. The Alaska…
WHO Grants First Prequalification to Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test
December 7, 2024
WHO Grants First Prequalification to Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday announced the prequalification of the Xpert®️ MTB/RIF Ultra, marking it as the first molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) to meet WHO standards, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. This significant milestone aims to enhance…
Taliban’s Ban on Female Medical Education: A Devastating Blow to Women’s Rights and Healthcare in Afghanistan
December 5, 2024
Taliban’s Ban on Female Medical Education: A Devastating Blow to Women’s Rights and Healthcare in Afghanistan
Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have officially banned medical schools from admitting female students, marking a significant setback for women’s education and healthcare access, VOA reported. The decree, issued by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, took effect on December 2, 2024, following…
WORLDEF Dubai E-Commerce Fair Kicks Off
December 5, 2024
WORLDEF Dubai E-Commerce Fair Kicks Off
The WORLDEF Dubai e-commerce fair has officially launched at Dubai CommerCity, uniting global leaders in the digital trade sector, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Organized by the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Wasl Properties, the event aims to explore…
Ocean Acidification Deepens Threat to Marine Life
December 3, 2024
Ocean Acidification Deepens Threat to Marine Life
Recent research from ETH Zurich highlights the alarming spread of ocean acidification into deeper waters, a significant consequence of rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels, Earth.com revealed yesterday. According to the source, environmental physicists Jens Müller and Nicolas Grube developed…