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José Morais announces conversion to Islam
April 27, 2024
José Morais announces conversion to Islam
José Morais, the Portuguese head coach of the Iranian football club Sepahan, has announced his conversion to Islam during a press conference following his team’s victory in the Iranian Play-off Cup, Iranian media sources have reported. Morais stated that he…
Tanzania: 155 dead, 236 injured as torrential rains batter 26 regions
April 26, 2024
Tanzania: 155 dead, 236 injured as torrential rains batter 26 regions
Flash floods from ongoing heavy rains have caused 155 deaths and 236 injuries in Tanzania, affecting 14 out of the 26 regions and impacting 200,000 people, Xinhua reported yesterday. According to the news agency, the floods have damaged 10,000 houses,…
Sixty companies culprit for half of world’s plastic pollution, survey reveals
April 25, 2024
Sixty companies culprit for half of world’s plastic pollution, survey reveals
A recent study found that less than 60 multinational companies are accountable for over half of the world’s plastic pollution, with five of them responsible for a quarter of it, the Guardian reported. According to the article published yesterday, the…
Shawwal 15 marks sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Honorable Hamza, demise of Honorable Abdul-Azim al-Hosni, peace be upon them
April 24, 2024
Shawwal 15 marks sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Honorable Hamza, demise of Honorable Abdul-Azim al-Hosni, peace be upon them
The 15th of Shawwal commemorates the great event of the Uhud battle, the martyrdom anniversary of the Honorable Hamza Sayyed al-Shuhada and the demise of the Honorable Abdul-Azim al-Hasani. More details in the following report: The 15th of Shawwal is…
UN chief calls on nations to urgently restore harmony with nature
April 23, 2024
UN chief calls on nations to urgently restore harmony with nature
UN Secretary-General issued a stern warning on International Mother Earth Day, emphasizing the urgent need for global cooperation to restore environmental harmony, Xinhua reported today. Antonio Guterres described humanity’s actions as harmful to nature and highlighted the threats to food…
Malaria cases in Zambia increase by 37% in 2023
April 23, 2024
Malaria cases in Zambia increase by 37% in 2023
Zambia faced a 37% year-on-year increase in malaria cases from 8.1 million in 2022 to 11.1 million in 2023, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday citing the country’s health minister. According to Sylvia Masebo, the country also witnessed a 19% increase in…
12th of Shawwal marks demise anniversary of Sheikh Baha’i
April 21, 2024
12th of Shawwal marks demise anniversary of Sheikh Baha’i
Sheikh Baha’i is a sage, jurist, mystic, astrologer, mathematician, poet, writer, historian and famous scientist of the 10th and 11th centuries of Hijra. In recognition of his services to the science of astronomy, UNESCO in 2009, coinciding the year of…
UN chief urges immediate measures to prevent crisis in Middle East
April 19, 2024
UN chief urges immediate measures to prevent crisis in Middle East
UN Secretary-General on Thursday called for immediate action to avert a crisis in the Middle East during the Security Council’s debate, Xinhua news agency reported. Antonio Guterres emphasized the recent escalations in rhetoric and actions, warning that one mistake could…
2023 marks record year for wind installations as world appreciates alternative energy sources
April 18, 2024
2023 marks record year for wind installations as world appreciates alternative energy sources
In 2023, the world added 117 gigawatts of new wind power capacity, marking a 50% increase from the previous year and setting a new record for new wind projects, Africanews mentioned in an article published yesterday. The latest Global Wind…
More than 100 killed across Pakistan, Afghanistan due to heavy rains, floods
April 17, 2024
More than 100 killed across Pakistan, Afghanistan due to heavy rains, floods
Intense unseasonal rainfall, lightning, and floods have caused at least 100 deaths in Pakistan and Afghanistan over the past few days, VOA reported yesterday citing officials of the South Asian nations. In Afghanistan, floods have affected 13 provinces, resulting in…