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Half of countries worldwide see declining patterns of democracy, watchdog says
February 18, 2024
Half of countries worldwide see declining patterns of democracy, watchdog says
Half of the world’s countries are facing a decline in democracy, with issues such as flawed elections and restricted rights, International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) highlighted in a recent report. The deterioration of democratic institutions like elections,…
Fifth of Sha’ban marks blessed birth anniversary of Imam al-Sajjad, peace be upon him
February 16, 2024
Fifth of Sha’ban marks blessed birth anniversary of Imam al-Sajjad, peace be upon him
The Honorable Ali ibn Hussain, the son of Imam Hussain and the fourth leader of the Muslims, with the Kunyas of Abul-Hasan and Abu Muhammad, was born on the fifth of Sha’ban in the year 38 AH in Medina. Some…
Freshly discovered immune cells are accountable for persistent allergies
February 16, 2024
Freshly discovered immune cells are accountable for persistent allergies
Two studies have identified immune cells that maintain allergies over the long term, potentially leading to new ways to diagnose, treat, or cure allergies. These specialized immune cells, called MBC2s, hold the memory of proteins that cause allergies and are…
Almost three-quarters of journalists killed in 2023 died in Israel’s war on Gaza: CPJ
February 16, 2024
Almost three-quarters of journalists killed in 2023 died in Israel’s war on Gaza: CPJ
Seventy-two of the 99 journalists killed worldwide in 2023 were Palestinians reporting on Israel’s war on Gaza, making those 12 months the deadliest for the media in almost a decade, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The CPJ’s…
Amazon rainforest could face ‘tipping point’ by 2050, scientists warn
February 15, 2024
Amazon rainforest could face ‘tipping point’ by 2050, scientists warn
A study has shown that up to half of the Amazon rainforest could reach a tipping point by 2050 due to water stress, land clearance, and climate disruption, the Guardian reported. The new study, published in Nature, calls for urgent…
Climate experts express concern over flourishing plant life at Greenland ice sheet
February 14, 2024
Climate experts express concern over flourishing plant life at Greenland ice sheet
Significant areas of Greenland’s melted ice sheet are now sprouting vegetation, leading to concerns about heightened greenhouse gas emissions, rising sea levels, and landscape instability. A study spanning from the 1980s reveals substantial ice loss, with 11,000 sq miles melting…
Average ice cover of 5 Great Lakes hits record low in 50 years
February 13, 2024
Average ice cover of 5 Great Lakes hits record low in 50 years
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) reported that the average ice cover over the five Great Lakes was only 6% last month, making it one of the least icy Januarys in the past 50 years. The Great Lakes, which…
Migratory fish species experiencing drastic decline, says new UN report
February 13, 2024
Migratory fish species experiencing drastic decline, says new UN report
Migratory species, including fishes, are facing serious population declines and extinction due to factors such as bycatch, overfishing, and pollution, a new UN report has detailed. The first-ever “State of the World’s Migratory Species” report published on February 12 by…
17 Tunisians on migrant boat heading toward Italy missing
February 13, 2024
17 Tunisians on migrant boat heading toward Italy missing
At least seventeen Tunisians who were on a migrant boat heading towards the Italian coast are reported missing, a local official said on Monday. The missing people, including a five-year-old child, had set sail last week on a fishing boat…
Blood donation campaigns begin in honor of birth anniversary of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)
February 12, 2024
Blood donation campaigns begin in honor of birth anniversary of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)
As the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) is approaching, the noble tradition of donating blood is revived through popular campaigns being formed under various titles in all parts of the world, including the holy city…