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In less than 24 hours, two relatively strong earthquakes rattle northern Afghanistan
February 11, 2024
In less than 24 hours, two relatively strong earthquakes rattle northern Afghanistan
An earthquake of 4.4 magnitude on the Richter scale shook Badakhshan province in northern Afghanistan on Sunday morning. According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter of the earthquake was Jurm District of Badakhshan. Around 10 o’clock last night, a…
Despite heavy rain in Mecca, Karbala, eager pilgrims continue their pilgrimage
February 10, 2024
Despite heavy rain in Mecca, Karbala, eager pilgrims continue their pilgrimage
https://shiawaves.com/english/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/02/VID_20240210_185052_626-2.mp4 As it rained in Mecca, a group of pilgrims came to Masjid al-Haram and engaged in pilgrimage and prayer near the Kaaba. According to the received news and pictures, the heavy rain in Makkah caused some of the pilgrims…
Scientists develop new device to enable man sense temperature with his prosthetic hand
February 10, 2024
Scientists develop new device to enable man sense temperature with his prosthetic hand
Researchers in Italy and Switzerland have developed a device called “MiniTouch” that allows a person with an amputation to sense temperature with a prosthetic hand. The device was attached to the prosthetic hand of a 57-year-old man named Fabrizio, who…
North America to see total solar eclipse in April
February 9, 2024
North America to see total solar eclipse in April
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will occur in North America, with the Moon perfectly aligned with the Earth and the Sun. In this spectacular natural phenomenon, the Moon will be exceptionally close to the Earth, only 360,000 kilometers…
Volcano in Iceland erupts with lava fountains, disrupts heating and roads
February 9, 2024
Volcano in Iceland erupts with lava fountains, disrupts heating and roads
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted on Thursday for the third time since December, sending jets of lava into the sky and triggering the evacuation of the Blue Lagoon spa, one of the island nation’s biggest tourist attractions. The eruption…
Global temperature unprecedently exceeds 1.5C warming limit over 12-month period
February 9, 2024
Global temperature unprecedently exceeds 1.5C warming limit over 12-month period
For the first time on record, global warming has exceeded temperatures of 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) over a 12-month period, European climate monitors have said, in what scientists called a “warning to humanity”. The European Union’s Copernicus Climate…
Politicians call on German company BASF to quit Xinjiang over ‘gross abuses’ of Uyghurs
February 7, 2024
Politicians call on German company BASF to quit Xinjiang over ‘gross abuses’ of Uyghurs
A group of politicians from around the world has accused BASF of being involved in gross abuses of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, the Guardian reported. They urged the company to withdraw from the Chinese province following a joint investigation by Der…
EU lays out plan to cut greenhouse emissions by 90% by 2040
February 7, 2024
EU lays out plan to cut greenhouse emissions by 90% by 2040
The European Commission has proposed a plan for the European Union to slash net greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040, ahead of EU elections. The proposal faces opposition from farmers and political challenges, with concerns about shrinking incomes…
Viruses residing in human gut may play role in regulating stress, study suggests
February 6, 2024
Viruses residing in human gut may play role in regulating stress, study suggests
The gut-brain connection is gaining support as new evidence shows that gut viruses, specifically bacteriophages, play a role in response to stress. The new research, published in Nature Microbiology, suggests that manipulating these viruses could lead to new treatments for…
IEC Husaini Center presents Azadari Art Exhibition to commemorate noble role of Sayyida Zainab
February 5, 2024
IEC Husaini Center presents Azadari Art Exhibition to commemorate noble role of Sayyida Zainab
Chicago-based IEC Husaini Center organized a magnificent art exhibition to present the talent and devotion of young devotees of Ahlul-Bayt, peace be upon them, through innovative artworks revolving around the sublime character of Sayyida Zeinab, peace be upon her. In…