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95 al-Shabaab Terrorists Killed, 7 Villages Liberated in Military Operations in Somalia
October 23, 2024
95 al-Shabaab Terrorists Killed, 7 Villages Liberated in Military Operations in Somalia
The Somali Defense Ministry announced on Monday that the Somali National Army (SNA), with support from local and international partners, killed over 95 al-Shabaab militants during recent military operations, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The SNA focused its efforts in Middle…
Pakistan Parliament Approves Controversial Constitutional Amendment
October 23, 2024
Pakistan Parliament Approves Controversial Constitutional Amendment
On October 21, the National Assembly of Pakistan approved the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill, raising concerns over judicial independence, Jurist News reported yesterday. The amendment alters Article 175, establishing a parliamentary committee to select the Chief Justice from the three…
Migrant Workers at Carrefour in Saudi Arabia Face Exploitation, Report Reveals
October 22, 2024
Migrant Workers at Carrefour in Saudi Arabia Face Exploitation, Report Reveals
A new report by Amnesty International highlights severe exploitation of migrant workers at Carrefour sites in Saudi Arabia. The investigation reveals that workers were misled by recruitment agents, forced to work excessive hours, denied days off, and cheated out of…
Polio Cases Rise in Pakistan Ahead of Vaccination Campaign
October 22, 2024
Polio Cases Rise in Pakistan Ahead of Vaccination Campaign
Polio cases are surging in Pakistan, with 39 new infections reported since January, compared to just six last year, Arab News reported yesterday. Anwarul Haq from the National Emergency Operation Center for Polio Eradication highlighted the urgency of a new…
Prabowo Subianto Sworn in as Indonesia’s Eighth President
October 20, 2024
Prabowo Subianto Sworn in as Indonesia’s Eighth President
Prabowo Subianto was inaugurated as Indonesia’s eighth president on Sunday, marking a significant transition in the world’s third-largest democracy, Reuters reported today. The 73-year-old former defense minister and special forces commander secured nearly 60% of the vote in the February…
Over 100 Rohingya Refugees on Boat Spotted Off Indonesia, Casualties Reported
October 20, 2024
Over 100 Rohingya Refugees on Boat Spotted Off Indonesia, Casualties Reported
A boat carrying over 100 Rohingya refugees was spotted off Indonesia’s westernmost province, with at least one deceased individual on board, Arab News reported yesterday citing local officials. The Rohingya, a persecuted Muslim minority from Myanmar, often undertake perilous sea…
Global Water Cycle Disrupted for First Time in Human History
October 18, 2024
Global Water Cycle Disrupted for First Time in Human History
A groundbreaking report from the Global Commission on the Economics of Water warns that humanity has disrupted the global water cycle for the first time in history, leading to a severe water crisis, CNN reported yesterday. This disruption, driven by…
World quickly transitioning to ‘Age of Electricity,’ says IEA chief
October 17, 2024
World quickly transitioning to ‘Age of Electricity,’ says IEA chief
The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) World Energy Outlook 2024 report highlights a significant shift towards an electric energy system, emphasizing the urgent need for strategic decisions from governments and consumers as energy dynamics evolve, Anadolu Agency reported in an article…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Prohibits Attributing Lies to Ma’sumeen to Prove Their Power
October 16, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Prohibits Attributing Lies to Ma’sumeen to Prove Their Power
The daily scholarly session of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Hosseini Shirazi was held on Tuesday, the 10th of Rabi’ al-Thani. As in previous sessions, the Supreme Marja responded to attendees’ questions regarding various jurisprudential issues. Regarding the servitude of the…
Joblessness Among India’s Minorities Rises in 2023-24
October 14, 2024
Joblessness Among India’s Minorities Rises in 2023-24
In a concerning trend, joblessness among India’s minority communities increased in the fiscal year 2023-24, even as the overall unemployment rate in the country remained stable for the first time in five years, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. According to the…