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Shawwal 15 marks sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Honorable Hamza, demise of Honorable Abdul-Azim al-Hosni, peace be upon them

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
UN Special Rep expresses concern over child violence in Zambia

UN Special Rep expresses concern over child violence in Zambia

UN Special Representative Najat Maalla on Monday expressed concern about the prevalence of violence against children in Zambia despite the country having progressive laws and policies to protect them, Xinhua reported. A study showed that a significant percentage of children…
Devastating Floods in Tanzania Claim 58 Lives, Prompting Government Action

Devastating Floods in Tanzania Claim 58 Lives, Prompting Government Action

In the past two weeks, Tanzania has been ravaged by deadly floods, resulting in the loss of 58 lives due to heavy rains and subsequent flooding, Al Jazeera reported. The government has declared plans to address the issue through significant…
UNESCO addresses educational crisis in Sudan with new strategic priorities

UNESCO addresses educational crisis in Sudan with new strategic priorities

The UNESCO Regional Office for Egypt and Sudan has recently held its first Local Education Group (LEG) event, gathering 20 international and national experts for a three-day workshop to reshape Sudan’s education system in the midst of the current emergency.…
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