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Taliban schools also failing boys in Afghanistan, warns HRW
December 7, 2023
Taliban schools also failing boys in Afghanistan, warns HRW
Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a report released on Wednesday highlighted that the Taliban’s “draconian educational policies” in Afghanistan are adversely affecting not only girls and women but also boys. The 19-page report titled “‘Schools are Failing Boys Too’: The…
UNICEF: In wealthier countries, 1 in 5 children living in poverty
December 7, 2023
UNICEF: In wealthier countries, 1 in 5 children living in poverty
Over 20% of children, or 69 million, grapple with poverty across the 40 wealthiest nations, UNICEF said in a report released Wednesday, criticizing Britain and France for their poor standings. That’s despite a drop in child poverty rates in the…
UK secretly repatriates children of British ISIS brides, puts them for adoption, new report reveals
December 7, 2023
UK secretly repatriates children of British ISIS brides, puts them for adoption, new report reveals
The children of British women who joined the ISIS terror group are being returned to the UK and put up for adoption, it has emerged, the Daily Mail has said. According to the Daily Mail’s report, published on Monday, at tleast ten…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi remarks on ruling of some customary rights
December 7, 2023
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi remarks on ruling of some customary rights
The daily scholarly meeting of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadiq al-Hosseini al-Shirazi was held on Wednesday, the 21st of Jumadi al-Awwal. In this meeting, like the previous meetings, the Marja answered the questions of the attendees about various jurisprudence issues. Grand…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine restores old window inside holy shrine
December 6, 2023
Imam Ali Holy Shrine restores old window inside holy shrine
As part of its efforts to preserve the historic and architectural features and landmarks of Imam Ali Holy Shrine, a specialized team has begun maintaining and restoring an ancient window in the holy shrine. Zeid al-Mashhadi, head of the gold…
Heatwaves may affect up to 2.8 billion people worldwide by 2090, UN Migration Agency says
December 6, 2023
Heatwaves may affect up to 2.8 billion people worldwide by 2090, UN Migration Agency says
Up to 2.8 billion people could be exposed to heatwaves globally by 2090 in a high-warming scenario, according to a report Tuesday by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). This scenario predicts a significant rise in global temperatures due to…
UNAMA calls for enhanced security, support for Shia, Hazara communities in Afghanistan
December 6, 2023
UNAMA calls for enhanced security, support for Shia, Hazara communities in Afghanistan
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has announced that Afghanistan has witnessed an increase in violence against Shia and Hazara communities in the past month in the provinces of Kabul, Balkh, and Herat, Khaama Press reported. The UN…
Indonesia: Volcanic eruption death toll rises to 22
December 6, 2023
Indonesia: Volcanic eruption death toll rises to 22
Eleven more bodies have been discovered, bringing the death toll to 22 following the eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi, VOA reported. Two bodies were found on Monday, with nine more discovered on Tuesday, according to the National Search and Rescue…
Nigeria: Army drone strike accidentally kills 85 in public religious gathering
December 6, 2023
Nigeria: Army drone strike accidentally kills 85 in public religious gathering
Investigations have been ordered after a Nigerian army drone accidentally bombed a religious procession in northern Kaduna, killing at least 85 people, including women and children. The attack on Sunday night in Tudun Biri village of Kaduna state’s Igabi council…
Citing Imams of Ahlulbayt, Indonesian writer warns of mixing religion with politics
December 6, 2023
Citing Imams of Ahlulbayt, Indonesian writer warns of mixing religion with politics
An op-ed published in one of Indonesia’s most popular newspapers warned of the dangers of exploiting the Islamic religion by opportunistic politicians as a means of justifying their narrow worldly goals. Published in the “Klik Anggaran” newspaper and translated by…