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Top ex-Nasa scientist warns of global heating to pass 1.5C threshold in 2024

Top ex-Nasa scientist warns of global heating to pass 1.5C threshold in 2024

The internationally agreed threshold to prevent the Earth from spiraling into a new superheated era will be “passed for all practical purposes” during 2024, the man known as the godfather of climate science has warned. James Hansen, the former Nasa…
US-based Halal food companies join forces to enhance consumers’ access to Halal food

US-based Halal food companies join forces to enhance consumers’ access to Halal food

HAQQ, an ethics-first blockchain ecosystem based on Islamic values, has announced a strategic partnership with GoMeat, the first-ever home delivery service powered by decentralized technologies. The two companies aim to streamline the availability of halal meat and food across the…
Iraq, Saudi Arabia cooperate to enlist “Old Pilgrimage Road” on World Heritage List

Iraq, Saudi Arabia cooperate to enlist “Old Pilgrimage Road” on World Heritage List

The Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities announced that it has prepared a plan with the Saudi Heritage Authority to manage the Old Pilgrimage Road, as part of the requirements for nominating the road to the World Heritage List.…
Unethical collection of Uyghur DNA samples prompts prominent journal to retract study, experts contend

Unethical collection of Uyghur DNA samples prompts prominent journal to retract study, experts contend

In June, Elsevier, a Dutch publisher, announced the retraction of a scientific article published in 2019 in its journal “Forensic Science International: Genetics.” The retraction was attributed to the failure to meet necessary ethical approvals in scientific research, The Guardian…
Representative of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi emphasizes role of youth in spreading Thaqalayn Culture

Representative of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi emphasizes role of youth in spreading Thaqalayn Culture

The representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Hussaini al-Shirazi, in the holy city of Karbala, Hojjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Sayyed Mahdi al-Shirazi, emphasized the great responsibility that the believing young people have towards spreading the…
UN: War starves Myanmar, six million children undernourished

UN: War starves Myanmar, six million children undernourished

One-third of the population of Myanmar, or more than 18 million people, require humanitarian aid, the United Nations has warned, with the humanitarian situation worsening since the coup in February 2021. Children are main victims of the crisis with 6…
Imam Hussein Week successfully concludes its activities on spreading Imam Hussein’s message

Imam Hussein Week successfully concludes its activities on spreading Imam Hussein’s message

The Cultural Association of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them and Ahlul Bayt Student Organization (ABSO) in the United States successfully concluded Imam Hussein Week last December. A joint statement by the two associations, seen by Shia Waves Agency, said: “The…
Holy Karbala-based Fatima al-Zahra Foundation gifts bedroom furniture to newlyweds

Holy Karbala-based Fatima al-Zahra Foundation gifts bedroom furniture to newlyweds

In conjunction with the blessed birth anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her), the Fatima al-Zahra Cultural Foundation in Holy Karbala, Iraq, announced on Wednesday its new initiative to support young people who are getting married. The foundation’s…
2023 was Earth’s hottest year, experts say

2023 was Earth’s hottest year, experts say

The Earth had its hottest year on record in 2023, according to preliminary data from the US government and other climate research bodies. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has said that it is “all but certain” that…
NASA Deploys Humanoid Robots for Frontier Space Exploration

NASA Deploys Humanoid Robots for Frontier Space Exploration

In a significant advancement for deep space exploration, NASA is preparing to deploy cutting-edge humanoid robots capable of operating autonomously in challenging extraterrestrial environments. This landmark mission marks a paradigm shift in space exploration, merging AI-powered dexterity with human-like adaptability…
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