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UN: Migrant Boat Sinks Off Yemen, Leaving 13 Dead and 14 Missing
August 26, 2024
UN: Migrant Boat Sinks Off Yemen, Leaving 13 Dead and 14 Missing
At least 13 people have died and 14 remain missing after a migrant boat sank off Yemen’s Taiz governorate, Arab News reported yesterday citing the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The vessel, carrying 25 Ethiopian migrants and two Yemeni nationals,…
Halal Ingredients Global Market to Reach $395.16 Billion by 2028
August 23, 2024
Halal Ingredients Global Market to Reach $395.16 Billion by 2028
The halal ingredients market is projected to grow from $344.52 billion in 2024 to $395.16 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%, News Wires reported yesterday citing the Business Research Company. According to the source,…
Bangladeshi Court Approves Detention of 2 Journalists Amid Protests
August 23, 2024
Bangladeshi Court Approves Detention of 2 Journalists Amid Protests
A Dhaka court has authorized police to interrogate journalists Shakil Ahmed and Farzana Rupa for four days in connection with the murder of a garment worker, VOA reported yesterday. The worker had participated in recent student protests against Prime Minister…
Bangladesh Cancels 2024 Higher Secondary Exams Amid Protests
August 21, 2024
Bangladesh Cancels 2024 Higher Secondary Exams Amid Protests
Bangladesh announced the cancellation of all higher secondary school and equivalent exams for 2024, following widespread protests by students in Dhaka, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The decision came just hours after hundreds stormed the Secretariat, demanding the cancellation of remaining…
Rep of Karbala Health Department Visits Imam Hussein Media Group Headquarters
August 20, 2024
Rep of Karbala Health Department Visits Imam Hussein Media Group Headquarters
As the annual Holy Arbaeen pilgrimage unfolds, the Karbala Health Department has implemented comprehensive measures to ensure the health and safety of millions of pilgrims. Dr. Anwar Hamid al-Khafaji, the department’s spokesperson and representative, revealed these plans during an interview…
Multiple Incidents Across Pakistan Claim Lives Amid Security Concerns
August 17, 2024
Multiple Incidents Across Pakistan Claim Lives Amid Security Concerns
Pakistan faced a day marked by tragedy and violence, with multiple incidents resulting in loss of life and injuries across different regions. In Swat, a van carrying 14 family members plunged into a ravine in the Chupriyal area of Matta…
Technology, social media not best tools for children in classrooms, says study
August 17, 2024
Technology, social media not best tools for children in classrooms, says study
An article published on Greater Kashmir on August 16 highlights the detrimental effects of excessive technology and social media use on children’s ability to form meaningful connections in classrooms. The study, based on a survey of 1,146 parents, reveals that…
Taliban Rule Plunges Afghanistan into Humanitarian, Human Rights Crisis
August 16, 2024
Taliban Rule Plunges Afghanistan into Humanitarian, Human Rights Crisis
The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan has triggered a catastrophic reversal of women’s and girls’ rights and a broader humanitarian crisis, according to multiple reports released on the third anniversary of their takeover. UNESCO has sounded the alarm over…
ISIS-Linked Rebels Kill Over 30 Christians in Eastern DRC
August 14, 2024
ISIS-Linked Rebels Kill Over 30 Christians in Eastern DRC
On July 24, more than 30 bodies were discovered in the Batangi-Mbau area of North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following a brutal attack by the Sunni extremist group, Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), Persecution.org website reported on Monday.…
Ocean of water lies beneath Mars’s surface, news study suggests
August 14, 2024
Ocean of water lies beneath Mars’s surface, news study suggests
A new study reveals that significant amounts of water may lie hidden beneath Mars’s surface, potentially forming an ocean, Al-Jazeera reported yesterday. The discovery stems from seismic data collected by NASA’s Mars InSight lander, which recorded over 1,300 marsquakes before…