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Iranian President’s Helicopter Crashes in East Azerbaijan
May 19, 2024
Iranian President’s Helicopter Crashes in East Azerbaijan
A helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and other high-ranking officials crashed while traveling back from a border visit with Azerbaijan. The incident occurred in the Dizmar Protected Area near the village of Uzi in East Azerbaijan province. President Raisi…
Heavy Rains, Flooding Claim Nearly 70 Lives in Northern Afghanistan
May 19, 2024
Heavy Rains, Flooding Claim Nearly 70 Lives in Northern Afghanistan
At least 66 people have perished in northern Afghanistan due to continued heavy rainfall and flooding, Al Jazeera reported today. According to the news agency, the flooding damaged more than 1,500 houses, swamped more than 400 hectares (1,000 acres) of…
Malaysian PM highlights role of Muslim academics in shaping future of Islamic world
May 19, 2024
Malaysian PM highlights role of Muslim academics in shaping future of Islamic world
Malaysia’s Prime Minister emphasized the importance of Muslim academics in shaping a bright future that aligns with the humanitarian values of the Islamic world. During his public speech at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim…
EU Aid to Lebanon Raises Concerns Amid Ongoing Economic, Refugee Crises
May 19, 2024
EU Aid to Lebanon Raises Concerns Amid Ongoing Economic, Refugee Crises
Lebanon’s economy remains in a state of crisis, with the local currency plummeting to less than 10% of its pre-2019 value, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. According to the article, Savings have been wiped out, and over 80% of the population…
Devastating Truck Accident Claims 14 Lives in Khushab, Pakistan
May 19, 2024
Devastating Truck Accident Claims 14 Lives in Khushab, Pakistan
In a tragic incident, a Mazda truck plunged into a ditch on Panj Pir Manawan Road in Khushab district, Pakistan, resulting in the death of at least 14 people and leaving 12 others injured, Dawn online newspaper reported yesterday. According…
Heavy Rains, Floods Devastate Central Afghanistan, Leaving 50 Dead
May 18, 2024
Heavy Rains, Floods Devastate Central Afghanistan, Leaving 50 Dead
Torrential rains and flooding have claimed the lives of at least 50 people in central Afghanistan’s Ghor province, Reuters reported today. According to the news agency citing the provincial information department, the extreme weather conditions that began on Friday have…
Al-Mashhad al-Radawi Quran to be showcased at Doha Intel Book Fair
May 17, 2024
Al-Mashhad al-Radawi Quran to be showcased at Doha Intel Book Fair
Al-Mashhad al-Radawi Quran, one of the oldest and rarest Quranic manuscripts, will be showcased at the Doha International Book Fair in a move to enhance cultural and religious ties. This significant cultural event provides an opportunity to exhibit one of…
UN Report Highlights Challenges for Afghan Women Entrepreneurs
May 17, 2024
UN Report Highlights Challenges for Afghan Women Entrepreneurs
A new report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) sheds light on the significant obstacles faced by women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported today. The study, based on interviews with over 3,100 women, found that 73% of Afghan…
Hazaras in Afghanistan Face Brutal Persecution Under Taliban Rule
May 16, 2024
Hazaras in Afghanistan Face Brutal Persecution Under Taliban Rule
Since the Taliban’s resurgence in Afghanistan, the Hazara ethnic minority and Shia Muslim population have faced a devastating campaign of escalated violence, systematic discrimination, and social isolation, the Jurist reported in an article yesterday. The Taliban’s discriminatory policies have stripped…
Iran: Flash Floods Hit Mashhad, Killing 5
May 15, 2024
Iran: Flash Floods Hit Mashhad, Killing 5
Severe flash floods struck the holy city of Mashhad in the Northeast of Iran today, killing at least 5, while 12 others are reported missing in Khorasan Razavi Province, IRNA and Mehr News Agency reported. Within one hour of rainfall…