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United Nations: One billion people worldwide at risk of cholera
May 21, 2023
United Nations: One billion people worldwide at risk of cholera
According to the World Health Organization, cholera cases have been registered in 24 countries since the beginning of the year 2023, with above-normal death rate, claiming one life in every 100 cases. WHO officer in charge of cholera fight has…
Shia Followers of Ahlul Bayt worldwide celebrate joyous birth anniversary of Fatima al-Masoumeh
May 21, 2023
Shia Followers of Ahlul Bayt worldwide celebrate joyous birth anniversary of Fatima al-Masoumeh
Today, the first of the month of Dhu Qada, marks the birth anniversary of Sayyidah Fatima al-Masoumeh, peace be upon her. Accordingly, the devotees of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) all over the world celebrate this day by holding…
G7 leaders call for international standards for artificial intelligence
May 21, 2023
G7 leaders call for international standards for artificial intelligence
In their meeting in Hiroshima, Japan, the leaders of the seven industrialized countries of the world, known as “G7”, called for the creation of standards to ensure that “artificial intelligence” is reliable and in accordance with shared democratic values of…
Nigerian Shias file petition against illegal destruction of their properties
May 21, 2023
Nigerian Shias file petition against illegal destruction of their properties
A group of Nigerian Shias have petitioned the Kaduna State High Court of Justice to issue a permanent injunction to stop the illegal destruction of their property by the state governor, Nasser al-Refai, and his supporters. In the summons prepared…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announces first day of holy month of Thul Qida
May 20, 2023
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announces first day of holy month of Thul Qida
The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has announced that tomorrow is the first day of the month of Thul Qida. In a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, the office of…
Sweden is on course to become one of world’s first “smoke-free” countries
May 18, 2023
Sweden is on course to become one of world’s first “smoke-free” countries
Sweden is due to become on of the world’ first ‘smoke-free’ countries, as less than 5% of the adult populations is smoking. This comes as smokers are switching to cigarette alternatives such as vapes, nicotine patches and snus which is…
Gunmen attack US convoy in Nigeria, killing four
May 18, 2023
Gunmen attack US convoy in Nigeria, killing four
Gunmen targeted a US convoy in Anambra state, southeastern Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, according to local police. Two of the victims were identified as US consulate employees, while the others were police officers. The attackers also…
Airstrikes, artillery fire hit Khartoum as fighting between rivals intensifies
May 17, 2023
Airstrikes, artillery fire hit Khartoum as fighting between rivals intensifies
Despite international efforts to end the internal crisis in Sudan, severe military conflicts between the army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue in different regions of the country. The army used airstrikes and artillery fire on Tuesday to repel RSF…
Director of “ChatGBT” urges regulations on artificial intelligence industry
May 17, 2023
Director of “ChatGBT” urges regulations on artificial intelligence industry
The creator of the advanced chatbot “ChatGPT” called for regulations on the artificial intelligence industry. His statement came while explaining the potential features and risks of this new technology in a committee of the US Senate. Sam Altman said a…
Anemia affects 840 million women and children worldwide
May 17, 2023
Anemia affects 840 million women and children worldwide
The World Health Organization says anemia is a serious global public health problem, affecting 571 million women and 269 million young children worldwide. By publishing a report on Monday, May 15, this organization urged all nations to work towards reducing…