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US military operation kills top ISIL leader in Somalia
January 27, 2023
US military operation kills top ISIL leader in Somalia
The United States military has carried out an operation that killed a senior ISIL (ISIS) leader in northern Somalia, US officials said. A statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Thursday said Bilal al-Sudani, “key facilitator for ISIS’s global…
Sydney-based Husseiniya and Mosque of Ale Yasin to commemorate martyrdom of Imam al-Hadi
January 27, 2023
Sydney-based Husseiniya and Mosque of Ale Yasin to commemorate martyrdom of Imam al-Hadi
The Husseiniya and Mosque of Ale Yasin in Sydney, Australia, which is affiliated to the Supreme Religious Authority, will hold a mourning ceremony tomorrow Saturday to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali al-Hadi, peace be upon him. The mourning…
WHO urges ‘immediate action’ after deaths from children’s cough syrups
January 25, 2023
WHO urges ‘immediate action’ after deaths from children’s cough syrups
The World Health Organization urgently appealed for countries to prevent, detect and respond to cases of substandard and falsified medical products, citing recent reports of instances of children’s cough syrups with confirmed or suspected contamination. “Over the past four months,…
American writer: The Chinese extermination campaign against the Uyghurs continues in light of global silence
January 24, 2023
American writer: The Chinese extermination campaign against the Uyghurs continues in light of global silence
Foreign Affairs magazine published an article by James Milorad, professor of history at the College of Foreign Services at Georgetown University, in which he referred to China’s continuation of its campaign of repression in Xinjiang against the Muslim Uyghur minority…
Halal food market size in US to grow by USD 9.33 billion from 2021 to 2026
January 24, 2023
Halal food market size in US to grow by USD 9.33 billion from 2021 to 2026
The halal food market size in US is estimated to increase by USD 9.33 billion between 2021 and 2026. The market’s growth momentum will be progressing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.62% during the forecast period. The competitive…
UN body condemns Quran burning in Sweden
January 24, 2023
UN body condemns Quran burning in Sweden
The high representative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations has condemned the burning of the Muslim holy book by a Swedish-Danish far-right politician as a “vile act”. Rasmus Paludan, leader of the Danish far-right political party Hard Line, carried…
A rare green comet not seen in 50,000 years is coming, astronomy experts say
January 23, 2023
A rare green comet not seen in 50,000 years is coming, astronomy experts say
A rare comet discovered last year is expected to make its way across earth over the next few weeks, according to a astronomy expert. The comet that stands apart for its bright green glow was discovered in 2022 by astronomers…
UN Rights Chief launches $452 million appeal to protect, defend human rights
January 23, 2023
UN Rights Chief launches $452 million appeal to protect, defend human rights
The U.N.’s top human rights official, Volker Türk, appealed Friday for $452 million to fund the critical work of the high commissioner’s office in protecting and defending human rights throughout the world this year. In his appeal to donors, human…
Blast near government building in Mogadishu, followed by shootout leaves at least five civilians dead
January 23, 2023
Blast near government building in Mogadishu, followed by shootout leaves at least five civilians dead
An explosion followed by gunshots rocked the Somali capital on Sunday, officials and witnesses said. At least five civilians and all six attackers were killed and 16 more were reportedly injured on the scene. Witnesses said the blast damaged buildings…
Two attacks kill 18 in Burkina Faso: Security sources say
January 22, 2023
Two attacks kill 18 in Burkina Faso: Security sources say
Two suspected attacks have killed at least 18 people, including 16 vigilantes supporting the army, in Burkina Faso, security sources said on Friday. Thursday’s attacks in the north and northwest of the country were the latest to hit a civilian…