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Australia Greenlights World’s ‘largest solar precinct’

Australia Greenlights World’s ‘largest solar precinct’

A groundbreaking solar farm project in remote northern Australia has received environmental approval, paving the way for its construction and potential to transform Australia’s energy landscape, VOA reported yesterday. Sun Cable, an Australian company, plans to build a massive 12,400-hectare…
Philippines to Host US Visa-Processing Center for Afghan Nationals

Philippines to Host US Visa-Processing Center for Afghan Nationals

The Philippines has agreed to temporarily host a US visa-processing center for Afghan nationals who assisted American forces in Afghanistan and were left behind during the 2021 withdrawal, Arab News reported yesterday. In 2022, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken…
Scrolling through social media to alleviate boredom may exacerbate negative feelings, study finds

Scrolling through social media to alleviate boredom may exacerbate negative feelings, study finds

According to a new study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, researchers from the University of Toronto have found that scrolling through social media to alleviate boredom may actually exacerbate the feeling. The research indicates that behaviors like fast-forwarding…
El Niño-induced drought forces families in South Africa to marry off girls for food

El Niño-induced drought forces families in South Africa to marry off girls for food

The Southern African region is currently experiencing a severe drought caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon, affecting around 56.8 million people who are struggling to find food. A recent report by ActionAid revealed that some families have resorted to…
African continent is facing a rise in mosquito-borne infections, scientists warn

African continent is facing a rise in mosquito-borne infections, scientists warn

The African continent is experiencing an increase in mosquito-borne diseases, such as malaria and dengue fever, which is putting significant strain on public health systems, scientists cautioned during a virtual forum held on Monday in anticipation of World Mosquito Day.…
Shia Rights Watch calls for designating global day for Shia victims of terrorism

Shia Rights Watch calls for designating global day for Shia victims of terrorism

On August 21st each year, the international community observes the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, aimed at showing solidarity with those who have suffered from violence and extremism. This day serves as a reminder…
On World Humanitarian Day, Freemuslim calls for urgent international action to stop wars

On World Humanitarian Day, Freemuslim calls for urgent international action to stop wars

On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, the Freemuslim Association called on the international community to take effective steps to contain the escalating crises that the world has been witnessing since the end of World War II. In a statement…
Shias of Thailand urge their government to coordinate with Iraq for easier access to Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage

Shias of Thailand urge their government to coordinate with Iraq for easier access to Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage

A large group of the followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them in Thailand expressed their eagerness to join millions of believers in commemorating the Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in the holy city of…
Japan Embraces Muslim Visitors with Prayer Rooms

Japan Embraces Muslim Visitors with Prayer Rooms

In a move to cater to the growing number of Muslim tourists, department stores and shopping malls across Japan are increasingly establishing prayer rooms. This initiative comes as a response to the rising influx of visitors from Islamic countries, driven…
Uyghur Prison Sentences Total 4.4 Million Years, Yale Report Reveals

Uyghur Prison Sentences Total 4.4 Million Years, Yale Report Reveals

A recent analysis from Yale University highlights the staggering impact of the Chinese Communist Party’s campaign against Uyghurs and other Turkic minorities in Xinjiang, estimating a cumulative 4.4 million years of prison sentences, nationalreview.com published yesterday. The report from Yale’s…
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