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Renowned Quranic commentator, jurist, and speaker on the Ahl al-Bayt, Ayatollah Sheikh Hassan Reza Ghadiri, has passed away in London after a prolonged illness. Ayatollah Ghadiri was known for his extensive contributions, including delivering lectures in Persian, English, and Arabic…

More than 100 people are missing following a tragic boat capsizing in the western Democratic Republic of Congo, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when a vessel, carrying approximately 300 passengers, sank in the Lukenie River…

A recent study indicates that expanding antibiotic treatment to all children under five in sub-Saharan Africa could significantly reduce mortality rates, particularly among infants, Science News reported in an article yesterday. Conducted in Niger, the research revealed a 17% drop…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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 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…