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A brutal attack by Al-Shabab in Mogadishu’s Lido beach area resulted in the deaths of 32 civilians and left around 63 others injured, Arab News reported today. The assault, which occurred late Friday, began with a suicide bombing followed by…

In India, torrential rains have resulted in 201 deaths and nearly 200 missing in Kerala. The heavy downpours unleashed torrents of mud and water, destroying bridges and flattening homes. Survivors are left with nothing as rescue efforts continue amid the…

In the Waikato region of New Zealand, followers of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) from the Shiite communities and local citizens continue to commemorate the mourning of Imam al-Hussein (peace be upon him) in preparation for the sacred…

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called for dialogue and cooperation between Muslims and others to enhance mutual understanding and avoid misunderstandings that lead to Islamophobia. This statement was made during his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 7th…

A recent report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals that over a third of the global population, approximately 2.826 billion people, could not afford a healthy diet in 2022, reliefweb reported yesterday. While the percentage dropped slightly from…

Recent revelations in Italy have shed light on the alarming issue of modern slavery, particularly affecting migrant agricultural workers, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The arrest of two gang leaders in Verona highlighted rampant exploitation and inhumane working conditions. A tragic…

Kenyan President William Ruto announced the listing of the country’s inaugural Islamic bond, the Linzi Sukuk, on the Nairobi Securities Exchange’s Unquoted Securities Platform, Xinhua reported yesterday. This 3-billion-shilling (approximately 23 million U.S. dollars) Shariah-compliant bond is secured by residential…

In a significant shift, wind turbines and solar panels generated 30% of the European Union’s electricity in the first half of 2024, The Guardian reported yesterday citing climate thinktank Ember. According to the article, power generation from fossil fuels, including…

As South Asia grapples with escalating humanitarian challenges, UNICEF warns that 48 million children are projected to require urgent assistance in 2024, exacerbated by natural disasters, health emergencies, and ongoing conflicts. The region’s vulnerability is highlighted by the recent impacts…

The United Nations announced on Monday that it aims to assist approximately 2.4 million of the 3.3 million people expected to be affected by severe flooding in South Sudan starting in September, Xinhua reported yesterday. The Office for the Coordination…