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Nearly 230 Dead in Southern Ethiopia Landslide

Nearly 230 Dead in Southern Ethiopia Landslide

The death toll from a landslide in southern Ethiopia has risen to 229, Xinhua reported yesterday citing local officials. The tragedy struck on Monday morning around 10:00 a.m. local time in the Geze Gofa District. Among the deceased are 148…
Unknown assailants kill 18 Nigerians in Benue State, authorities confirm

Unknown assailants kill 18 Nigerians in Benue State, authorities confirm

Nigerian authorities have announced the death of 18 people in an armed attack that occurred on Sunday in Benue State. The Chairman of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Justin Chaku told reporters that the attack was carried out by unknown assailants…
Protecting Just 1.2% of Earth’s Land Could Avert Mass Extinction, Study Says

Protecting Just 1.2% of Earth’s Land Could Avert Mass Extinction, Study Says

A recent study highlights the pressing need to protect Earth’s biodiversity as humanity faces an unprecedented mass extinction, Science Alert reported yesterday. The United Nations’ 2022 pledge to safeguard 30% of the planet by 2030 is still far from realization,…
Scientists accidentally discover 60-million-year old continent

Scientists accidentally discover 60-million-year old continent

Scientists have recently discovered a new continent, deep within the southern arm of the Arctic Ocean, which is believed to have been formed 60 million years ago. Researchers from the University of Derby in the UK stumbled upon the 250-mile-long…
1.4M Refugees Returned to South Sudan in Five Years, UN Reports

1.4M Refugees Returned to South Sudan in Five Years, UN Reports

According to the UN refugee agency, over 1.4 million South Sudanese refugees have returned to their homeland since the signing of a revitalized peace agreement in October 2018, with the latest figures reported up to May 31, 2024, Xinhua reported…
Kenyan Shias commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein

Kenyan Shias commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein

The Kenyan capital, Nairobi, witnessed a massive Ashura procession, where followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, affirmed their commitment to the Cause of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, and the observance of his sacred rituals. Shia Muslims in…
Bodies of 4 Pakistanis killed in attack on Shia mosque in Oman returned home

Bodies of 4 Pakistanis killed in attack on Shia mosque in Oman returned home

Four Pakistanis killed in an attack on a Shiite mosque in Oman have been repatriated and returned to their families, the Associated Press reported yesterday. The bodies arrived on Pakistan International Airlines flights at Islamabad and Lahore airports, where relatives…
El Nino Fuels School Dropout Crisis in Zimbabwe

El Nino Fuels School Dropout Crisis in Zimbabwe

Scorching temperatures and devastating floods linked to El Nino have plunged Zimbabwe’s rural communities into a crisis. Crop failures have crippled families’ ability to afford basic necessities, forcing a heartbreaking choice: food or education. More details in the following report: …
Amnesty International Calls on Germany to Support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

Amnesty International Calls on Germany to Support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

Amnesty International has urged the German government to ensure the safety of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, emphasizing the need for continued support amid growing concerns about their uncertain future, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a statement released on July 17th,…
First National Holy Quran Center Set to Open in Maldives

First National Holy Quran Center Set to Open in Maldives

The President of the Republic of Maldives announced that his government has several initiatives in mind to expand the knowledge of the Quran and promote Islam, which will be implemented soon. Mohammed Muizou also announced the launch of free Quran…
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