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Shia Rights Watch releases its monthly report on anti-Shia violations
April 1, 2024
Shia Rights Watch releases its monthly report on anti-Shia violations
Shia Rights Watch (SRW), an international organization dedicated to monitoring and defending Shia rights, has released its monthly report for March 2024, highlighting the most significant human rights violations affecting individuals and communities of Shia Muslims in several countries around…
Millions hungry as extreme drought haunts southern Africa
April 1, 2024
Millions hungry as extreme drought haunts southern Africa
The drought in Zimbabwe, neighboring Zambia and Malawi has reached crisis levels, with 2.7 million struggling with acute hunger in rural Zimbabwe, according to an article by the Associated Press. According to UNICEF, in southern Africa, an estimated 9 million…
AI could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to global economy in 2030, study says
March 31, 2024
AI could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to global economy in 2030, study says
A recent report has predicted that artificial intelligence will contribute to a global increase in GDP of around $15.7 trillion by 2030, exceeding the current GDP of China and India combined. The report—by the leading professional services company “PricewaterhouseCoopers”, which…
Scientists endeavor to spot cancer signs prior to symptoms
March 31, 2024
Scientists endeavor to spot cancer signs prior to symptoms
Researchers at a newly established cancer institute at Cambridge University have initiated a study aimed at identifying cellular changes occurring years prior to tumor formation, the Guardian reported. This research is expected to pave the way for innovative approaches to…
Terrorism-related fatalities rise by 22%, says 11th Global Terrorism Index
March 30, 2024
Terrorism-related fatalities rise by 22%, says 11th Global Terrorism Index
The 11th edition of the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) from the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has been released, showing a 22% rise in terrorism-related fatalities in 2023. However, Afghanistan and Iraq have seen a significant decrease in terrorism-related…
Kenya: At least six killed in al-Shabab raid on border town
March 30, 2024
Kenya: At least six killed in al-Shabab raid on border town
At least six Kenyans were killed Friday when al-Shabab terrorists attacked a border town, Xinhua news agency reported yesterday. According to the police report, one person sustained a serious bullet wound when the militants launched the attack in Dhobley town…
Council of Shia Scholars in Europe to launch special program to facilitate marriage for youth
March 29, 2024
Council of Shia Scholars in Europe to launch special program to facilitate marriage for youth
The Council of Shia Scholars in Europe announced a special program that will start in June to support young people who are preparing for marriage, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Shia communities across Europe. The Council said in a statement,…
5.7 magnitude quake shakes Greece’s southern Peloponnese region
March 29, 2024
5.7 magnitude quake shakes Greece’s southern Peloponnese region
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Greece’s southern Peloponnese region on Friday morning, Anadolu Agency reported. The epicenter of the earthquake was beneath the seabed near the Strofades islands, approximately 120 kilometers south of the southwestern city of Patras, the Athens…
Camps in Syria are a ticking time bomb; increasing fear of ISIS’s return, Wall Street Journal says
March 28, 2024
Camps in Syria are a ticking time bomb; increasing fear of ISIS’s return, Wall Street Journal says
The American international newspaper the “Wall Street Journal” has published a new report confirming that many civilians affiliated with the terrorist organization “ISIS” are still detained in camps in Syria, describing these camps as “ticking time bombs”. The newspaper added…
Older women, women with disabilities are under-represented in violence-related research, WHO says
March 28, 2024
Older women, women with disabilities are under-represented in violence-related research, WHO says
Two publications released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday highlight the hidden risks faced by older women and women with disabilities in terms of abuse and violence. These vulnerable groups are often overlooked in global and national data…