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Chinese Police detain over 1,000 Tibetans protesting Chinese dam project
February 24, 2024
Chinese Police detain over 1,000 Tibetans protesting Chinese dam project
Police in southwestern China’s Sichuan province arrested over 1,000 Tibetans, including monks, who protested the construction of a dam that would destroy six monasteries and force the relocation of two villages, RFA reported. The arrested individuals are being held in…
Meeting WHO air pollution guidelines could save 238,000 lives a year in Europe
February 24, 2024
Meeting WHO air pollution guidelines could save 238,000 lives a year in Europe
Approximately 238,000 air pollution deaths could be avoided annually in the EU if WHO guidelines were met, with over 400,000 deaths preventable if particle pollution was eliminated, the Guardian reported. The EU Council approved new clean air legislation for 2030…
Australian scientists detect celestial body powered by fastest growing black hole
February 21, 2024
Australian scientists detect celestial body powered by fastest growing black hole
In a groundbreaking discovery, Australian astronomers have stumbled upon the most luminous object ever observed in the universe. Dubbed a “quasar,” this celestial phenomenon is powered by an extraordinary black hole that engulfs the equivalent of a sun each day,…
German parliament approves funding for memorial of Yazidi genocide victims in Germany
February 20, 2024
German parliament approves funding for memorial of Yazidi genocide victims in Germany
A specialized budget committee of the German parliament has approved allocating 3 million euros for the construction of a memorial dedicated to the Yazidi genocide in Germany. The German parliament approved funding for the memorial project for the Yazidi genocide…
Exchange of fire between Philippine soldiers, ISIS-linked militants leaves eight dead
February 20, 2024
Exchange of fire between Philippine soldiers, ISIS-linked militants leaves eight dead
Philippine military forces engaged in a gunbattle with Dawlah Islamiyah militants in the southern Lanao del Norte province, resulting in six soldiers and two rebels dead, with four soldiers wounded. The Dawlah Islamiyah, linked to the Islamic State group, was…
Iraqi PM urges Red Cross Committee to encourage countries to repatriate their citizens from al-Hol camp
February 19, 2024
Iraqi PM urges Red Cross Committee to encourage countries to repatriate their citizens from al-Hol camp
On the sidelines of his participation in the Munich Security Conference 2024, Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammad Shiya Al-Sudani urged the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to encourage world countries to repatriate their citizens from al-Hol camp in Syria.…
60% of Australian parents, carers concerned over impact of social media on their kids, survey reveals
February 19, 2024
60% of Australian parents, carers concerned over impact of social media on their kids, survey reveals
According to a new report by the Australian mental health service “ReachOut”, almost 60% of parents and carers are worried about how social media affects their teens’ mental health and wellbeing. In the survey conducted by the mental health service,…
Militiamen ambush travelers in eastern DRC, killing 15
February 19, 2024
Militiamen ambush travelers in eastern DRC, killing 15
Militia fighters in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province killed 15 people in an attack targeting the rival Hema tribe, TRTWorld reported. The CODECO militia, claiming to defend the interests of the Lendu group, ambushed and killed 15 people,…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine prepares to host 1st International Heritage Conference
February 18, 2024
Imam Ali Holy Shrine prepares to host 1st International Heritage Conference
The Secretariat-General of the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, announced today its readiness to host the 1st International Heritage Conference, which will take place during the period April 20-21 with broad international participation. The Holy Shrine…
World Shirazi Foundation releases its message on World Day of Social Justice
February 18, 2024
World Shirazi Foundation releases its message on World Day of Social Justice
On the World Day of Social Justice, the World Shirazi Foundation released its message today stressing that the absence of social justice in several countries has had a negative impact on the people, leading to a decline in living standards,…