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At least 17 killed in Al Shabaab attack on military base in Somalia
March 24, 2024
At least 17 killed in Al Shabaab attack on military base in Somalia
Al Shabaab terrorists attacked a military base in Somalia, killing at least 17 people, Reuters reported. The attackers briefly occupied the Busley base in the Lower Shabelle region using suicide car bombs, the news agency added. According to the report,…
Cholera claims at least 54 lives in Somalia prompting humanitarian calls for action
March 24, 2024
Cholera claims at least 54 lives in Somalia prompting humanitarian calls for action
At least 54 people have died from cholera in Somalia in recent months, with nine deaths occurring in the past week, marking the highest weekly death toll this year, according to Save the Children. The organization emphasized the vulnerability of…
Worsening climate change may cause food prices to increase worldwide, news analysis finds
March 23, 2024
Worsening climate change may cause food prices to increase worldwide, news analysis finds
German climate experts have conducted a new study highlighting the fact that climate change, and specifically rising temperatures, may cause food prices to increase by 3.2% per year. The study warns that if climate change continues to worsen at this…
UN passes landmark resolution on Artificial Intelligence
March 23, 2024
UN passes landmark resolution on Artificial Intelligence
In a landmark step reaffirming the international community’s commitment to the ethical advancement of artificial intelligence, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously approved a resolution aimed at promoting the protection of personal data, human rights, and risk monitoring. This resolution…
WHO warns DR Congo experiencing ‘worst’ cholera outbreak since 2017
March 23, 2024
WHO warns DR Congo experiencing ‘worst’ cholera outbreak since 2017
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently experiencing its worst cholera outbreak since 2017, with 50,000 suspected cases and 470 deaths recorded in 2023, World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday. The risk is high in internally displaced people…
Shia clerics, preachers call for further efforts to promote Islamic culture among youth and children
March 22, 2024
Shia clerics, preachers call for further efforts to promote Islamic culture among youth and children
Several Shia clerics, preachers, and officials of Islamic centers in Britain considered that strengthening the Shia identity among the followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, especially among the youth and children, is a major responsibility that should be assumed…
Shia Muslims organize Islamic, intellectual seminars to further enhance knowledge of younger generations
March 22, 2024
Shia Muslims organize Islamic, intellectual seminars to further enhance knowledge of younger generations
During this blessed month of Ramadan, dozens of intellectual seminars and dialogue forums have been organized in various countries such as America, Germany, France, Britain, as well as Arab and Islamic countries. These events take place over the course of…
Austria hosts Ramadan Iftar event for over 1000 Muslims and non-Muslims
March 22, 2024
Austria hosts Ramadan Iftar event for over 1000 Muslims and non-Muslims
The Austrian daily newspaper “Kleine Zeitung” reported today on the hosting of the largest Iftar meal, gathering more than 1000 Muslims and non-Muslims in the central festival square of the city of Klagenfurt. The newspaper, in a special report translated…
Germany: Thousands stage anti-racism march in Cologne
March 22, 2024
Germany: Thousands stage anti-racism march in Cologne
Thousands of individuals in Cologne, Germany took to the streets on Thursday to protest against racism in commemoration of the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Anadolu Agency reported. The demonstration, organized in the biggest city of…
UN report warns global water crisis driving more conflicts
March 22, 2024
UN report warns global water crisis driving more conflicts
A new UN report warns that global water scarcity is leading to conflicts and instability, emphasizing the critical importance of clean water for peace. The UN World Water Development Report 2024 highlights that 2.2 billion people lack access to clean…