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Global Imams Council condemns bombing of Al-Mamadani hospital in Gaza Strip
October 22, 2023
Global Imams Council condemns bombing of Al-Mamadani hospital in Gaza Strip
The Islamic World Council of Religious Scholars the “Global Imams Council” has condemned the bombing of the Mamadani Hospital in the Palestinian Gaza Strip, leaving hundreds of innocent people dead. The Council said in its statement, received by Shia Waves…
OIC demands immediate cease-fire in Gaza
October 21, 2023
OIC demands immediate cease-fire in Gaza
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Geneva on Friday called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, which is a scene of violent conflict after Israel’s massive response to Hamas’ Oct. 7 operation. The remarks came after OIC Ambassadorial Group’s…
Kenya: Stampede kills 4, injures dozens before public holiday celebrations
October 21, 2023
Kenya: Stampede kills 4, injures dozens before public holiday celebrations
Four people were killed and many others were injured in a stampede on Friday during National Heroes’ Day celebrations on Mashujaa Day in the western Kenyan city of Kericho, police said. The incident occurred at around 03:00 local time when…
Atlantic hurricanes strengthening faster due to climate change, study finds
October 20, 2023
Atlantic hurricanes strengthening faster due to climate change, study finds
A new study, published in the journal of Scientific Reports, has warned that Atlantic hurricanes are now more likely to quickly strengthen from weak storms than during the 1970s and 80s, according to new research published Thursday, which warned of…
Surge of break-bone fever claims hundreds of lives in Burkina Faso
October 20, 2023
Surge of break-bone fever claims hundreds of lives in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso’s health ministry has declared a dengue fever epidemic amid the deadliest outbreak in years in which more than 200 people have died and new cases are rising sharply. There have been 50,478 suspected cases and 214 deaths of…
Former UK minister voices sorrow over rising Islamophobia in British society
October 20, 2023
Former UK minister voices sorrow over rising Islamophobia in British society
Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, a former UK minister, made a keynote speech at the University of Leeds Thursday evening, referencing polling, policy decisions and the handling of high-profile events as examples of how British Muslims are held to higher standards than…
Manhattan-based Islamic Center, Muslim students collect massive aid for Morocco, Libya relief
October 20, 2023
Manhattan-based Islamic Center, Muslim students collect massive aid for Morocco, Libya relief
The Islamic Center at NYU and the Muslim Student Association have raised more than $880,000 in relief funds following an earthquake and flooding in Morocco and Libya last month. Since the disasters, NYU community members have been donating to humanitarian…
UK-based Imam Hussein Charity reiterates its commitment to assist disadvantaged families worldwide
October 16, 2023
UK-based Imam Hussein Charity reiterates its commitment to assist disadvantaged families worldwide
Imam Hussein Charity (IHC), a Shia humanitarian center based in the UK, reiterated its commitment to offer its humanitarian services to poor and needy families around the world, especially in Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen and Iran. The charity’s managers say that…
October 16th marks World Food Day
October 16, 2023
October 16th marks World Food Day
The World Food Day is celebrated worldwide on October 16 in honor of the establishment of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945.This day is also celebrated by many organizations related to food security, including the World Food Programme…
Nearly 50 killed as wooden boat capsizes in DRC
October 16, 2023
Nearly 50 killed as wooden boat capsizes in DRC
At least 49 people were killed and 120 others are missing after a boat capsized Saturday in Mbandaka city on the Congo River in northwest Equateur Province, Anadolu Agency reported. “The boat was traveling to Bolomba when it tipped over…