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Arabic calligraphy exhibition in Morocco honors Quranic heritage

Arabic calligraphy exhibition in Morocco honors Quranic heritage

An exhibition in northwestern Morocco tracked the historical journey of writing the Quran, displaying items dating back to the Andaluzian and Ottoman periods, as well as the 8th century, Africanews reported. Held in Safi during the holy month of Ramadan,…
Downpours in Oman kill at least 17, including schoolchildren

Downpours in Oman kill at least 17, including schoolchildren

Heavy rainfall in Oman caused flash flooding, resulting in at least 17 deaths as rescuers searched for survivors, the Associated Press reported on Monday. In one incident, a group of school children and a driver died when their vehicle was…
Mali turns to advanced technology to enhance use of its local languages

Mali turns to advanced technology to enhance use of its local languages

Mali is turning to technological solutions to enhance the use of its local languages, particularly Bambara, which is one of the most spoken languages in the region, the Washington Post reported. In an innovative move for linguistic independence, the Malian…
Over 250 human rights organizations demand immediate stop of arms transfer to Israel, armed groups

Over 250 human rights organizations demand immediate stop of arms transfer to Israel, armed groups

In a powerful display of solidarity, more than 250 humanitarian and human rights organizations from around the world have joined forces to issue an urgent appeal, calling on all nations to cease the transfer of arms, ammunition, and parts to…
Amnesty International calls on Nigerian authorities to intensify efforts to ensure release of 82 Chibok schoolgirls

Amnesty International calls on Nigerian authorities to intensify efforts to ensure release of 82 Chibok schoolgirls

Amnesty International has called on the Nigerian authorities to intensify their efforts to secure the safe release and return of 82, who were abducted by Boko Haram fighters in 2014 along with dozens others released later. In its statement released…
French-Canadian scientist wins ‘Oscars of Science’ prize for cancer treatment

French-Canadian scientist wins ‘Oscars of Science’ prize for cancer treatment

French-Canadian scientist Michel Sadelain was awarded an “Oscars of Science” prize in Los Angeles on Saturday for his research into genetically modifying immune cells to fight cancer. Sadelain’s scientific work has led to the development of a new form of…
“Who is Hussein?” charity launches humanitarian campaign in Houston, US

“Who is Hussein?” charity launches humanitarian campaign in Houston, US

The UK-based “Who is Hussein?” global charity, in cooperation with “Hussein Table”, has carried out a humanitarian campaign in downtown Houston, US. According to “Who is Hussein?”, the two charitable organizations served more than 150 meals to homeless and needy…
Landslide kills at least 12, leaves more than 50 missing in DR Congo

Landslide kills at least 12, leaves more than 50 missing in DR Congo

At least 12 people lost their lives and more than 50 are still missing after heavy rain caused a ravine to collapse onto a river in southwest Democratic Republic of Congo, Reuters reported yesterday. The landslide happened around midday on…
Cyprus halts Syrian asylum requests as number of arrivals increases

Cyprus halts Syrian asylum requests as number of arrivals increases

Following a sharp increase in arrivals this month, Cyprus has suspended the processing of asylum applications from Syrians, Al Jazeera reported today. In practice, the measure means asylum seekers will be confined to two reception camps offering food and shelter,…
UN: Almost 55 million at risk of hunger in West, Central Africa

UN: Almost 55 million at risk of hunger in West, Central Africa

Nearly 55 million people in West and Central Africa are expected to face food insecurity in the upcoming months due to soaring prices, according to United Nations agencies, Al Jazeera reported. The World Food Programme (WFP), UNICEF, and the Food…
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