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Islamabad: Incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi on Saturday petitioned the Islamabad High Court seeking suspension of the sentence and subsequent release in the fake marriage case. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and his wife Bushra Bibi have been convicted in what has come to be known as the iddat case, for their marriage allegedly during the iddat period. “It is imperative to decide the suspension of sentence of the petitioner (Bushra) as early as possible in the interest of justice,” The News International cited the plea filed by the former first lady as saying. Bushra Bibi…
Islamic Emirate urges Germany to halt deportation of Afghan migrants The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate urged Germany to stop deporting Afghan migrants, TOLO News reports. The ministry called on Germany to resolve arising issues through diplomatic channels in light of recent deportations.Photo: Islamic Emirate urges Germany to halt deportation of Afghan migrantsSource: Google ImagesAbdul Qahar Balkhi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed, “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hopes that the two countries can manage the issue diplomatically to ensure the rights of citizens so that Afghan citizens do not face an uncertain fate for…
TEHRAN (ANA)- The head of the Center for Innovation of Cultivation and Commercialization of Ornamental Plants stationed at Islamic Azad University’s Gorgan branch announced implementation of three innovative plans in the field of ornamental plants. “The first plan is production of plant fungicide. This project has been started since two years ago in one of the greenhouses of ornamental plants and the process first started on two seeds and after obtaining the initial positive results in one year, 22 seeds of ornamental plants and important summer vegetables were selected and the effect of the prepared compounds on 6 fungus strains…
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June 8 is the 159th day of the year (160th in leap years) according to the Gregorian calendar. There are 206 days remaining until the end of the year. Railways 8 June 1933 The law numbered 2285 has been issued to authorize the signing of the operation of the Railways. 8 June 2003 Ankara-İstanbul High Speed Train Project, which will reduce Ankara-Istanbul to 3 hours, was laid by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Events 632 – Death of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. 632 – Abu Bakr is elected first caliph. 793 – The Viking Age begins with the Vikings plundering…
“Young men spread the warning that Daesh (Arabic-language acronym) was entering Mosul,” Rita, a native of Iraq’s once second-largest city, told OSV News. She recounted the horror inside the compound of Mary Mother of the Church Parish in Marka — the northeastern suburb of Amman, the Jordanian capital. The woman, who is in her 50s, and other Iraqis attending the church only provided their first names for fear of retribution for relatives who remain in Iraq. “My aunt learned about the militants’ approach from the neighbors. We knew it would be impossible to stay and so we gathered my sister and…
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to include Israel, Hamas, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in its blacklist of countries and non-state actors that commit grave violations against children in situations of armed conflict, due to the Gaza war.”Today the UN added itself to the black list of history when it joined those who support the Hamas murderers. The IDF is the most moral army in the world; no delusional UN decision will change that,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.He spoke up immediately after Guterres’s office informed Israel’s Ambassador Gilad Erdan that the Israeli security forces were on…
By MATTHEW BARAKAT – Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court upheld the conviction Friday of a British national for his role in a hostage-taking scheme by the Islamic State group that took roughly two dozen Westerners captive a decade ago.El Shafee Elsheikh was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in 2022 in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia. His jury trial established that he was one he was one of the notorious “Beatles,” captors nicknamed for their accents and known for torturing and beating prisoners. People are also reading… Elsheikh appealed his conviction. He argued that…
File photo Published: Fri 7 Jun 2024, 4:20 PM Last updated: Sat 8 Jun 2024, 12:29 AM The Islamic festival of sacrifice — Eid Al Adha — is set to begin next week for millions of Muslims around the world. The exact date, however, may be different by one to two days from one country to another, depending on when the crescent Moon was spotted. Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced that the Moon — which signalled the start of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah — was spotted in the kingdom. Thus, the nation will mark the first day of…
The United Nations will add Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad to a list of countries and armed groups that harm children when it releases its annual report on children and armed conflict, citing the heavy toll the war in Gaza has taken on minors, including killing, maiming and starvation, U.N. officials said.Stéphane Dujarric, the U.N. spokesman, said the body’s chief of staff called the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, on Friday to inform him that Israel would be listed this year. “The call was a courtesy afforded to countries that are newly listed,” Mr. Dujarric said,…
How Saudi Arabia is building a sustainable agricultural sector through innovation RIYADH: Climate change poses a significant threat to agriculture, with serious implications for food security, livelihoods and access to water. That is why Saudi Arabia is adopting a range of innovative and sustainable farming practices. As summer temperatures become more intense around the world, crop yields are dwindling and water scarcity mounting, raising the specter of food insecurity in some regions and higher prices on domestic and global markets. Agriculture is also a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. About 24 percent of human-induced emissions are the result of…
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emails A federal appeals court upheld the conviction Friday of a British national for his role in a hostage-taking scheme by the Islamic State group that took roughly two dozen Westerners captive a decade ago.El Shafee Elsheikh was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in 2022 in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia. His jury trial established that he was one he was one of the notorious “Beatles,” captors nicknamed for their accents and known…
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Halal Ingredients Market The global halal ingredients market, valued at USD 327.4 billion in 2022, is on a steady growth trajectory and is expected to reach USD 436.2 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% from 2022 to 2032. This growth is propelled by the rising significance of halal dietary and lifestyle systems, distinct from other cultural diets. With the increasing recognition of Muslim halal requirements, the market for certified halal food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics is expanding rapidly. The demand for halal ingredients is surging due to the growing Muslim population that…
A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction of a British national for his role in a hostage-taking scheme by the Islamic State group that tortured and killed Americans and other westerners a decade agoBy MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated PressJune 7, 2024, 4:09 PM ET• 3 min readALEXANDRIA, Va. — A federal appeals court upheld the conviction Friday of a British national for his role in a hostage-taking scheme by the Islamic State group that took roughly two dozen Westerners captive a decade ago.El Shafee Elsheikh was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in 2022 in federal court in Alexandria,…
Eid-ul-Adha is an auspicious festival for the Muslim community as it commemorates the Prophets Ibrahim and Ismail (peace be upon them), especially their sacrifice and obedience to God. Every year, the Muslims of the world celebrate this religious eve with spiritual fervor and zeal. The philosophy and the roots of this event go back centuries ago. Islam as a religion of peace and harmony prevails Muslim brotherhood, a sense of sacrifice, steadfastness, resilience and endurance through this holy festival. As commemorating the traditional event in Islam, Muslims are ready to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha 2024 with profound religious significance. The Muslims sacrifice…
Seeing the crescent is possible from all countries of the Islamic world, with the moon from the Arab regions appearing relatively large after sunset on Friday, June 7 Read more… Image used for illustrative purposes. Photo: File Published: Fri 7 Jun 2024, 3:55 PM Last updated: Fri 7 Jun 2024, 11:43 PM India and Pakistan have announced the first day of Eid Al Adha 2024 after the crescent moon was spotted in the respective countries. According to Pakistan media, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced that the moon of Dhul Hijjah has been sighted on Friday, June 7. Accordingly, the first…
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court upheld the conviction Friday of a British national for his role in a hostage-taking scheme by the Islamic State group that took roughly two dozen Westerners captive a decade ago.El Shafee Elsheikh was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in 2022 in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia. His jury trial established that he was one he was one of the notorious “Beatles,” captors nicknamed for their accents and known for torturing and beating prisoners.Elsheikh appealed his conviction. He argued that confessions he gave in media interviews after his capture in 2018…
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court upheld the conviction Friday of a British national for his role in a hostage-taking scheme by the Islamic State group that took roughly two dozen Westerners captive a decade ago. El Shafee Elsheikh was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in 2022 in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia. His jury trial established that he was one he was one of the notorious “Beatles,” captors nicknamed for their accents and known for torturing and beating prisoners. Elsheikh appealed his conviction. He argued that confessions he gave in media interviews after his capture…
Eid 2024 Moon Sighting (Photo Credits: X/@HaramainInfo) Mumbai, June 7: Eid al-Adha, also known as Eid Ul Azha, Bakrid and Bakra Eid, is one of the two major Islamic festivals celebrated across the world by Muslim community. Eid al-Adha is observed on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar. As Dhul Hijjah 1445 begins in Saudi Arabia, revelers have started searching for “Eid al Adha 2024 date” online. Scroll down to know when is Bakrid in Saudi Arabia. To those who don’t know, each Islamic month lasts for 29 or 30 days, depending on the moon…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 7. At the new stage of our country’s development, on the initiative of the head of our state, large-scale reforms and updates are being carried out in the religious and educational spheres. In particular, significant efforts are being made to restore and develop our national traditions and values, honor the memory of our ancestors, and beautify holy places, shrines, and mosques. These initiatives aim to strengthen the spiritual and cultural fabric of our society, ensuring that our heritage is preserved and passed down to future generations. Since 2017, several new religious educational institutions have been established, including…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Australia and Indonesia, through its Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Ministry of Religious Affairs, and the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) launched INOVASI on Thursday as part of their partnership in the education sector. This program, “Inovasi untuk Anak Sekolah Indonesia” or “Innovation for Indonesian Schoolchildren” is aimed at supporting elementary school learning in Indonesia.The third phase of the INOVASI program will support the implementation and launch of education reforms and priorities. Madelaine Moss, Minister-Counsellor for Governance and Human Development, Australian Embassy, said that her side is enthusiastic about expanding partnerships in education and elementary schools…
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The domestic institutions were seen increasingly net buyers as the 20-stock Qatar Index surged 2.29% this week Expectations of rate cut by Federal Reserve as well as the Bank of Canada, the European Central Bank, and the Central Bank of Denmark’s decision to cut the policy rates had their reflection on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), which saw its index gain 213 points and capitalisation enhance in excess of QR11bn this week.The domestic institutions were seen increasingly net buyers as the 20-stock Qatar Index surged 2.29% this week which saw Qatar’s purchasing managers’ index in May 2024 find that non-energy…