The Indian court sentenced the Muslim accused to pray 5 times a day for 21 days
—File photo In India, a Sikh judge ordered a Muslim accused to pray for 21 days. According to Indian media, the accused was found guilty of beating and quarreling in…
To save a million species, World Wildlife Day underscores crucial role of partnerships
“One million species teeter on the brink of extinction, due to habitat destruction, fossil fuel pollution and the worsening climate crisis. We must end this war on nature,” UN Secretary-General…
National Flag Day will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia on March 11
Saudi citizens car rally, children hold national flags, file photo, courtesy of Arabian Business Saudi Arabia announced March 11 as National Flag Day. According to the Saudi Press Agency, this…
First-ever World Seagrass Day focuses on conservation
Seagrasses are marine flowering plants that are found in shallow waters from the tropics to the Arctic Circle, covering over 300,000 square kilometres of the ocean floor. Although not as…
Today, International Day of Non-Governmental Organizations is being celebrated across the world
World NGO Day is being celebrated across the world today. Internationally, the day was started on 27 February 2014 in Finland to recognize and honor all non-governmental and non-profit organizations…
The bride and groom got stuck in the elevator on the day of the reception
Photo courtesy of Facebook A bride and groom in America got stuck in an elevator on the day of their wedding reception. According to foreign media, the reception ceremony of…
Celebrating the world’s rich ‘linguistic tapestry’, UN officials call for realizing multilingual education on Mother Language Day
Commemorating the world’s languages – all 6,700 of them – since 1999, the Day aims at celebrating ways of showcasing the world’s linguistic tapestry, committing to the preservation of the…
On World Day of Social Justice, deeper dialogue across ‘real economy’ can drive progress, UN deputy chief says
“We must develop fairer, more balanced policies that generate the political buy-in to drive change,” Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said in a video message. “What is also needed is a…
Today is the last day of special anti-polio campaign
5 Foods to Eat and Control Heart Disease Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, while consumption of poor diet leads to an increase in cardiovascular diseases, but…
World Radio Day celebrates a ‘unique instrument of peace’
World Radio Day, observed annually on 13 February, celebrates the power of the medium. The theme this year is ‘Radio and Peace’, highlighting its role in conflict prevention and peacebuilding.…