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๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

From Bashfulness to Insistence: How Islamic Scholars Perceived the Importance of Prayer?

The article discusses the significance of prayer in Islam as explored through a deep examination on the show 'Qal Al-Hakim,' blending insights from Islamic tradition and Western philosophy.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Soul: the five days dedicated to spirituality

The 'Soul, the Festival of Spirituality' will take place from March 18 to 22, featuring over 70 free events led by more than 100 scholars, aimed at exploring the concept of 'Mystery' against the backdrop of notable cultural sites in Milan.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The government's draft law receives severe criticism - "It should be withdrawn"

The Finnish government's draft law aimed at easing temporary employment contracts faces significant backlash from legal scholars who argue it should be reconsidered.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Economic Advisor: "Sad for Political Consulting that Ms. Malmendier is Being Sacrificed"

The dismissal of Ulrike Malmendier as an economic advisor has been met with sharp criticism from the SPD, Greens, and some scholars.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The birds in the sky are more beautiful: This is how wise people spoke about high ambition

This article discusses the concept of high ambition through various quotes from historical figures and Islamic scholars, emphasizing the value of perseverance and lofty goals.

Feb 22 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Love, Feminism and Status Symbols: Treccani Still Shines

The Treccani, representing culture and tradition in Italy since 1925, embraces the web and modern innovations, influenced by female scholars.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Brajesh Pathak honors 101 scholars

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak honored 101 scholars at his residence in Uttar Pradesh.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The Spiritualism of Federico Sciacca, an Existential Antidote to Weak Thoughts

A conference at the Diocesan Museum in Italy commemorates the 50th anniversary of the death of philosopher Michele Federico Sciacca, bringing together various scholars to explore his complex ideas.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Chinese leadership considers the Year of the Fire Horse predictions superstitious, but history has shown the power of beliefs

Chinese New Year celebrations bring in the Year of the Fire Horse, viewed as a time of energy and potential for significant events, according to scholars at the University of Turku.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syria launches a charter for Islamic discourse and Sharia: No place for centuries-old disputes

Syria has launched a charter aimed at unifying Islamic discourse among scholars and preachers from various schools of thought to address current religious challenges.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Sanwo-Olu, others honour Jakande at fifth memorial

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and scholars commemorated the fifth anniversary of Alhaji Lateef Jakande's death, acknowledging his significant contributions to Lagos governance.

Feb 12 โ€ข 02:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Debate: Censorship Looks Different

The article discusses the claims of prominent artists and scholars in Germany who argue they face censorship from the German state due to their criticism of Israel, especially following the Hamas attacks in October 2023.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Police officer who wrote report on 'Han scholar gambling' says it was reported to the Presidential Office but not formally assigned as a case

A police officer testified that a report on allegations of gambling by Han scholars was made to the Presidential Office but was not formally assigned as a case due to lack of evidence.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Education: Do we need Latin lessons to become a responsible citizen?

A proposal by Austrian Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr to reduce Latin instruction in favor of modern subjects like computer science has sparked debate among educators and scholars.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

National Scholarships... Expansion of Support for Excellent Talent in Humanities and Social Sciences and Increase in Working Scholars

This year, the government is expanding support for students in humanities and social sciences and increasing the number of working scholarship recipients.

Feb 10 โ€ข 03:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

[Column] Todayโ€™s diverging paths of human virtue, hegemony and tyranny

The article discusses the current global power dynamics and the possible future orders as theorized by various scholars, particularly focusing on comparisons to historical periods.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Asia Pacific Scholars Forum: Calls to Adopt Principles of Justice and Freedom for Palestine

Asian-Pacific officials and Islamic leaders urged regional governments to align with the people's aspirations in supporting the Palestinian cause during the Asia-Pacific Scholars Forum.

Feb 4 โ€ข 06:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nwifuru sends 98 Ebonyi scholars to UK

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has initiated the second batch of scholarship recipients for postgraduate studies in the UK, marking a significant educational advancement for the state.

Feb 2 โ€ข 20:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Trump's Greenland takeover would likely entail enormous price tag: report

Reports suggest that President Trump's proposal to acquire Greenland could cost the U.S. approximately $700 billion, calculated by former officials and scholars involved in initial discussions.

Jan 15 โ€ข 21:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

"Gaza and Jerusalem: A Near Hope".. Global Jerusalem Week in More than 20 Countries

The sixth edition of "Global Jerusalem Week" commenced today with the theme "Gaza and Jerusalem: A Near Hope" in over 20 countries, featuring significant participation from scholars, civil society organizations, and influencers worldwide.

Jan 13 โ€ข 19:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"Road Impressions by Automobile": When Marcel Proust Was a Tourism Journalist at Figaro

On November 19, 1907, Marcel Proust published an article in Figaro recounting a trip to Normandy, which his scholars believe anticipates the narrative style of his later work, "In Search of Lost Time."

Jan 10 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Life & Tech

โ€˜Itโ€™s younger people seeking some sort of spiritualityโ€™: The rise of UK Bible sales

UK Bible sales have surged by 134% since 2019, reaching record highs in 2025, prompting reflections from booksellers and scholars about this trend among younger consumers.

Jan 10 โ€ข 11:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Oh the times, oh the morals - as we classical scholars say

The article discusses the University of Oxford's consideration to change Latin phrases used in graduation ceremonies for the first time in 800 years in response to student demands.

Jan 8 โ€ข 04:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Russian Education System: What is true and moral is determined by the state

Exiled scholars in Bavaria are studying systemic indoctrination in Russia's education system, which has taken on increasingly sophisticated forms since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine almost four years ago.

Jan 7 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

China must take action to avoid Japan-style deflation spiral, scholars warn

Scholars warn that without decisive government actions, China's economy risks falling into a Japan-style deflationary spiral that could be difficult to reverse.

Jan 2 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Science Policy: "We Cannot Be Unpolitical"

The Gerda-Henkel Foundation in Dรผsseldorf, which has supported historical humanities since 1976, is increasingly helping endangered scholars alongside its traditional funding of nearly 2000 projects in 2024.

Dec 29 โ€ข 07:40 UTC

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