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Imam Ali was first founder of Quranic calligraphy in Islamic world, Iraqi calligrapher says
The Iraqi calligrapher and researcher in Islamic arts, Ali Hayder Al-Hasani, affirmed…
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UNSC demands inclusion of “gender apartheid” in convention on prohibition of crimes against humanity
The new head of the United Nations Security Council says that “gender…
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Polio remains threat in Afghanistan, Pakistan, report says
Afghanistan and Pakistan are the only remaining countries with active poliovirus, Khaama…
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Greek coast guard saves 74 migrants in boat on Mediterranean Sea
Seventy-four migrants were rescued from a wooden boat on the Mediterranean Sea…
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‘Unidentified’ gunmen shoot down 2 Pakistani soldiers of bomb disposal squad
Two Pakistani soldiers were killed and four others were injured on Sunday…
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Millions of Shias commemorate martyrdom of Imam Ali, blessed Laylat al-Qadr in Holy Najaf
Millions of people have flocked to the holy shrine of Imam Ali,…
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Shia Rights Watch releases its monthly report on anti-Shia violations
Shia Rights Watch (SRW), an international organization dedicated to monitoring and defending…
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Hundreds of Shia mourners commemorate martyrdom of Imam Ali in Hyderabad, India
The Indian newspaper “Wake Up Telangana” reported that hundreds of followers of…
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Vatican Advisor: Imam Ali bin Abi Talib is the Imam of humanity and justice
Father Sunmar Ganem Telkeif, advisor and ambassador of the Vatican to the…
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Afghanistan: Landmine explosion kills 9 school children
Nine kids lost their lives in an explosion in southeastern Afghanistan triggered…
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Heavy rainfall across Afghanistan leaves more than 540 homes damaged, UN reports
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has…
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Millions hungry as extreme drought haunts southern Africa
The drought in Zimbabwe, neighboring Zambia and Malawi has reached crisis levels,…
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AI could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to global economy in 2030, study says
A recent report has predicted that artificial intelligence will contribute to a…
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Scientists endeavor to spot cancer signs prior to symptoms
Researchers at a newly established cancer institute at Cambridge University have initiated…
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Australia: Shia community commemorates martyrdom of Imam Ali, blessed Laylat al-Qadr
Shia communities in New South Wales, Australia, have expressed their heartfelt condolences…
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Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation continues its “Holy Karbala Vision” studies
By 2030, the holy city of Karbala is expected to receive more…
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Local government in Holy Najaf announces full-scale security plan ahead of Imam Ali’s martyrdom
Security officials in Holy Najaf have confirmed the preparation of a comprehensive…
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Car bomb leaves 8 dead at North Syria market
A bomb exploded in a market in Azaz, a north Syrian city…
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10 killed, 12 injured in two days as rain batters Pakistan’s northwest
Ten people were killed, mostly children, while 12 were injured in rain-related…
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Roadside blast kills 1 gas surveyors, injures 14 in Southwestern Pakistan
A roadside bomb explosion in Baluchistan, Pakistan killed one person and injured…
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UN raises concerns about increasing levels of malnutrition among women, children in Afghanistan
The World Food Programme in Afghanistan has highlighted a significant increase in…
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Honourable house of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi commemorates Laylat al-Qadr, martyrdom of Imam Ali
The honourable house of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq…
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Shia community looking forward to rebuilding 40-year-old masjid in Utah, USA
The Shia community in Taylorsville, Utah, are looking for financial support from…
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Kadhimiya Holy Shrine installs partitions inside holy haram to facilitate movement of pilgrims
The Kadhimiya Holy Shrine has installed steel wall partitions inside the holy…
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Morocco hosts first edition of Arabic Calligraphy and Noble Quran Exhibition
Coinciding with the fasting month of Ramadan, the Cultural and Arts Center…
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HRW calls on Saudi Arabia to release 12 football fans imprisoned for chanting during match
Human Rights Watch (HRW) announced that a Saudi court issued a verdict…
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Terrorism-related fatalities rise by 22%, says 11th Global Terrorism Index
The 11th edition of the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) from the Institute…
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Kenya: At least six killed in al-Shabab raid on border town
At least six Kenyans were killed Friday when al-Shabab terrorists attacked a…
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Taliban’s decision to return to stoning women sparks opposition and outrage worldwide
The recent announcement by the Taliban that it is resuming the practice…
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Shia community in Spain prepares to commemorate painful martyrdom of Imam Ali
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in Barcelona, Spain, are…