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UN Chief Warns Artificial Intelligence Could Deepen Global Inequality ————————————— United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) could widen existing global inequalities if its benefits are not shared fairly among countries and…

New Book Explores Burial Traditions and Religious Diversity in Spain ——————————————— A newly published book examining funeral traditions and mourning practices in Spain explores how burial rituals reflect religious beliefs, cultural identity and social values within the country’s diverse communities.…

Misbah al-Hussein (peace be upon him) Charity Institute Launches Free “Hussaini First Responder” Training Course ———————————————— The Development and Training Department of the Misbah al-Hussein (peace be upon him) Cultural and Charitable Institute has announced the opening of registration for…

Ahl al-Bayt Foundation in Basra Distributes 60,000 Bottles of Water to Arbaeen Pilgrims —————————————— The Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) Cultural and Charity Foundation in Basra has launched its humanitarian “Water Distribution” initiative as part of its service programs…

Women Hold Mourning Procession in Nasiriyah to Commemorate Martyrdom of Lady Ruqayyah (peace be upon her) ————————————- A large women’s mourning procession was held in Nasiriyah, Iraq, to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Ruqayyah bint Imam Hussein (peace be…

Mourners Gather at Zayd al-Shahid Shrine in Babylon to Commemorate His Martyrdom —————————————— Thousands of mourners from across Iraq have gathered at the shrine of Zayd ibn Ali ibn al-Husayn, known as Zayd al-Shahid, in Babylon Province to mark the…

Karbala Captives Enter Yazid’s Palace in Damascus, Preserving Message of Ashura ———————————– On the second of Safar, 61 AH, the family of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) arrived in Damascus as captives following the tragedy of Karbala. Their entry…

Volunteer Mawakib Begin Serving Arbaeen Pilgrims Along Routes to Karbala —————————————— Volunteer service groups, known as Mawakib, have begun providing food, accommodation, medical assistance and other services to pilgrims participating in the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage walk to Karbala, as millions…

Arbaeen Service Preparations Intensify in Iraq as Authorities and Holy Shrines Expand Support for Pilgrims ———————————— Preparations for the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage have intensified across Iraq, with service tents, government agencies, security forces, and holy shrines launching comprehensive plans to…

Iraq Issues Directives to Enhance Services at Al-Sheeb Border Crossing Ahead of Arbaeen Pilgrimage —————————————— Iraq’s Supreme Committee for Million-Visitor Events has issued new directives to organize the movement of pilgrims and strengthen services at the Al-Sheeb border crossing in…