Islam World

As part of an initiative to promote cultural and religious dialogue, Concordia University’s Office of Religious and Spiritual Life is organizing an educational visit to the Ahlulbayt Mosque, a local Shia Islamic center, in celebration of World Hijab Day. Under…

The suspension of U.S. aid has resulted in the closure of 50 international humanitarian organizations across 28 provinces in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported citing Abdul Latif Nazari, the Taliban’s Deputy Minister of Economy. He called on the international community to…

Iraq has successfully repatriated more than 11,500 citizens from the infamous al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria, which houses individuals linked to ISIS, Rudaw reported citing a statement from the Ministry of Migration and Displaced Persons. Ministry spokesperson Ali Abbas reported…

A United Nations report covering October to December 2024 reveals that nearly 40,000 midwives and 3,000 nurses in Afghanistan were unable to complete their training due to Taliban-imposed restrictions. The report highlights the severe impact of these measures on women’s…

Lebanese media reported six new Israeli violations of a ceasefire agreement on Monday, following a deadly attack by Israeli forces on Sunday that killed 24 people in southern Lebanon, Anadolu Agency reported. An Israeli drone dropped a grenade in the…

Recent reports highlight the increasing grip of Pakistan’s military on the nation’s economy, raising concerns among investors and political analysts. The Financial Times notes that the military’s involvement spans crucial sectors, including agriculture and energy, through the army-led Special Investment…

Pakistan’s parliament recently approved amendments to the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), aimed at combating fake news, which critics warn will further suppress freedom of expression, VOA reported. The amendments impose a three-year prison term and fines exceeding $7,000 for…

Cuts in international aid and a freeze in U.S. foreign assistance have left millions of Afghans at risk of severe hunger this winter, according to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP). Despite some progress since 2021, when 23 million…

Shi Rights Watch (SRW)—an international pro-Shia rights organization—has called on the United Nations, the International Human Rights Council, the European Union, the Arab League, and all humanitarian organizations to take urgent action to stop what it described as a “humanitarian…

A tragic explosion in the Gol Ghundi area of Zazi Aryub district resulted in the death of one child and injuries to five others, Khaama Press reported. The incident occurred on Monday, when children were playing with an unexploded rocket…