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Lebanon: Naval force saves 20 Syrians attempting to immigrate illegally by sea

Lebanon: Naval force saves 20 Syrians attempting to immigrate illegally by sea

The Lebanese Naval Force on Monday rescued a boat sinking off the coast of Lebanon’s northern city, Tripoli, carrying 20 Syrian nationals attempting to escape the country illegally by sea, Xinhua reported. According to the Agency, the naval force transported…
Increasing conflicts forces more than 88,000 residents out of home in southern Lebanon: UN report says

Increasing conflicts forces more than 88,000 residents out of home in southern Lebanon: UN report says

The ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon has led to the displacement of over 88,000 residents, as reported by a UN spokesperson on Thursday. The UN and its partners say they are continuing to provide humanitarian aid to those who have…

Lebanon reacts sharply to EU’s decision on Syrian refugees The Lebanese Officials have expressed displeasure with the European Parliament’s decision to approve the resolution supporting the retention of Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Lebanese Government has criticized the decision, describing it…
Imam Hussein Media Group gifts banner of Imam Hussein to Shia loyalists in Lebanon

Imam Hussein Media Group gifts banner of Imam Hussein to Shia loyalists in Lebanon

The representative of Imam Hussein Media Group in Lebanon, has gifted the banner of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, to Shia followers of AhlulBayt, peace be upon them, in Iaat town, northwest Baalbek. The special representative of the Group,…
Beirut’s Sursock Museum reopens 3 years after port blast

Beirut’s Sursock Museum reopens 3 years after port blast

The first modern art gallery in the Arab world reopened its doors three years after the explosion which damaged 57 artworks but, they have now been restored by a team of Lebanese and foreign artists. All the pieces in the…
Beirut-based office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi rejoices over blessed birth of Imam Al-Ridha

Beirut-based office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi rejoices over blessed birth of Imam Al-Ridha

The Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, in Beirut, Lebanon, has celebrated the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Ali Al-Ridha, peace be upon him. Shia Waves correspondent attended the joyous ceremonies and…
Enrollment of Muslim Students in Higher Education in India Drops by 8%

Enrollment of Muslim Students in Higher Education in India Drops by 8%

May 9th, the all India survey recently released some new shocking statistics. Enrollment of Muslim students in higher education in India dropped by 8% during the academic year 2020-2021, with Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir experiencing the highest declines,…
Lebanon-based office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi distributes financial aids, food packs

Lebanon-based office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi distributes financial aids, food packs

The Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, has launched its Ramadan food packs distribution campaign to disadvantaged families and students of religious sciences. The office’s administration said in a statement to Shia Waves Agency that, “As…
Lebanese economy in decline amid lack of political determination

Lebanese economy in decline amid lack of political determination

The accelerated collapse of the Lebanese economy is a surreal scene, according to the prominent Lebanese economist, Hassan Moukalled. It is unbelievable that a country with 30 billion dollars in foreign exchange reserves would witness such a collapse within three…
Lebanese receive month of Ramadan amid deplorable economic situation

Lebanese receive month of Ramadan amid deplorable economic situation

As the blessed month of Ramadan begins, the financial crisis in Lebanon, now in its fourth year, worsens, residents will face a new set of difficulties and increased food insecurity. The Lebanese lira has lost more than 98 percent of…
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