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UNICEF warns of looming child nutrition crisis in Syria amid 12 years of conflict
March 16, 2023
UNICEF warns of looming child nutrition crisis in Syria amid 12 years of conflict
Twelve years of conflict, and the recent deadly earthquakes, have left millions of children in Syria at heightened risk of malnutrition, UNICEF warned today. UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Adele Khodr, said that, “The children…
Brazilian businesses look to expand halal food exports to Arab countries, Islamic communities
March 16, 2023
Brazilian businesses look to expand halal food exports to Arab countries, Islamic communities
Brazil, the world’s leading exporter of halal meat and poultry, is now seeking to expand the selection of food products it could potentially export to the world’s 57 Muslim-majority nations, as well as Islamic communities in other countries, media outlets…
Pakistan: Clashes erupt as security forces deployed at former PM’s residence leave
March 15, 2023
Pakistan: Clashes erupt as security forces deployed at former PM’s residence leave
Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minster, Imran Khan, clashed with police as the law enforcement have raided Khan’s house in an ongoing police operation to arrest Imran Khan, media outlets reported. Earlier today Imran Khan tweeted that his house in…
Iraq: Security forces arrest 7 terrorists in Salahuddin Governorate
March 15, 2023
Iraq: Security forces arrest 7 terrorists in Salahuddin Governorate
Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency, affiliated to Iraqi Ministry of Interior, has announced today, Wednesday, that seven terrorists arrested in Salah al-Din Governorate – north of Baghdad, as they were inciting hatred and urging people to attack security forces. In…
Lahore most polluted city, Pakistan ranks third among countries: a new IQAir report finds
March 15, 2023
Lahore most polluted city, Pakistan ranks third among countries: a new IQAir report finds
Lahore in Pakistan has jumped more than 10 places to become the city with the worst air in the world in 2022, according to an annual global survey by a Swiss maker of air purifiers. The report published on Tuesday…
Human Rights Watch says over 2,000 Afghan evacuees in detention in UAE
March 15, 2023
Human Rights Watch says over 2,000 Afghan evacuees in detention in UAE
Human Rights Watch accused Emirati authorities on Wednesday of arbitrarily detaining for more than 15 months as many as 2,700 Afghan evacuees who have not qualified for resettlement elsewhere. Many of the Afghans in Emirates Humanitarian City are suffering from…
Saudi authorities impose new restrictions on social media activists and influencers
March 14, 2023
Saudi authorities impose new restrictions on social media activists and influencers
The Saudi opposition website “Saudi Leaks” revealed new restrictions imposed by the Saudi authorities on social influencers and activists, in a new attempt to restrict freedom of expression on the Internet. The site said that now it is imperative that…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine announces extension project of Holy shrine’s perimeter
March 14, 2023
Imam Ali Holy Shrine announces extension project of Holy shrine’s perimeter
The employees at Imam Ali Holy Shrine have begun removing commercial buildings and shops surrounding the Holy Shrine as part of its new expansion project, which involves an area of over 6,000 square meters. The head of the Engineering Affairs…
Al-Has’naa Kindergarten holds joyful celebration on blessed birth of Imam al-Mahdi
March 14, 2023
Al-Has’naa Kindergarten holds joyful celebration on blessed birth of Imam al-Mahdi
Al-Has’naa Kindergarten, affiliated to Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, held a special religious ceremony on the anniversary of the blessed birth of Al-Mahdi, may Allah bring forward his honorable reappearance. The aim of the ceremony is to educate…
Saudi Arabia shocks Muslims by restricting blessed Ramadan activities
March 14, 2023
Saudi Arabia shocks Muslims by restricting blessed Ramadan activities
The Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry has recently announced new rules for Ramadan that have upset many Muslims worldwide. According to analyst Sami Hamdi, these changes represent a move towards a new Saudi identity that doesn’t prioritise Islam as a major…