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Bahrain court upholds charge against prominent rights defender after denying legal access
January 9, 2023
Bahrain court upholds charge against prominent rights defender after denying legal access
A Bahraini court upheld charges against one of the country’s most prominent human rights defenders on Thursday, after denying him access to an appeal hearing, according to his family and rights campaigners. Abdul-Hadi al-Khawaja, 61, was initially imprisoned in 2011…
Pakistan frees 524 Afghan migrants from Karachi jail
January 8, 2023
Pakistan frees 524 Afghan migrants from Karachi jail
Hundreds of Afghan migrants, including women and children, have been released from a jail in the southern Pakistani port city of Karachi, Afghan officials said Saturday. Pakistani police in multiple raids last month detained at least 1,200 Afghan nationals who…
Over 46 thousand volunteers honored in providing services to pilgrims of Imam Ali in Holy Najaf
January 8, 2023
Over 46 thousand volunteers honored in providing services to pilgrims of Imam Ali in Holy Najaf
More than (46) thousand volunteers were honored to provide services to pilgrims at the holy shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, peace be upon him, during the year 2022. The official of the Division of Those Honored to Serve…
Afghanistan: Journalists in Paktia criticize limited access to Information
January 8, 2023
Afghanistan: Journalists in Paktia criticize limited access to Information
As the Taliban’s crackdown on journalists and media personnel continue in Afghanistan, numerous journalists in Paktia province on Friday criticized limited access to information and claimed that this has a negative influence on their operations as their basic rights to…
An antiquities-specialized website lauds techniques used in Al-Ukhaidir Palace
January 8, 2023
An antiquities-specialized website lauds techniques used in Al-Ukhaidir Palace
The Collector, a global research site specialized in antiquities and heritage affairs around the world, lauded the aesthetic architecture and designs of the historic Al-Ukhaidir Palace in the holy city of Karbala. In a detailed article, the site said, “The…
Pakistan kills 11 militants near Afghan border amid spike in terrorism
January 6, 2023
Pakistan kills 11 militants near Afghan border amid spike in terrorism
Pakistan said Thursday that a military counterterrorism raid in a remote region near Afghanistan’s border had killed at least 11 militants linked to a banned militant organization. The “Intelligence-based operation” in the South Waziristan district “successfully foiled a high-profile terrorist…
Iraqi Security Media Cell: 6 terrorists arrested in different governorates
January 6, 2023
Iraqi Security Media Cell: 6 terrorists arrested in different governorates
The Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency in the Iraqi Ministry of Interior carried out on Thursday important activities in three Iraqi governorates based on intelligence information and judicial decisions that resulted in the arrest of 6 terrorists belonging to ISIS…
Saudi Arabia to launch service for Hajj pilgrims applying from abroad
January 6, 2023
Saudi Arabia to launch service for Hajj pilgrims applying from abroad
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced plans for a service that will allow people who want to take part in the Hajj to apply from outside the kingdom. The “Individual pilgrims” service is part of a series…
Over 10 thousand Mus’hafs in Courtyard of al-Abbas Holy Shrine, official says
January 6, 2023
Over 10 thousand Mus’hafs in Courtyard of al-Abbas Holy Shrine, official says
The Holy Courtyard Care Department at the Al-Abbas Holy Shrine announced that it has almost ten thousand Mus’hafs in the holy courtyard, internal and external basements of the holy shrine, the assistant head of the Department, Sheikh Zain al-Abidin al-Quraishi…
Afghanistan: Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi launches third fuel distribution to needy families
January 6, 2023
Afghanistan: Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi launches third fuel distribution to needy families
The Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, launched the third batch of fuel distribution to the needy in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif in Afghanistan. The director of the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in…