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Syria: Alawite civilians trapped in their houses over fear of revenge killings
March 16, 2025
Syria: Alawite civilians trapped in their houses over fear of revenge killings
Hundreds of civilians, predominantly from the Alawite community, have been killed in Syria’s coastal region following a wave of violence that erupted on March 6. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, at least 1,383 civilians have lost their…
Iraq leads in palm trees, ranks fourth in global date production
March 16, 2025
Iraq leads in palm trees, ranks fourth in global date production
Iraq holds the top spot globally for the number of palm trees and ranks fourth in date production, according to the country’s Ministry of Agriculture. Technical Undersecretary Mithaak Abdul-Hussein stated that as of 2025, Iraq has over 22 million palm…
Afghan migrants in Pakistan forced to sell belongings amid deportation fears
March 16, 2025
Afghan migrants in Pakistan forced to sell belongings amid deportation fears
For many Afghan migrants in Pakistan, their belongings are now worth only a fraction of their original value. As deportation fears grow, families are being forced to auction off their household items at deeply reduced prices, unsure of what the…
Holy shrines in Iraq host celebrations in honor of Imam al-Hasan Al-Mujtaba’s birth
March 16, 2025
Holy shrines in Iraq host celebrations in honor of Imam al-Hasan Al-Mujtaba’s birth
The holy shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Holy Najaf has been beautifully decorated with 25,000 high-quality fresh flowers in celebration of the birth anniversary of Imam al-Hasan al-Mujtaba, peace be upon him, marked today, 15th of…
Muslim World League Calls for Global Unity Against Rising Islamophobia
March 16, 2025
Muslim World League Calls for Global Unity Against Rising Islamophobia
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL), addressed the UN General Assembly on Friday marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Arab News reported. He highlighted that prejudice against the approximately two billion Muslims globally…
Pakistan to File UN Complaint Against Taliban, India Over Terrorism Support
March 16, 2025
Pakistan to File UN Complaint Against Taliban, India Over Terrorism Support
Islamabad is preparing to file a complaint with the United Nations, accusing the Taliban and India of supporting terrorism against Pakistan, Khaama Press reported. The complaint, announced by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Munir Akram, cites their involvement in…
Bomb Explosion in South Waziristan Mosque Injures Islamist Party Leader
March 15, 2025
Bomb Explosion in South Waziristan Mosque Injures Islamist Party Leader
A bomb explosion at the Maulana Abdul Aziz Mosque in South Waziristan on Friday left Abdullah Nadeem, leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazal-ur-Rehman group), severely injured, along with three others, including children, Khaama Press reported. The regional police chief, Asif…
Head of ISIS in Iraq, Syria killed, Iraqi prime minister says
March 15, 2025
Head of ISIS in Iraq, Syria killed, Iraqi prime minister says
The Iraqi prime minister has announced the death of the head of Daesh in Iraq and Syria, following an operation conducted by the Iraqi national intelligence service in collaboration with US-led coalition forces, Arab News reported. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia…
Iraq announces $100 million tourist city project in Holy Najaf
March 14, 2025
Iraq announces $100 million tourist city project in Holy Najaf
The Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities has unveiled plans for a $100 million integrated tourist city in Holy Najaf as part of efforts to boost the country’s tourism sector. Nasser Ghanem Murad, head of the Tourism Authority, stated…
Prophet’s Mosque Welcomes Nearly 10 Million Worshippers in the First 10 Days of Ramadan
March 14, 2025
Prophet’s Mosque Welcomes Nearly 10 Million Worshippers in the First 10 Days of Ramadan
The Prophet’s Mosque in Medina has recorded over 9.7 million worshippers during the first ten days of Ramadan this year, Iqna reported. Worshippers gathered to perform prayers in the mosque, including its roof and courtyards. The General Authority for the…