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Shias in Saudi Arabia to hold Quran contest in April
January 27, 2019
Shias in Saudi Arabia to hold Quran contest in April
The final round of the 17th Quran competition for Shia Muslims in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region will be held in April. The final round of the 17th Quran competition for Shia Muslims in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region will be…
PEMRA seeks to gag non-controversial mainstream Shia media to please Saudis
January 26, 2019
PEMRA seeks to gag non-controversial mainstream Shia media to please Saudis
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has issued notices to stop broadcast of at least 72 TV channels that is aired without legal permission from Pakistan authorities. Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has issued notices to stop broadcast…
3 suicide bombers arrested in Nangarhar
January 26, 2019
3 suicide bombers arrested in Nangarhar
The Afghan security forces have arrested three suicide bombers during separate operations in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. The Afghan security forces have arrested three suicide bombers during separate operations in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. The media office…
5 senior Taliban leaders killed in Faryab operations
January 24, 2019
5 senior Taliban leaders killed in Faryab operations
Five senior Taliban leaders including the shadow judge of the group were killed during the operations of the Afghan Special Forces in northern Faryab province of Afghanistan. Five senior Taliban leaders including the shadow judge of the group were…
Nonviolence Inc. sends letter to Arab Economic Summit in Beirut
January 24, 2019
Nonviolence Inc. sends letter to Arab Economic Summit in Beirut
Nonviolence Incorporation, Free Muslim Association called for reformations in political and economic policy-making in a letter to the fourth Arab economic summit, hosted in the Lebanese capital, Beirut. Some parts of this letter reads as follows: “The threat of terrorism,…
Known Shia notable Mohammad Ali Shah embraces martyred in Karachi, Pakistan
January 23, 2019
Known Shia notable Mohammad Ali Shah embraces martyred in Karachi, Pakistan
Notorious takfiri terrorists shot dead a well-known Shia notable near Khalid Bin Walid Road in Karachi, Pakistan. Notorious takfiri terrorists shot dead a well-known Shia notable near Khalid Bin Walid Road in Karachi, Pakistan. Syed Mohammad Ali Shah was…
Rasul Adham Book store Reopens in Damascus Syria
January 23, 2019
Rasul Adham Book store Reopens in Damascus Syria
Rasul Adham Bookstore, dependent to Zainabiya Islamic Seminary reopens in the Syrian Capital, Damascus. Rasul Adham Bookstore, dependent to Zainabiya Islamic Seminary reopens in the Syrian Capital, Damascus. This bookstore, which was located in the Zainabiya district, was closed…
Taliban assault on Afghan military compound kills over 100 troops
January 22, 2019
Taliban assault on Afghan military compound kills over 100 troops
More than 100 Afghan security forces have been killed and scores wounded in an assault by Taliban militants on a military base in the south. More than 100 Afghan security forces have been killed and scores wounded in an…
Two killed as Saudi-led coalition intensifies air raids against Yemen’s Sana’a Province
January 21, 2019
Two killed as Saudi-led coalition intensifies air raids against Yemen’s Sana’a Province
The Saudi Arabia-led coalition has carried out deadly air raids against 15 targets, including a food factory, in Yemen’s west-central Sana’a Province, prompting condemnations from officials in the capital. The Saudi Arabia-led coalition has carried out deadly air raids…
Bahraini Shia prisoner may go blind over denial of treatment: Report
January 21, 2019
Bahraini Shia prisoner may go blind over denial of treatment: Report
Bahraini activists say an imprisoned Shia activist is at serious risk of losing his eyesight due to abuse and denial of medical treatment as the ruling Al Khalifah regime. Bahraini activists say an imprisoned Shia activist is at serious…