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Iraqi: Extensive campaign to collect DNA samples from families of ISIS victims Tal Afar
July 9, 2024
Iraqi: Extensive campaign to collect DNA samples from families of ISIS victims Tal Afar
The national team specializing in collecting DNA samples began its mission last Sunday in the Iraqi town of Tal Afar in Nineveh Governorate. This is the fourth campaign aimed at gathering information and blood samples from the families of ISIS…
Desperation Mounts in Afghanistan: Surge in Suicides Points to Taliban’s Unfavorable Impact
July 8, 2024
Desperation Mounts in Afghanistan: Surge in Suicides Points to Taliban’s Unfavorable Impact
A wave of despair is engulfing Afghanistan, reflected in a grim statistic: at least 55 suicides reported in just three months. This alarming data, published by Hasht-e Subh Daily, paints a devastating picture of life under Taliban rule. The victims,…
Ibn Fahd al-Hilli Seminary hosts “Present and Future of Shi’ism in Europe” meeting in holy Karbala
July 8, 2024
Ibn Fahd al-Hilli Seminary hosts “Present and Future of Shi’ism in Europe” meeting in holy Karbala
On Wednesday July 3, coinciding the 26th of Dhul-Hajjah, the meeting of “Present and Future of Shiism in Europe” was held at Allamah Ibn Fahd al-Hilli (may Allah bless his soul) seminary, one of the scholarly centers affiliated to Grand…
More than 200 mourning Mawakib to participate in first 10 days of Holy Muharram
July 7, 2024
More than 200 mourning Mawakib to participate in first 10 days of Holy Muharram
More than 200 Husseini mourning Mawakib will participate in commemorating the first ten days of Muharram in the holy city of Karbala. The Department of Husseini Rituals and Mawakib in Iraq and the Islamic world has announced that more than…
Pakistan declares 9th, 10th of Holy Muharram as official holidays
July 7, 2024
Pakistan declares 9th, 10th of Holy Muharram as official holidays
The federal government of Pakistan, along with several provincial governments, has declared the 9th and 10th of the upcoming month of Muharram as official holidays in observance of the tragic martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. According to…
Indian Troops Accused of Killing Six Kashmiri Youth in Kulgam
July 7, 2024
Indian Troops Accused of Killing Six Kashmiri Youth in Kulgam
In the latest incident of alleged state violence, Indian troops have been accused of killing six Kashmiri youth in the Kulgam district of Indian-controlled Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir Media Service reported today. According to the source, the youth were killed…
Thousands of Afghan Migrants Face Repatriation Despite Calls for Halting Deportations
July 7, 2024
Thousands of Afghan Migrants Face Repatriation Despite Calls for Halting Deportations
Nearly 12,000 Afghan migrants have been repatriated by Pakistan and Iran in the past four days, while Pakistan prepares to deport over 800,000 Afghan refugees in the coming weeks. Amid mounting criticism from rights groups like Amnesty International, the Pakistani…
Pakistan: Punjab Imposes Restrictions During Muharram to Maintain Order
July 7, 2024
Pakistan: Punjab Imposes Restrictions During Muharram to Maintain Order
The Punjab government in Pakistan has imposed Section 144 across the province for the first 10 days of Muharram, citing potential threats to public safety and sectarian harmony, Dawn newspaper reported yesterday. This legal measure allows authorities to restrict certain…
Pakistan: 3 Killed, 7 Injured in Mardan Explosion
July 6, 2024
Pakistan: 3 Killed, 7 Injured in Mardan Explosion
A remote-controlled explosive device planted on a bridge in Mardan district detonated on Friday, killing 3 people and injuring 7 others, including 2 police officers, Dawn Newspaper reported yesterday. According to police, the blast targeted a passing police van in…
Iran Elects Reformist Candidate Massoud Pezeshkian as New President
July 6, 2024
Iran Elects Reformist Candidate Massoud Pezeshkian as New President
Iran has chosen Massoud Pezeshkian, a reformist candidate, as its new president. Pezeshkian defeated his conservative rival Saeed Jalili, securing 53.3% of the more than 30 million votes counted. The election came after no candidate secured a majority in the…