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The office of Grand Ayatollah Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi has announced that Monday, March 31, 2025, marks the first day of Shawwal 1446 AH, signifying the beginning of Eid al-Fitr. In a brief statement obtained by Shia Waves Agency, the office…

The United Nations food agency has successfully avoided drastic cuts to food aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, who were facing potential reductions in monthly rations from $12.50 to $6, RFA reported. Starting in April, the ration will be set…

The Pakistani government has admitted to the killing of 10 civilians during an anti-militant operation in the country’s northwest, Asharq al-Awsat reported. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning in a remote hilltop area of Katlang, Khyber…

The Taliban leadership in Afghanistan has firmly rejected the need for Western-style laws, declaring that democracy has come to an end as sharia laws take precedence. The Taliban’s reclusive leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, made these remarks during a sermon marking the…

The US Africa Command (Africom) has conducted airstrikes in Puntland, Somalia, aimed at IS positions, The Times of India reported. The operation, carried out in coordination with the Somali government, targeted multiple IS-Somalia operatives southeast of Bosasso, a key port…

A delegation from the Shia clerical body in Syria met with Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa on Friday to discuss the community’s situation and future in the country. According to a statement from the meeting, the delegation addressed challenges facing Syria’s…

Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced the formation of a new government on Saturday, pledging to build a stable state. Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shaibani and Defence Minister Mourhaf Abu Qasra retained their positions, while intelligence chief Anas Khattab was appointed…

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance on Friday condemned the Taliban, calling them “one of the worst terrorist organizations in the world” and criticizing the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, news reports said. Speaking at a Space Force facility in Greenland,…

The demand for Islamic manuscripts, particularly those from the Maghreb, is on the rise as collectors recognize their unique calligraphic styles and rich historical contexts, says an article published on Arab News. These manuscripts, dating back over a thousand years,…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized ten cities across six countries in the South-East Asia Region for their significant efforts in enhancing urban health and well-being, WHO website reported. The awards were presented by WHO Regional Director Saima Wazed…