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Security Measures Intensified in Kadhimiya for Rajab Pilgrimage —————————— The commander of the Baghdad Operations Command has ordered increased security and service measures to ensure the safety of the Rajab pilgrimage and the commemoration days of the martyrdom of Imam…

Roots of Religious Continuity and Disengagement in Western Societies: What Sustains or Weakens Faith —————————— Religious change in Western societies shows that the persistence of faith or distancing from religion is not a one-dimensional phenomenon. Rather, a combination of spiritual,…

Afghanistan Ranked Among World’s Most Insecure Countries Amid Media Repression, Humanitarian Crisis, and Educational Restrictions ———————————- Afghanistan has been identified as one of the world’s six most insecure countries, as concerns grow over worsening governance, human security, and mounting social…

SRW Welcomes Malaysian Court Rulings on Enforced Disappearance Cases —————————- The Shia Rights Watch (SRW) organization has welcomed landmark rulings by Malaysia’s High Court holding state authorities responsible for the enforced disappearances of social activist Amri Cheh Mat and Christian…

Study Links Bottled Water to Higher Microplastic Intake ……….. People who regularly drink bottled water may ingest tens of thousands more microplastic particles each year than those who rely on tap water, according to a new scientific review, highlighting growing…

Growing Trend of Filming Elderly People’s Private Moments on Saudi Social Media Raises Concerns Over Dignity, Human Rights —————————— In an opinion piece by Hassan Al-Umair, a columnist for the newspaper Sabq, attention is drawn to the increasing phenomenon of…

Shirazi Office Launches Fifth Phase of Medical Aid Project in Afghanistan’s Mazar-i-Sharif ……….. With the start of the holy month of Rajab, the office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, in collaboration with the Mustafa Cultural…

“Who Is Hussain?” Charity Takes Active Part in Christmas, Humanitarian Activities ————————— The charitable organization “Who Is Hussain?” took an active part in Christmas celebrations and Pakistan’s Quaid-e-Azam Day by carrying out humanitarian initiatives in several cities across the country,…

Lebanon’s Maronite Christian Leader: Enough of War and Division —————– The head of Lebanon’s Maronite Church, speaking during Christmas celebrations marking the birth of Jesus Christ (peace be upon him), called for an end to conflict and internal divisions, stressing…

Chinese surgeons graft patient’s torn-off ear onto her foot before putting it back in place in world first —————————- In a world first, Chinese surgeons grafted a patient’s torn-off ear onto her foot as a temporary measure to save it…