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February 4 Marks World Cancer Day, Highlighting Human-Centered Approach to Care ——————————————— World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4, serves as an international platform to draw attention to one of humanity’s most pressing health challenges. The day emphasizes that…

Nonviolence Organization Calls for Human Brotherhood and Peaceful Coexistence on International Human Fraternity Day ——————————— The World Nonviolence Organization (FreeMuslim Association) issued a statement on the occasion of International Human Fraternity Day, emphasizing the importance of solidarity among all people…

New Web App “Xikipedia” Turns Wikipedia into Social-Feed Format to Reduce Doomscrolling ————————– A new web application called Xikipedia has been developed that presents Wikipedia content in a social media-style scrolling feed, aiming to offer a different way of exploring…

Egypt Considers Regulations on Children’s Mobile Phone Use Amid Growing Online Safety Concerns ——————————– Egyptian authorities and legislators are preparing a legal framework to regulate children’s use of mobile phones, social media, and digital games amid rising concerns about online…

Islamic Relief USA Organizes Large-Scale Food Distribution in Virginia ——————————– Islamic Relief USA conducted a large charitable initiative in the US state of Virginia aimed at supporting families in need, during which tens of thousands of meals were prepared and…

Concerns Grow Over Systematic Removal of Shiite Academics from Afghan Universities ———————————- Growing concern has emerged over what observers describe as the systematic sidelining of university professors in Afghanistan, particularly Shiite academics, amid continued restructuring of higher education under Taliban…

Returning Shiite Migrants in Afghanistan Face Organized Violence from Taliban and ISKP, Reports Say ——————————————— Returning Shiite migrants to Afghanistan have increasingly become targets of organized violence by the Taliban and the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), according to recent…

Global Commemorations Mark Birth Anniversary of Imam al-Mahdi Across Madagascar and Sweden ————————————— Devotees worldwide have celebrated the birth anniversary of the Awaited Savior, Imam al-Mahdi (peace be upon him), with specialized ceremonies hosted by centers affiliated with Grand Ayatollah…

Groundbreaking Laid for Al‑Muhsin bin Ali School in Kenya Amid Growing Community Needs ————————————— A new Shia religious school project began this week in the Kenyan city of Nyamira, where organizers laid the groundwork for a school aimed at serving…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Affirms Inevitability of Imam Mahdi’s Reappearance (peace be upon him) —————————– During his daily scholarly session on Tuesday, 14th of Sha‘ban 1447 AH, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Husayni Shirazi addressed theological and jurisprudential questions from attendees, including…