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Iraqi Prime Minister Announces Succes of Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 26, 2024
Iraqi Prime Minister Announces Succes of Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced the successful execution of the Husseini Arbaeen pilgrimage plan during a press conference in Karbala on Sunday, INA news agency reported yesterday. Al-Sudani confirmed the allocation of 3.5 trillion dinars to support 36 service…
Taliban’s Religious Intolerance Threatens Afghanistan’s Historical Tolerance
August 26, 2024
Taliban’s Religious Intolerance Threatens Afghanistan’s Historical Tolerance
The Taliban’s renewed rule has led to increased religious intolerance, particularly targeting non-Hanafi sects and followers of various faiths, says an article published by Hasht-e-Subh on August 24. This change marks a stark departure from the country’s historical legacy of…
Taliban Prohibits Broadcast of Educational Programs Above Grade Six in Khost
August 25, 2024
Taliban Prohibits Broadcast of Educational Programs Above Grade Six in Khost
Sources in Khost province report that the Taliban has imposed restrictions on educational programs broadcast on local radio and television stations for grades above six, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. This decision, mandated by the Taliban’s Ministry of Education, was communicated…
Two Bus Accidents in Pakistan Claim 36 Lives
August 25, 2024
Two Bus Accidents in Pakistan Claim 36 Lives
At least 36 people lost their lives in two separate bus accidents in Pakistan over the weekend, highlighting the country’s ongoing road safety issues, Al Jazeera reported today. Twelve fatalities occurred on the Makran Coastal Highway in Balochistan, while 24…
Iraq: Communications and Media Commission announces success of media coverage of Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 25, 2024
Iraq: Communications and Media Commission announces success of media coverage of Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Iraqi Communications and Media Commission announced the successful media coverage of this year’s Arbaeen Pilgrimage, affirming that it was the largest in the history of the sacred pilgrimage, revealing a set of media indicators that reflect the unprecedented level…
Devastating floods in India and Bangladesh leave millions stranded, dozens dead
August 25, 2024
Devastating floods in India and Bangladesh leave millions stranded, dozens dead
Floodwaters have swept through regions of India and Bangladesh, leaving hundreds of thousands of people stranded in northeastern India and neighboring eastern Bangladesh. The death toll in Bangladesh, which is still dealing with the aftermath of weeks of political unrest,…
Widespread condemnation of provocative acts by Iranian regime-linked elements during Holy Arba’een
August 25, 2024
Widespread condemnation of provocative acts by Iranian regime-linked elements during Holy Arba’een
Clerics, observers, and activists from Iraq and other countries have condemned what they described as provocative and barbaric actions, far removed from the ethics of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, and his honourable pilgrims. These actions were carried out…
Global cancer cases and mortality among men predicted to surge by 2050, new study warns
August 25, 2024
Global cancer cases and mortality among men predicted to surge by 2050, new study warns
New research published in the journal “Cancer” predicts a significant global increase in cancer cases and deaths among men by 2050, with cases expected to rise by 84% and deaths by 93%. The study highlights that the increases will be…
Researchers uncover mosquitoes’ infrared detection abilities in host-seeking behavior
August 25, 2024
Researchers uncover mosquitoes’ infrared detection abilities in host-seeking behavior
In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) has identified a new sensory capability in mosquitoes: infrared detection. This finding adds to the growing understanding of how mosquitoes, particularly the species ‘Aedes…
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation and Imam Hussein Media Group distribute 1.5M bottles of water to pilgrims
August 25, 2024
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation and Imam Hussein Media Group distribute 1.5M bottles of water to pilgrims
As part of their humanitarian and service projects during the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, the UK-based Imam Hussein Charity (IHC)—in collaboration with the Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development in Holy Karbala and…