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Japan’s birth rate in rapid decline for seven year in a row, Health Ministry warns
June 2, 2023
Japan’s birth rate in rapid decline for seven year in a row, Health Ministry warns
The Japanese Ministry of Health has warned that Japan’s birth rate is in decline for the seventh year in a row, and that the population is rapidly shrinking due to aging and other reasons. According to a statement released today…
Iraqi Security Media Cell announces killing of terrorists in airstrikes in country’s northeast
June 2, 2023
Iraqi Security Media Cell announces killing of terrorists in airstrikes in country’s northeast
Iraq’s Security Media Cell has announced the killing of a number of ISIS terrorists in an air raid on Hamrin mountains in the country’s northeast. The Media Cell said in a statement today Friday June 2, seen by Shia Waves…
Iraq: First Hajj caravan transported to Makkah through Arar border crossing
June 2, 2023
Iraq: First Hajj caravan transported to Makkah through Arar border crossing
The Iraqi General Authority of Customs has announced the transportation of the first caravan of Hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia through Arar border crossing. The Authority said, in a statement today Friday, that its employees work on facilitating legal procedures…
Relief groups voice concerns over reduction in food aids provided to Rohingya refugees
June 2, 2023
Relief groups voice concerns over reduction in food aids provided to Rohingya refugees
Relief agencies and groups have warned that increasing reduction in food rations is endangering lives of over one million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. The warning came yesterday, Thursday, following a statement by the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to further…
Terrorist attacks in Pakistan increased by 73%, a study shows
June 2, 2023
Terrorist attacks in Pakistan increased by 73%, a study shows
The findings of Pakistan’s peace studies show that the number of terrorist attacks in this country has increased significantly during the first 21 months of the Taliban’s rise to power in Afghanistan, compared to the previous period. Dawn newspaper, on…
Indonesia: Displaced Shias in Sampang living hard life
June 2, 2023
Indonesia: Displaced Shias in Sampang living hard life
Most of the Sampang Shiites in Indonesia live in a sanctuary in the Jamundo region. Ten years ago, many of the Sampang Shiite community in Indonesia were evicted from their hometown in the village of Karanggayam. In a clash with…
Beirut-based office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi rejoices over blessed birth of Imam Al-Ridha
June 2, 2023
Beirut-based office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi rejoices over blessed birth of Imam Al-Ridha
The Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, in Beirut, Lebanon, has celebrated the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Ali Al-Ridha, peace be upon him. Shia Waves correspondent attended the joyous ceremonies and…
Muslim Council of Britain raises concerns over appointment of Lord Ian Austin for Leicester Riots Review
June 1, 2023
Muslim Council of Britain raises concerns over appointment of Lord Ian Austin for Leicester Riots Review
The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has voiced serious reservations regarding the appointment of Lord Ian Austin to lead the independent review into the Leicester riots. While acknowledging the importance of conducting a thorough review to address the causes of…
Al-Kafeel Museum for Treasures and Manuscripts participates in 3rd Scientific Conference in France
June 1, 2023
Al-Kafeel Museum for Treasures and Manuscripts participates in 3rd Scientific Conference in France
Al-Kafeel Museum for Treasures and Manuscripts, affiliated to Al-Abbas Holy Shrine, has participated in the 3rd Scientific Conference held in the French University of Bordeaux. The conference titled “Arab Society Structure: Epistemology and Development Problems”, was organized by the French…
Muslims in Sweden face risk of discrimination, new report reveals
June 1, 2023
Muslims in Sweden face risk of discrimination, new report reveals
A new report has revealed that discrimination is a widespread issue that is affecting all areas of the Swedish society, with Muslims particularly more vulnerable. The report titles “The state of discrimination 2023” was released Sweden’s Discrimination Ombudsman, Lars Arrhenius.…