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UN stresses importance of global solidarity to combat climate emergency
October 26, 2022
UN stresses importance of global solidarity to combat climate emergency
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stressed the importance of global solidarity to combat the climate emergency and other current or emerging global challenges, during his visit to Vietnam to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Vietnam’s membership in the United Nations.…
Human rights committee warns of a new massacre in Saudi Arabia
October 26, 2022
Human rights committee warns of a new massacre in Saudi Arabia
The Committee for the Defense of Human Rights in the Arabian Peninsula warned of the seriousness of the humanitarian and human rights situation in Saudi Arabia, after the escalation of death sentences by the Specialized Criminal Court in Riyadh, against…
European Parliament describes what is happening in Yemen as ‘genocide’
October 26, 2022
European Parliament describes what is happening in Yemen as ‘genocide’
Irish European Parliament member Mike Wallace described what is happening in Yemen as genocide. Mike Wallace strongly criticized what is happening in Yemen against its people as a result of years of devastating war that burned everything. Wallace described the…
Multinational delegation visits the Haidariya Library to learn about its history and scientific sources
October 26, 2022
Multinational delegation visits the Haidariya Library to learn about its history and scientific sources
A multinational delegation from America, Australia, Canada, Congo, Tanzania, Oman and India visited Al-Roudha Al-Haidariya Library at Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Najaf. Ali Kadhim Hamad, head of the library’s Print Unit, said in a press statement, “We received a…
International Organization for Migration reveals number of victims of migration trips to Europe since 2014
October 26, 2022
International Organization for Migration reveals number of victims of migration trips to Europe since 2014
More than 29,000 people have died on migration trips to Europe since 2014, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The organization said in a report issued, that “5,000 people have died during the past two years.” The organization’s…
Rights groups urge the Pope to intervene to stop discrimination against Shias in Bahrain
October 26, 2022
Rights groups urge the Pope to intervene to stop discrimination against Shias in Bahrain
Prominent Bahraini human rights activists have urged the Vatican to address a number of serious files and persistent concerns related to religious freedom during Pope Francis’s visit to Manama next month. Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain sent…
Ayatollah Shirazi recommends creating atmosphere to support Muslim youth on different levels
October 26, 2022
Ayatollah Shirazi recommends creating atmosphere to support Muslim youth on different levels
The Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, stresses the presence of youth in political, social and scientific forums, and stresses the need to give Muslim youth the necessary opportunity to provide what serves their society…
Iraq’s Holy Shrines perform congregational ‘Ayat Prayer’ during partial solar eclipse
October 25, 2022
Iraq’s Holy Shrines perform congregational ‘Ayat Prayer’ during partial solar eclipse
Today, the sky of Iraq and neighboring countries witnessed a partial solar eclipse. Congregational Ayat Prayers were held in the Holy Shrines of Imam Ali, Al-Abbas and Imam Hussain (peace be upon them). Thousands of pilgrims and citizens joined the…
About one million people die yearly due to lead poisoning: WHO
October 25, 2022
About one million people die yearly due to lead poisoning: WHO
An estimated 1 million people die from lead poisoning annually and millions more, many of them children, are exposed to low levels of lead, causing lifelong health problems, the World Health Organization said on Monday. The health effects from lead…
World Polio Day: vaccinations save lives in Afghanistan
October 25, 2022
World Polio Day: vaccinations save lives in Afghanistan
October 24 is World Polio Day. Polio is a serious and contagious disease of the central nervous system that primarily affects motor neurons in the spinal cord. Those most at risk are children under the age of 5. Despite the existence…