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The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized ten cities across six countries in the South-East Asia Region for their significant efforts in enhancing urban health and well-being, WHO website reported. The awards were presented by WHO Regional Director Saima Wazed…

In northern Tunisia, Yassine Khelifi’s workshop processes olive waste into a valuable energy source, addressing the country’s heavy reliance on imported fuel, Asharq al-Awsat reported. Khelifi, an engineer from a farming background, founded Bioheat in 2022 to convert olive residue…

A curfew has been imposed in the Tinkune, Koteshwor, and Sinamangal areas of Kathmandu following violent clashes between pro-monarchy protesters and security forces, Jurist News reported. The decision, announced by the district administration office, restricts movement and gatherings in the…

Italy’s government has announced a significant change in the use of migrant centers in Albania, repurposing them from asylum processing facilities to centers for deportation, Arab News reported. This decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges that have stalled the original…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres extended Eid al-Fitr greetings on Saturday, expressing his sentiments with “a heavy heart,” as millions of Muslims observe the holiday in the shadow of war and displacement, rather than enjoying traditional family gatherings, Anadolu Agency reported.…

The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has announced the amount of Zakat al-Fitr per person for this year (1446 AH). In a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, the office stated that “Grand Ayatollah al-Shirazi has determined…

The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, in the Sayyidah Zainab area in the Syrian capital, Damascus, continues to hold its annual Ramadan gatherings, with the presence of believers and devotees of…

Less than a year after the total solar eclipse that captivated millions in North America, Earth is set for another astronomical event today, Saturday, March 29, 2025, as a partial solar eclipse will take place. However, viewing opportunities will be…

The Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has stressed the necessity of adopting a policy of justice and compassion in governing the affairs of both the nation and its people. He affirmed that this approach…

The UK-based Imam Hussein Charity (IHC), in collaboration with Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, humanitarian groups affiliated to the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, has launched its annual campaign to distribute thousands of food baskets during the month…