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Muharram 25 marks sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Sajjad, peace be upon him
August 1, 2024
Muharram 25 marks sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Sajjad, peace be upon him
The 25th of Muharram marks the sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Sajjad (peace be upon him), the fourth leader of the Muslims of the world. Among his most famous epithets are Zain al-‘Abedin (adornment of worshipers), Sayyed al-Sajidin (master of…
Italy Faces Growing Crisis of Modern Slavery Among Migrant Workers
August 1, 2024
Italy Faces Growing Crisis of Modern Slavery Among Migrant Workers
Recent revelations in Italy have shed light on the alarming issue of modern slavery, particularly affecting migrant agricultural workers, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The arrest of two gang leaders in Verona highlighted rampant exploitation and inhumane working conditions. A tragic…
Researchers identify gene that protects brain from herpes
August 1, 2024
Researchers identify gene that protects brain from herpes
Scientists have discovered a gene that may explain why the brain is shielded from the herpes simplex virus (HSV), a finding that could pave the way for new treatments, Anadolu Agency reported on Tuesday. An international team led by researchers…
Kenya Launches First Islamic Bond on Stock Exchange
August 1, 2024
Kenya Launches First Islamic Bond on Stock Exchange
Kenyan President William Ruto announced the listing of the country’s inaugural Islamic bond, the Linzi Sukuk, on the Nairobi Securities Exchange’s Unquoted Securities Platform, Xinhua reported yesterday. This 3-billion-shilling (approximately 23 million U.S. dollars) Shariah-compliant bond is secured by residential…
Pakistan’s Imran Khan Proposes Conditional Talks with Military Amid Ongoing Legal Battles
August 1, 2024
Pakistan’s Imran Khan Proposes Conditional Talks with Military Amid Ongoing Legal Battles
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently imprisoned, has expressed his party’s willingness to engage in “conditional negotiations” with Pakistan’s military, appointing Mahmood Khan Achakzai as his representative, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Khan’s conditions include holding “clean and transparent” elections and…
Activists Urge U.S. Congress to Recognize Taliban’s Gender Apartheid as a Crime Against Humanity
August 1, 2024
Activists Urge U.S. Congress to Recognize Taliban’s Gender Apartheid as a Crime Against Humanity
Three women’s rights activists from the United States have called for the recognition of the Taliban’s gender apartheid in Afghanistan as a crime against humanity. During a special session of the U.S. Congress focused on human rights, Heather Barr, Wahida…
Flash Floods Claim 35 Lives in Northern Pakistan
August 1, 2024
Flash Floods Claim 35 Lives in Northern Pakistan
Northern Pakistan is reeling from devastating flash floods that have claimed at least 35 lives in the past 48 hours, Anadolu Agency reported today. Torrential rains have wreaked havoc in the Chitral district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, destroying homes, bridges,…
SRW calls for immediate action to stop genocide against Shias in Parachinar
July 31, 2024
SRW calls for immediate action to stop genocide against Shias in Parachinar
Shia Rights Watch (SRW) has issued an urgent appeal to all international human rights organizations to take immediate action to stop what it describes as genocide against Shia civilians in Pakistan, demanding them condemn the collusion between Pakistani security forces…
Often caused by sand flies and ticks, viral encephalitis results in 56 deaths in India’s Gujarat
July 31, 2024
Often caused by sand flies and ticks, viral encephalitis results in 56 deaths in India’s Gujarat
In India’s western state of Gujarat, viral encephalitis has resulted in at least 56 deaths, prompting authorities to increase monitoring for the disease. The infection, which often causes high fever and can affect the brain, is typically spread by sand…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi urges writers to enhance detailed writing about Imam Hussein’s Uprising
July 31, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi urges writers to enhance detailed writing about Imam Hussein’s Uprising
As part of his lectures titled “From the Husseini Responsibility”, the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, emphasized the importance of enhancing detailed and comprehensive writing about Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, this year,…