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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi emphasizes individual duty of spreading teachings of Holy Quran, Ahlulbay
February 7, 2025
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi emphasizes individual duty of spreading teachings of Holy Quran, Ahlulbay
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has stressed that spreading the culture of the Holy Quran, the message of Prophet Muhammad and the teachings of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, is an individual duty for everyone,…
Saudi Arabia executes two citizens amid accusations of using judiciary to silence dissent
February 7, 2025
Saudi Arabia executes two citizens amid accusations of using judiciary to silence dissent
Saudi authorities executed two citizens, Fahd bin Saud bin Hamad Al-Shammari and Sami bin Khalaf bin Aqil Al-Mutairi, on Wednesday after convicting them of “treason” and “supporting terrorism,” according to a statement from the Ministry of Interior. The ministry claimed…
UNICEF Warns of Devastating Impact of Air Pollution on Children in East Asia, the Pacific
February 7, 2025
UNICEF Warns of Devastating Impact of Air Pollution on Children in East Asia, the Pacific
UNICEF’s latest analysis reveals alarming air pollution levels affecting 500 million children in East Asia and the Pacific, the organization’s website reported. As Bangkok faces severe air quality issues, the report highlights the grave consequences of toxic air, particularly during…
Philippines Urged to Halt Anti-Terrorism Laws Against Human Rights Activists
February 7, 2025
Philippines Urged to Halt Anti-Terrorism Laws Against Human Rights Activists
Amnesty International has called on the Philippine government to stop misusing anti-terrorism laws against human rights advocates and NGOs, Jurist News reported. The organization highlighted a troubling trend of state-sponsored harassment targeting development workers and activists, particularly through “red-tagging,” which…
Greece: Santorini declares state of emergency amid ongoing seismic activity
February 7, 2025
Greece: Santorini declares state of emergency amid ongoing seismic activity
Greek authorities have declared a state of emergency on Santorini following a surge in seismic activity, including a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday—the strongest recorded on the island since thousands of tremors began last week, The Guardian reported. The emergency measures,…
Violence in Eastern DR Congo Claims 2,900 Lives as ICC Monitors Goma Situation
February 7, 2025
Violence in Eastern DR Congo Claims 2,900 Lives as ICC Monitors Goma Situation
Approximately 2,900 people have died in violent clashes between M23 rebels and Democratic Republic of Congo forces in Goma, Anadolu Agency reported citing a UN official. The humanitarian crisis in this eastern city has drawn the attention of the International…
Pakistan, China Strengthen Security Cooperation Amid Rising Militancy
February 7, 2025
Pakistan, China Strengthen Security Cooperation Amid Rising Militancy
During President Asif Ali Zardari’s five-day visit to Beijing, Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of Chinese personnel involved in development projects, as tensions rise due to ongoing militant attacks, VOA reported. In a joint communique issued on…
UNESCO Completes Restoration of Mosul Heritage Sites
February 7, 2025
UNESCO Completes Restoration of Mosul Heritage Sites
UNESCO on Wednesday celebrated the completion of its $115 million “Revive the Spirit of Mosul” program, restoring several key religious monuments damaged during the ISIS rule, The Art Newspaper reported. Notable sites, including the Al-Nouri Mosque, Al-Tahera Church, and Al-Saa’a…
Malaysians Criticize Rule Requiring Permission to Invite Muslims to Temples and Churches
February 7, 2025
Malaysians Criticize Rule Requiring Permission to Invite Muslims to Temples and Churches
Malaysia’s recent government guidelines requiring non-Muslims to seek official approval before inviting Muslims to events at places of worship have been met with widespread criticism, South China Morning Post reported. The new rules mandate that non-Muslims obtain permission from Islamic…
HRW: Google Reverses Course on AI Development for Weapons
February 7, 2025
HRW: Google Reverses Course on AI Development for Weapons
In a surprising shift, Google has announced changes to its artificial intelligence (AI) policy, moving away from its longstanding commitment to refrain from developing AI for military applications, Human Rights Watch website reported as an expression of criticism. Once heralded…