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United Nations (UN) figures show that the number of civilian deaths in Afghanistan’s long-running conflict hit a record high of 1,692 fatalities in the first six months of 2018.   United Nations (UN) figures show that the number of civilian…

Green-domed mosques still dominate the skyline of China’s “Little Mecca”, but they have undergone a profound change — no longer do boys flit through their stone courtyards en route to classes and prayers.     Green-domed mosques still dominate the…

The Head of Monitoring and Documentation at the Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) Enas Oun reported on Sunday that Bahraini detainee Mohammed Al-Am was “severely beaten”.      The Head of Monitoring and Documentation at the Bahrain Center for…

A visually-impaired Egyptian girl has learned the entire Quran by heart despite suffering from cancer.     A visually-impaired Egyptian girl has learned the entire Quran by heart despite suffering from cancer. Hunain Ashraf Abolainan Muhammad, 9, began memorizing the…

Saudi Arabia’s ground and air attacks on Yemen’s Hudaydah have displaced some 35,000 families so far, says the UN.   Saudi Arabia’s ground and air attacks on Yemen’s Hudaydah have displaced some 35,000 families so far, says the UN. “As…

Lancashire council in the UK has voted to stop supplying schools with halal meat from animals killed without being stunned, in a move described as “discriminatory and Islamophobic” by Muslim leaders.   Lancashire council in the UK has voted to…

Attending Ridha Holy Shrine and reciting his words of faith, a French young man converted to Islam.    Attending Ridha Holy Shrine and reciting his words of faith, a French young man converted to Islam.  This newly Muslim person who…

 Militants have launched a fresh attack on civilians and security forces in Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul with police reporting multiple casualties.     Militants have launched a fresh attack on civilians and security forces in Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul with police…

The third edition of a Quran memorization competition for mothers in Oman will be organized by the Cultural Committee of Rustaq city in northern part of the country.    The third edition of a Quran memorization competition for mothers in…

Imam Hussain Medical Complex, affiliated with the Imam al-Redha Charitable Foundation, launched an initiative to provide medical services to orphans in Sayyida Ruqayya Kindergarten, belonging to Imam Hussain Holy Shrine in Karbala.    Imam Hussain Medical Complex, affiliated with the…