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Ghojaniyaz Yollugh Tekin, a prominent Uyghur historian and expert on Uyghur place names, is serving a 17-year prison sentence in Hotan, Xinjiang, after being detained in 2017, RFA reported. His sentencing came in late 2018, following his research and writings…

In many countries, marriage rates have been declining for decades and are currently at their lowest point in recorded history. However, this trend is not universal and varies based on the country. In Europe, the highest number of marriages in…

One and a half centuries ago, following the passing of Sheikh Morteza Ansari, the leadership of the Shia community was entrusted to Mirza Shirazi. On the 24th of Sha’ban, we commemorate the anniversary of the passing of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid…

The shrine of the revered companion Salman Al-Muhammadi in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad, hosted the 8th International Conference on Friday under the theme “Identity Challenges in the Era of Occultation.” Organized by the Secretariat General of ShiIa Shrines, the event gathered…

Coinciding with the blessed births of the Infallible Imams of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, the third edition of the Ayn Al-Hayat Festival was launched at the shrine of Imam Al-Askari, peace be upon him, in Samarra, Iraq. Organized by…

The new Syrian administration has significantly increased visa fees for Iraqi visitors, raising the cost from $50 to $250 for a single-entry visa, according to a document obtained by Shia Waves Agency. The new visa allows a three-month stay but…

In a significant step to highlight the genocide against Shia Fayli Kurds, a specialized legal team has been formed to present the case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and international organizations. Led by Judge Munir Haddad and Kamal…

The General Company for Railways in Iraq announced that it signed a contract with the Italian company (PTV) to prepare a technical study and preliminary designs for a railway line in the capital, Baghdad. This step aims to enhance the…

The United States conducted a precision airstrike in northwest Syria on February 21, killing Wasim Tahsin Bayraqdar, a senior leader of the al-Qaeda affiliate Hurras al-Din (HaD), Rudaw reported. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the operation on Saturday, emphasizing its…

Recent research highlights the alarming rise in building collapses in Alexandria, Egypt, with incidents increasing from one per year to about 40, Earth.com reported. Researchers attribute this trend to sea-level rise and seawater intrusion, signaling a significant threat to the…