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Scientists Enter New Era for Search for Alien Civilizations

Scientists Enter New Era for Search for Alien Civilizations

After decades of failed attempts to find evidence of intelligent alien life, researchers believe the search is about to enter a new era, the Guardian reported in an article yesterday. Breakthrough Listen, the world’s largest scientific program dedicated to finding…
Iraq: Senior army officer, 3 soldiers martyred during clashes with ISIS

Iraq: Senior army officer, 3 soldiers martyred during clashes with ISIS

An Iraqi army officer and three soldiers were martyred with four others injured on Saturday during clashes with ISIS-linked terrorists in the Bsatine al-Ait area in Diyala province, local media outlets reported. According to the Joint Operations Command, the security…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi emphasizes need to learn virtues of patience from Imam Hussein

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi emphasizes need to learn virtues of patience from Imam Hussein

The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has stressed the need to learn from Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, the virtues of patience and endurance against spiritual and psychological harm in order to honor his rituals.…
SRW expresses deep regret over negative procedures towards Shia Hussainiyas in Arab countries

SRW expresses deep regret over negative procedures towards Shia Hussainiyas in Arab countries

Shia Rights Watch (SRW), an independent pro-Shia rights organization, has expressed deep regret over the procedures some Arab countries took towards Hussainiyas, calling for wisdom in dealing with these religious centers. In a statement obtained by Shia Waves Agency, the…
Kuwaiti authorities detain former Shia MP over criticizing Muharram measures

Kuwaiti authorities detain former Shia MP over criticizing Muharram measures

The Kuwaiti Public Prosecutor’s Office decided to imprison former member of the Kuwaiti National Assembly, Hussein Al-Qallaf, Qababs news website reported. The Public Prosecutor’s Office decided to detain former MP Hussein Al-Qallaf for 21 days and referred him to the…
Italy bans use of smartphones in schools to enhance writing skills

Italy bans use of smartphones in schools to enhance writing skills

The Italian government has issued a decision to ban mobile phones inside classrooms for the new school year. The measure was introduced by the Minister of Education, Giuseppe Valditara, from the nationalist League party, aiming to prevent the use of…
Shia community in Finland commemorates Ashura rituals

Shia community in Finland commemorates Ashura rituals

Shia community in Finland has begun reviving the Husseini mourning rituals in commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, his family members and honourable companions, peace be upon them. According to Shia Waves correspondent in the country, “Husseini mourners from…
British Ambassador to Iraq expresses pride over visiting Holy Najaf

British Ambassador to Iraq expresses pride over visiting Holy Najaf

The British Ambassador to Iraq, Stephen Hickey, expressed his happiness and pride in visiting Holy Najaf and Imam Ali HolyShrine. In a tweet on his official page on “X” (formerly Twitter), the Ambassador said: “It is a great honor to…
Shirazi-affilaited centres hold Majalis to commemorate painful tragedy of Karbala

Shirazi-affilaited centres hold Majalis to commemorate painful tragedy of Karbala

The World Imam Shirazi Centre, one of the centres affiliated to office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Montreal, Canada, has hosted dozens of the Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, to establish the Husseini mourning ceremonies during the…
UN Chief Calls for “Dramatic Shift” to Address Global Education Crisis

UN Chief Calls for “Dramatic Shift” to Address Global Education Crisis

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned of a global education crisis that requires urgent action to ensure a more peaceful, sustainable and just world. More details in the following report: Speaking at a special event on transforming education, part…
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