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During Stockholm-held conference, Shia centres call for further efforts to spread thoughts of Ahlulbayt worldwide
May 23, 2024
During Stockholm-held conference, Shia centres call for further efforts to spread thoughts of Ahlulbayt worldwide
During the annual Shia Islamic Union Conference held in the Swedish capital and was hosted by Imam Ali Centre, prominent Shia centers and organizations in Sweden emphasized the need to intensify efforts to spread the teachings of the Ahlulbayt, peace…
Iraq’s Parliament votes to declare “Eid al-Ghadir” an official holiday
May 23, 2024
Iraq’s Parliament votes to declare “Eid al-Ghadir” an official holiday
The Iraqi parliament voted on Wednesday on a proposal for an official holiday law in the country, including the holiday of “Eid al-Ghadir.” A parliamentary source stated that the parliament voted on the specific article of the official holiday law,…
Norway, Ireland and Spain formally recognize a Palestinian state
May 23, 2024
Norway, Ireland and Spain formally recognize a Palestinian state
In a landmark move, three European nations announced Wednesday they will formally recognize a Palestinian state, media reports said. The countries that have made this decision are Ireland, Norway and Spain. The formal recognition will take place May 28, and…
Iraqi activists call on government to facilitate opening German consulate in Holy Karbala
May 23, 2024
Iraqi activists call on government to facilitate opening German consulate in Holy Karbala
Iraqi activists have called on the government to facilitate the opening of a new German consulate in the holy city of Karbala. According to their statements, establishing a German consulate in Holy Karbala would make it easier for Shia citizens…
Ancient Humans Resided in East Timor 44,000 Years Ago, Archaeologists Reveal
May 23, 2024
Ancient Humans Resided in East Timor 44,000 Years Ago, Archaeologists Reveal
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of ancient human habitation in East Timor dating back 44,000 years, shedding new light on the region’s rich cultural heritage, Al Jazeera reported today. A team of researchers from Australian and UK universities excavated a deep…
UN Decries ‘Alarming Lack of Compliance’ with Laws Protecting Civilians in 2023 Conflicts
May 23, 2024
UN Decries ‘Alarming Lack of Compliance’ with Laws Protecting Civilians in 2023 Conflicts
United Nations officials have issued a scathing rebuke of the failure to uphold international humanitarian and human rights laws during armed conflicts around the world in 2023. Speaking on the 75th anniversary of the 1949 Geneva Conventions, UN Deputy Relief…
Pakistani Military Kills 30 Cross-Border Terrorists Allegedly from Afghanistan
May 23, 2024
Pakistani Military Kills 30 Cross-Border Terrorists Allegedly from Afghanistan
In the past month, Pakistan’s military has reported killing nearly 30 “terrorists” in operations against a recent surge in terrorist attacks and militant infiltration attempts from Afghanistan, VOA reported yesterday. The announcement comes a day after a U.S. research group…
UN Secretary-General Calls for Urgent Action to Address Environmental Decline
May 23, 2024
UN Secretary-General Calls for Urgent Action to Address Environmental Decline
In a message delivered on the International Day for Biological Diversity, UN chief Antonio Guterres sounded the alarm over the alarming deterioration of the planet’s ecosystems, Xinhua reported yesterday. Guterres underscored that the world’s complex web of biodiversity, which sustains…
Famous Egyptian newspaper highlights biography, lofty status of Sayyeda Zeinab
May 22, 2024
Famous Egyptian newspaper highlights biography, lofty status of Sayyeda Zeinab
On the occasion of the reopening of Sayyeda Zeinab Mosque in Cairo, the famous Egyptian daily newspaper “Al-Ahram” has published a report praising the roles Sayyeda Zainab, the daughter of Ali ibn Abi Talib, peace be upon them, had played…
International Tea Day celebrated on 21 May
May 22, 2024
International Tea Day celebrated on 21 May
The world has celebrated the International Tea Day, marked on 21 May, which was established to raise awareness about this product’s role in combating hunger and poverty across the world. This day highlight tea’s cultural, economic, and social significance, as…