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Imam Hussein Charity (IHC), one of the UK-based humanitarian centres affiliated to the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, has distributed fresh meat to disadvantaged families in Afghanistan’s Herat. The charitable campaign was launched in coordination with Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s office…

At least 89 migrants lost their lives when their boat overturned near the coast of Mauritania on Monday, as reported by the Mauritanian state news agency on Thursday. The Mauritanian Coast Guard retrieved the bodies of the migrants who were…

A state-owned power company in China plans to build the world’s largest solar farm, capable of powering a small country. The £8.5 billion project in Inner Mongolia will supply electricity to the Jing-Jin-Ji urban cluster, including Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei.…

Pakistan’s Punjab province is weighing temporary social media restrictions during the upcoming Muharram observances, citing concerns about potential sectarian violence. Over 457,000 officers, personnel and volunteers will perform security duties across the province from Muharram 1 to 10 to protect…

A new UN report paints a grim picture for migrants and refugees traversing Africa towards the Mediterranean as reported in an article by Arab News today. These journeys, often across the harsh Sahara Desert, are estimated to be twice as…

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted terrorism in Afghanistan as a major concern for member states, Amu TV reported yesterday. Sharif called for “meaningful” engagement of SCO members with the…

The chair of board at Amnesty International in India, Aakar Patel, has called on the Indian government to immediately revoke its new criminal laws, which came into effect on July 1st, replacing three British-era laws in the country. According to…

Greece has introduced a controversial six-day working week for certain businesses to boost productivity and employment, according to CNBC. This regulation, effective from July 1, contrasts with the global trend of companies considering shorter working weeks. The new legislation, part…

In recognition of its efforts and dedication, the Supreme Religious Authority Grand Ayatollah Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi has renewed his authorization for Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development. This move comes after seven years of distinguished achievements in…

Saudi authorities have announced the execution of the political prisoner “Mohammed Asaad Al-Shakhouri” from the city of Al-Awamiyah in Qatif Province. The execution was carried out on Sunday, June 30, 2024, making Al-Shakhouri the sixth political prisoner from the Qatif…