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79 Countries Reaffirm Support for ICC Amid US Sanctions
February 11, 2025
79 Countries Reaffirm Support for ICC Amid US Sanctions
Seventy-nine member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued a joint statement reaffirming their “unwavering support” for the court’s operations, Jurist News reported. This statement, released on Friday, emphasizes the ICC’s role as a crucial pillar of the…
Singapore detains teen over alleged attack plot inspired by Christchurch shooter
February 11, 2025
Singapore detains teen over alleged attack plot inspired by Christchurch shooter
Singapore’s security authorities have detained an 18-year-old who allegedly planned an attack targeting Muslims, inspired by the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings in New Zealand, media reports said on Monday. According to the Internal Security Department (ISD), Nick Lee had been…
IMF chief lauds Ethiopia’s economic reform progress
February 11, 2025
IMF chief lauds Ethiopia’s economic reform progress
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has commended Ethiopia for making “strong progress” in its economic reform efforts, Xinhua news agency reported. During her two-day visit to Addis Ababa, Georgieva met with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and other…
Exiled Uyghur Government rejects migration proposal to Turkiye
February 11, 2025
Exiled Uyghur Government rejects migration proposal to Turkiye
The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has rejected a proposal for Uyghurs to migrate from China’s Xinjiang region to Turkiye, calling it a move that aligns with Beijing’s agenda, Indian newspaper The Tribune reported Monday. The proposal, put forward…
FreeMuslim Association reiterates demands for combating all forms of extremism
February 11, 2025
FreeMuslim Association reiterates demands for combating all forms of extremism
As the international community observes the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism (PVE day)—marked on February 12th—the FreeMuslim Association, and international rights group, issued a statement expressing solidarity with this global occasion.…
Vessel Capsizes Off Libyan Coast, Pakistani Embassy Seeks Information
February 11, 2025
Vessel Capsizes Off Libyan Coast, Pakistani Embassy Seeks Information
A vessel carrying approximately 65 passengers capsized on Monday near Marsa Dela port, Libya, Dawn Newspaper reported. The Pakistani Foreign Office announced that its embassy in Tripoli is actively seeking information about “Pakistani affectees.” This incident follows a tragic event…
HRW warns of growing human rights concerns in Georgia
February 11, 2025
HRW warns of growing human rights concerns in Georgia
Rachel Denber, Deputy Director for Europe and Central Asia at Human Rights Watch (HRW), has raised concerns over Georgia’s political climate, accusing the ruling Georgian Dream party of leading the country toward a human rights crisis, news outlet OC Media…
Al-Rasool Al-Akram Foundation offers condolences on passing of Sheikh Muhammad Shaaban in Madagascar
February 11, 2025
Al-Rasool Al-Akram Foundation offers condolences on passing of Sheikh Muhammad Shaaban in Madagascar
Al-Rasool Al-Akram Foundation, one of the cultural and religious centres affiliated with the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, has expressed their deep sorrow and grief over the news of the passing of the esteemed Madagascan scholar and advocate of Ahlulbayt’s…
Kashmiri scholar completes translation of Holy Quran into Kashmiri after four decades
February 11, 2025
Kashmiri scholar completes translation of Holy Quran into Kashmiri after four decades
After 42 years of dedicated effort, Kashmiri scholar Gulzar Ahmad Paray, 75, has completed the translation of the Holy Quran into the Kashmiri language. His achievement has been widely praised by scholars and religious figures in Kashmir. Paray, a retired…
Dozens of Maoist insurgents killed in deadly clash in central India
February 11, 2025
Dozens of Maoist insurgents killed in deadly clash in central India
At least 31 suspected Maoist insurgents and two police officials were killed in a major operation in India’s Chhattisgarh’s Indravati area on Sunday, marking the deadliest clash of the year, the CNN reported on Monday, citing authorities. According to Inspector…