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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Calls for Renewed Effort to Rebuild Graves at Jannat al‑Baqi’ ——————————– Senior Shia religious authority Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al‑Husayni al‑Shirazi has reiterated his condemnation of the destruction of the historic graves of the Imams and other…

Taliban Courts Impose Flogging and Prison Terms, Drawing Human Rights Criticism ———————————- Taliban judicial authorities have imposed a series of punishments, including public flogging and prison sentences, for offenses such as “insulting officials,” according to statements from the Taliban’s Supreme…

Report: 249 deaths in Kashmir since 2021 amid allegations of abuses, conflicting official figures ———————————– A human rights report has documented 249 deaths in Jammu and Kashmir between 2021 and 2025, alleging that many occurred in custody or as a…

Moscow Seminar Focuses on Improving Quality of Islamic Higher Education ——————————– A specialized academic seminar on enhancing the quality of Islamic higher education was held at the Moscow Islamic Institute on March 25–26, bringing together academics and experts from across…

Lebanon Reports Rising Death Toll Amid Ongoing Israeli Strikes ——————————————- Lebanon’s Ministry of Health said at least 1,247 people have been killed and 3,680 wounded since the start of intensified Israeli military operations on March 2, as fighting continues across…

Survey Finds Americans Value Banking Apps Over Social Media Amid Economic Pressures ———————————————- A new survey by Wells Fargo, reported by Axios, shows that Americans are placing greater importance on financial tools than social media as economic concerns grow. According…

Australia Investigates Meta, TikTok and Google Over Under‑16 Social Media Rules ——————————- Australia’s online safety regulator is investigating whether major tech companies, including Meta, TikTok and Google, have failed to enforce a new law that bans social media use for…

Verified News: Pope Leo XIV Calls for Reduction of Violence and Peace in the Middle East ————————————– Pope Leo XIV, the first American‑born pontiff, has issued a renewed appeal for peace and a reduction in violence related to the ongoing…

NYC Mayor Mamdani Calls for Opposition to War Amid Middle East Tensions —————————— New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has reiterated his opposition to expanding military conflict in the Middle East, emphasizing moral, economic, and political concerns and urging peaceful…

Sheikh Baha’i Remembered for Enduring Legacy in Science, Architecture, Shia Civilization ————————————– The anniversary of the death of Sheikh Baha’i, observed on the 12th of Shawwal, has renewed attention to the influential scholar’s lasting contributions to science, religious scholarship, and…