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Saudi Arabia’s health minister said on Sunday the death toll during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage reached 1,301. Speaking to state television, Fahd al-Jalajel said that 83 percent of the deceased were pilgrims who had undertaken the journey without the necessary permits. Temperatures…

The Iraqi Joint Operations Command announced yesterday that seven militants, described as “terrorists,” including a “dangerous leader,” were killed in two Iraqi airstrikes carried out “on their hideouts in Salah al-Din Governorate” north of Baghdad. The Iraqi Operations Command stated…

The İhlas News Agency published footage showing the complete submersion of the village of Karakurt in Kars Province, Turkey, and the evacuation of the village after the Karakurt Dam retained the waters. The village, which used to have around 200…

Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi has called on the followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, to celebrate and rejoice on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir, the greatest Eid of God. This message was conveyed in a statement from al-Najafi’s…

At least seven people have tragically perished in a landslide incident that struck a village in Paktia province, eastern Afghanistan, Xinhua news agency reported today. The natural disaster occurred late on Sunday in Jakaorgor village, Janikhail district, when the landslide…

Pakistan announced a major counter-terrorism initiative named “Azm-e-Istehkam” (resolve for durability), Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. This reinvigorated campaign aims to eradicate extremism and terrorism through a multi-pronged approach. The announcement comes amidst rising violence, with 2023 recording the highest number…

Niger’s military says it killed a prominent member of the terror group ISIS, also known as Daesh, during a raid in the volatile Tillaberi region, TRT World reported yesterday. This operation comes amidst ongoing struggles against extremist groups in the…

Iraqi cities have recorded the highest temperatures globally, according to international indicators, with 11 provinces topping the list of the world’s hottest cities, reaching temperatures near the boiling point. According to US data, the city of Amara recorded the highest…

As part of the activities of the 13th International Ghadir Week, the Imam Ali Holy Shrine inaugurated an exhibition showcasing rare and precious manuscripts from its blessed library at the Imran bin Shahin Mosque in the holy shrine. Officials, religious…

The Governor of Holy Najaf, Yousef Kanawi, announced comprehensive preparations and advanced plans to receive millions of pilgrims on Eid al-Ghadir, the Greatest Eid of God. Kanawi, in a security conference held at the Najaf Police Headquarters, emphasized that this…