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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: True justice requires leaders to live like the poor
March 19, 2025
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: True justice requires leaders to live like the poor
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, emphasized that a just Imam in Islam must live at the same level as the poor, citing the words of Imam Ali (peace be upon him): “Indeed, Allah has made…
US airstrikes in Yemen kill 53, injure over 100
March 18, 2025
US airstrikes in Yemen kill 53, injure over 100
At least 53 people, including five women and two children, were killed in overnight US airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and other areas, according to the Houthi-run Health Ministry. More than 100 people were reported injured. The strikes, which began…
Indonesia repatriates over 500 citizens from Myanmar scam centers
March 18, 2025
Indonesia repatriates over 500 citizens from Myanmar scam centers
Indonesia has begun repatriating 554 of its nationals who were rescued from online scam operations in Myanmar, officials announced Tuesday. These individuals had been lured by fraudulent job offers and then forced to participate in online scams under threats and…
Israel resumes strikes on Gaza, over 400 killed in one night
March 18, 2025
Israel resumes strikes on Gaza, over 400 killed in one night
Israel launched heavy airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday after weeks of escalating tensions and ceasefire violations.The strikes targeted multiple areas, including Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Rafah, with Palestinian health officials reporting 404 fatalities, including women and children.…
FAO Warns of ‘Unprecedented’ Avian Flu Spread, Calls for Global Action
March 18, 2025
FAO Warns of ‘Unprecedented’ Avian Flu Spread, Calls for Global Action
The FAO has reported an “unprecedented” spread of the H5N1 avian flu virus, resulting in the loss of hundreds of millions of birds and increasing infections in mammals, UN website reported. Urgent action is needed to enhance biosecurity, surveillance, and…
OECD Projects Global GDP Growth to Slow to 3.1% in 2025 Amid Rising Trade Barriers, Geopolitical Uncertainty
March 18, 2025
OECD Projects Global GDP Growth to Slow to 3.1% in 2025 Amid Rising Trade Barriers, Geopolitical Uncertainty
The OECD projects global GDP growth to decline from 3.2% in 2024 to 3.1% in 2025 and 3% in 2026, Xinhua reported. This downward revision is attributed to “higher trade barriers” in G20 economies and increased geopolitical uncertainty affecting investment…
Israel’s Settlement Expansion in Occupied Territories ‘Amounts to War Crime’: UN Rights Chief
March 18, 2025
Israel’s Settlement Expansion in Occupied Territories ‘Amounts to War Crime’: UN Rights Chief
The UN human rights chief stated that Israel’s ongoing settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, “amounts to a war crime,” Anadolu Agency reported. In a report released on Tuesday, Volker Turk emphasized that the transfer of…
Muslims commemorate Isra and Mi’raj, prepare for Imam Ali’s martyrdom in Holy Najaf
March 18, 2025
Muslims commemorate Isra and Mi’raj, prepare for Imam Ali’s martyrdom in Holy Najaf
Muslims around the world, particularly Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, commemorated the occasion of the Holy Prophet’s Isra and Mi’raj, one of the most significant Islamic events observed on the 17th of the holy month of Ramadan.…
Hollywood Actors Call on US to Safeguard Copyrights Against AI Use
March 18, 2025
Hollywood Actors Call on US to Safeguard Copyrights Against AI Use
Over 420 Hollywood actors, directors, and industry professionals have signed an open letter urging the US government to uphold copyright protections against the use of artificial intelligence in creative works, Anadolu Agency reported. Led by actress Natasha Lyonne and supported…
Japan Donates $2.5 Million to Support Afghan Children
March 18, 2025
Japan Donates $2.5 Million to Support Afghan Children
UNICEF announced that the Japanese government has donated $2.5 million to assist vulnerable children in Afghanistan affected by natural disasters and ongoing crises, Khaama Press reported. This funding aims to provide essential services to those in need, particularly focusing on…