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Iraq Eases Visa Procedures for Arbaeen Pilgrims, Grants Iranians Visa-Free Entry …………………… The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced on Monday major facilitations for issuing entry visas to pilgrims participating in the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him),…

Rising U.S. Football Star Embraces Islam, Captivates Public Attention ……………….. In a move that has captured widespread attention across the American sports and media landscape, college football standout Gunnar Gellenthein has publicly embraced Islam. The 18-year-old kicker, recently committed to…

“Al-Mushaf Al-Muhammadi”: A Unique Quran Manuscript Penned by Over 75,000 Moroccan Women Displayed in Sharjah ……………….. In a remarkable testament to the deep connection between Arab women and the Holy Quran, the Sharjah Quranic Museum is currently exhibiting a one-of-a-kind…

International Outlet Highlights Arbaeen Pilgrimage Photo Among World’s Top Images ………………. The international newspaper The National News has selected a powerful image from the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq as one of the world’s most striking photos for July 20. The…

The United Nations expressed concern on Monday over the Taliban’s detention of Afghan women and girls accused of not adhering to the authorities’ dress code. In May 2022, the Taliban government issued a decree requiring women to cover everything except…

Global Halal Food Market to More Than Double by 2035, Reaching $3.8 Trillion —————————————- The global halal food market is projected to grow from USD 1.5 trillion in 2025 to USD 3.8 trillion by 2035, reflecting a compound annual growth…

WHO Warns Nearly Four Million Afghans Suffer from Drug Disorders ————————————- The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that nearly four million people in Afghanistan are affected by drug-related disorders, highlighting an urgent need to enhance health services to combat…

ICE Launches Sweeping Crackdown on Undocumented Immigrants and Employers ———————————— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a major escalation in enforcement targeting all undocumented immigrants residing in the country, regardless of criminal history, along with the companies that employ…

Deadly Clashes Escalate in Syria’s Suwayda Province ———————— Violent clashes between an alliance of Bedouin Arab and tribal forces and Druze groups in Syria’s southern Suwayda province have resulted in a staggering death toll, with reports varying significantly between monitoring…

One billion Africans being harmed by cooking pollution ————————- The International Energy Agency (IEA) has highlighted a major health and environmental crisis affecting one billion Africans who rely on open fires or hazardous fuels for cooking, Arab News reported. According…