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Media cooperation boost between Imam Hussein Media Group and Shia Holy Shrines Authority
February 11, 2025
Media cooperation boost between Imam Hussein Media Group and Shia Holy Shrines Authority
A meeting was held on Monday at the headquarters of the Secretariat-General of Shia Holy Shrines in Baghdad between a delegation from the Imam Hussein Media Group and the Secretariat-General of Shia Holy Shrines, represented by the Secretary-General’s Advisor for…
Women’s rights and humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan worsen under Taliban rule
February 10, 2025
Women’s rights and humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan worsen under Taliban rule
Women in Afghanistan continue to face severe restrictions under Taliban rule, with their rights to education, employment, and personal freedoms systematically dismantled. Simultaneously, the suspension of humanitarian aid has deepened the country’s crisis, disproportionately affecting women and children. The Taliban’s…
Pakistan’s fertility rate drops to 3.6, says UN report
February 10, 2025
Pakistan’s fertility rate drops to 3.6, says UN report
Pakistan’s fertility rate has declined from six births per woman in 1994 to 3.6 in 2024, according to the World Fertility Report 2024 by the United Nations, Pakistani news outlet Dawn ssid. The report, yet to be officially released, highlights…
Poliovirus detected in 21 regions across Pakistan
February 10, 2025
Poliovirus detected in 21 regions across Pakistan
Health officials in Pakistan have confirmed the presence of the WPV1 strain of the poliovirus in 21 regions, raising concerns about the virus’s continued spread, Khaama Press reported. Samples collected from areas including Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, and Muzaffarabad tested…
French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen faces criticism over her anti-Muslim rhetoric
February 10, 2025
French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen faces criticism over her anti-Muslim rhetoric
French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen is facing criticism over her campaign’s strong stance against Muslim immigration and cultural presence in France, We News English reported. Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally party, has made opposition to Islam…
Shia Muslims worldwide celebrate blessed birth of Imam Hussein’s eldest son – Ali al-Akbar
February 10, 2025
Shia Muslims worldwide celebrate blessed birth of Imam Hussein’s eldest son – Ali al-Akbar
Shia Muslims in Iraq and around the world are celebrating the auspicious anniversary of the birth of Sayyidna Ali al-Akbar, peace be upon him, the son of Imam Hussein, peace be upon them, who is known for his resemblance to…
Hundreds of Husseini Mawakib to serve pilgrims during Mid-Sha’ban pilgrimage
February 10, 2025
Hundreds of Husseini Mawakib to serve pilgrims during Mid-Sha’ban pilgrimage
The Department of Husseini Rituals and Mawakib in Holy Karbala has announced that 724 Hussaini Mawkib will participate in serving pilgrims during this year’s Mid-Sha’ban pilgrimage. Kazem Saleh Mahdi, assistant head of the department, stated that the processions have collaborated…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi affirms link between knowing God, Holy Prophet and Infallible r
February 10, 2025
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi affirms link between knowing God, Holy Prophet and Infallible r
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, emphasized that knowing Almighty God is incomplete without knowing the Prophet and Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, stressing the importance of recognizing the Infallible Imam to achieve a full understanding…
Smart food packaging can cut waste and boost food security, say experts
February 10, 2025
Smart food packaging can cut waste and boost food security, say experts
Smart technologies and artificial intelligence in food packaging could significantly reduce global food waste, which currently exceeds 30% of annual production. Experts argue that outdated labeling systems, such as printed expiry dates, contribute to unnecessary food disposal, financial losses, and…
Kashmiris Concerned About Losing Orchards, Land Amid Modi’s Mega Projects
February 10, 2025
Kashmiris Concerned About Losing Orchards, Land Amid Modi’s Mega Projects
Residents of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir express deep concerns over the loss of agricultural land as the government advances numerous infrastructure projects, Kashmir Media Service reported citing an article by Al Jazeera. The construction of an engineering college in Pulwama…