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RSF Warns Afghanistan’s Media Regulations Have Intensified Press Restrictions Under Taliban Rule —————————————- In a report marking five years since the Taliban takeover, RSF reviewed more than 20 nationwide directives, along with provincial orders and verbal instructions issued between September…

Pakistani Forces Kill 15 Militants During Security Operations in Balochistan ——————————— Pakistani security forces have killed 15 militants during a series of intelligence-based and security operations in several areas of Balochistan province, officials said, as part of efforts to counter…

Sweden, Indonesia Sign Halal Certification Recognition Agreement to Boost Trade —————————————— Indonesia and Sweden have signed a mutual recognition agreement for halal certificates in a move aimed at facilitating bilateral trade and strengthening cooperation in the halal products sector. The…

Poll: Majority of Americans Support Stricter Oversight of Social Media Companies to Protect Children ——————————————————- A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that a majority of Americans support stronger government regulation of social media companies, particularly measures aimed at protecting children and…

Imam Hussein, Al-Kadhimiya Shrines Draped in Black Ahead of Holy Prophet’s Martyrdom Anniversary ———————————————- The holy shrines of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) in Karbala and the two Imams al-Kadhimayn (peace be upon them) in Baghdad’s Kadhimiya have been…

Imam Ali Shrine Raises Mourning Flag Ahead of Holy Prophet’s Martyrdom Anniversary ————————————- The Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) in Najaf has raised the black flag of mourning above its sacred courtyard to mark the approaching…

Imam Hussein Shrine Draped in Black Ahead of Holy Prophet’s Martyrdom Anniversary —————————– The holy shrine of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) in Karbala has been adorned with black coverings as the anniversary of the martyrdom of Holy Prophet…

Lebanese Displaced Families Face Housing Crisis Amid Rising Rents in Beirut’s Southern Suburbs ——————————– Thousands of Lebanese families returning to Beirut’s southern suburbs are facing severe housing and economic challenges after widespread destruction caused by recent conflict, with soaring rents…

Egypt Launches Major Project to Restore Ahl al-Bayt Shrines and Promote Religious Tourism in Cairo —————————————– The Egyptian government has launched a comprehensive national programme to restore and develop mosques and shrines associated with the Ahl al-Bayt of the Holy…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi to Deliver Special Address Commemorating Martyrdom of Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) —————————————————- The official website of the office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husayni al-Shirazi, announced on Sunday…