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Imam Ali Holy Shrine Opens “Dar Fatima” Exhibition Depicting Key Events from Life of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (Peace Be Upon Her) ———————————— The General Secretariat of the Imam Ali Holy Shrine has inaugurated the “Dar Fatima” exhibition, showcasing significant episodes…

Pakistan: Academic Session in Karachi Highlights Lady Zainab’s (Peace Be Upon Her) Role in Advancing Women’s Social, Political Participation —————————————- An academic and research session was held in Karachi, Pakistan, examining the life, historical legacy and intellectual contributions of Lady…

US: Amir Maqlad Becomes First Shia Muslim Elected to University of Michigan Board of Regents, Securing Over 2.2 Million Votes ————————— Amir Maqlad, a Lebanese-American lawyer, has made history by winning a seat on the University of Michigan Board of…

UN Highlights Role of Science, Technology in Promoting Global Peace ——————————————— The United Nations has highlighted the importance of science and technology in understanding the world and building a better future, marking the International Week of Science and Peace, which…

Egypt: More Than 120 Injured After Passenger Train Derails in Giza ——————————————- More than 120 people were injured after four carriages of a passenger train derailed near the village of Gerza in the Ayat district of Giza Governorate, west of…

US: Connecticut Mosque Hosts Community Event to Promote Understanding of Islam and Muslims —————————— The Berlin Mosque in Connecticut hosted a community outreach event titled “Meet Your Muslim Neighbors” on Saturday, November 7, bringing together dozens of local residents to…

Philippines: Hijab Restrictions at College Spark Controversy, Prompting Official Complaint ————————— A reported restriction on wearing the hijab at Iligan Medical Center College (IMCC) in Northern Mindanao, Philippines, has sparked controversy, prompting the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) to…

WHO: No Evidence That New COVID-19 Variant PJ.2.1 Causes More Severe Symptoms ————————————- The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that there is currently insufficient scientific evidence to suggest that the new COVID-19 variant PJ.2.1 causes more severe symptoms than…

China: Rights Group Warns New Regulations Could Marginalise Uyghur Language in Education and Public Institutions ———————————————– The Uyghur Rights Observatory has warned that amended language regulations approved by Chinese authorities in the Xinjiang region, known to Uyghurs as East Turkestan,…

Escalating Violence Forces More Than 66,000 Nigerians to Flee to Niger and Benin ———————————————— More than 66,000 Nigerians have fled to neighbouring Niger and Benin since the beginning of 2026, amid escalating violence and insecurity in northern Nigeria, according to…