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Iran among nations experiencing significant water scarcity, UN says

Iran among nations experiencing significant water scarcity, UN says

The annual report on water access from the United Nations has declared that the world is currently in the midst of a water crisis, and has identified Iran as one of the countries facing “extremely high water stress.” The U.N.…
WHO warns DR Congo experiencing ‘worst’ cholera outbreak since 2017

WHO warns DR Congo experiencing ‘worst’ cholera outbreak since 2017

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently experiencing its worst cholera outbreak since 2017, with 50,000 suspected cases and 470 deaths recorded in 2023, World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday. The risk is high in internally displaced people…
Pakistan deports more than 520,000 Afghan migrants: IOM

Pakistan deports more than 520,000 Afghan migrants: IOM

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that around 525,000 Afghan migrants have returned from Pakistan to Afghanistan and require assistence. According to IOM, Afghan refugees returning from Iran and Pakistan face challenges in Afghanistan, including food, shelter, water, and…
For third consecutive year, schools in Afghanistan start academic season without girls

For third consecutive year, schools in Afghanistan start academic season without girls

A new school year has started in Afghanistan, but without girls. The Taliban have prohibited female students from receiving education beyond the sixth grade, a move that has drawn international criticism, according to news reports. Schools across Afghanistan began classes…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi calls on women to assume full responsibility in delivering authentic Islamic message

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi calls on women to assume full responsibility in delivering authentic Islamic message

The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has recommended that young believing women and teenagers take on great responsibility in any position they are in and to launch projects that serve Islamic communities. In his annual pre-Ramadan…
Shia clerics, preachers call for further efforts to promote Islamic culture among youth and children

Shia clerics, preachers call for further efforts to promote Islamic culture among youth and children

Several Shia clerics, preachers, and officials of Islamic centers in Britain considered that strengthening the Shia identity among the followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, especially among the youth and children, is a major responsibility that should be assumed…
Shia Muslims organize Islamic, intellectual seminars to further enhance knowledge of younger generations

Shia Muslims organize Islamic, intellectual seminars to further enhance knowledge of younger generations

During this blessed month of Ramadan, dozens of intellectual seminars and dialogue forums have been organized in various countries such as America, Germany, France, Britain, as well as Arab and Islamic countries. These events take place over the course of…
Austria hosts Ramadan Iftar event for over 1000 Muslims and non-Muslims

Austria hosts Ramadan Iftar event for over 1000 Muslims and non-Muslims

The Austrian daily newspaper “Kleine Zeitung” reported today on the hosting of the largest Iftar meal, gathering more than 1000 Muslims and non-Muslims in the central festival square of the city of Klagenfurt. The newspaper, in a special report translated…
Germany: Thousands stage anti-racism march in Cologne

Germany: Thousands stage anti-racism march in Cologne

Thousands of individuals in Cologne, Germany took to the streets on Thursday to protest against racism in commemoration of the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Anadolu Agency reported. The demonstration, organized in the biggest city of…
UN report warns global water crisis driving more conflicts

UN report warns global water crisis driving more conflicts

A new UN report warns that global water scarcity is leading to conflicts and instability, emphasizing the critical importance of clean water for peace. The UN World Water Development Report 2024 highlights that 2.2 billion people lack access to clean…
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