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Significant increase in malnutrition cases among women in Yemen, MSF warns
March 21, 2024
Significant increase in malnutrition cases among women in Yemen, MSF warns
The international humanitarian medical organization “Doctors Without Borders” (MSF) has reported that malnutrition cases among women in Yemen are dramatically increasing. The report said that this increase is attributed to the difficult conditions faced by the population amidst ongoing conflict…
“Who is Hussain” charity continues its Ramadan blood donation campaign
March 21, 2024
“Who is Hussain” charity continues its Ramadan blood donation campaign
The UK-based “Who is Hussain” charity has continued its major blood donation campaign across several world countries to provide patients and people in hospitals with blood. The humanitarian campaign, began on the first day of the blessed month of Ramadan,…
Madagascar-based Shirazi centres continue to hold Ramadan programs
March 21, 2024
Madagascar-based Shirazi centres continue to hold Ramadan programs
The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi in the city of Majunga, Madagascar, has confirmed its extensive and significant programs to celebrate the days of the holy month of Ramadan, amid youth participation. The…
Construction work underway to build largest Shia masjid in Birmingham
March 21, 2024
Construction work underway to build largest Shia masjid in Birmingham
The Abbas Cultural Center in Birmingham, UK, has revealed that construction work is underway to build the largest Shia mosque in the city, which will be named after Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The work followed the approval of…
15 killed in fresh outbreak of local violence in South Sudan
March 21, 2024
15 killed in fresh outbreak of local violence in South Sudan
In South Sudan’s eastern Pibor region, 15 people, including a county commissioner, were shot dead by young men amid escalating local conflicts ahead of a national election later this year, the Reuters reported. The region has a history of violence,…
Chinese authorities conducting Uyghur DNA sequencing for organ harvesting, expert reveals
March 21, 2024
Chinese authorities conducting Uyghur DNA sequencing for organ harvesting, expert reveals
Chinese authorities are under scrutiny for reportedly gathering genetic data from the Muslim Uyghur minority to facilitate a forced organ transplant scheme targeted at Muslim medical tourists from Gulf nations, RFA reported. During a recent U.S. congressional committee hearing, experts…
Pakistani security forces kill 8 militants after storming gov’t structure in strategic port city
March 21, 2024
Pakistani security forces kill 8 militants after storming gov’t structure in strategic port city
Pakistani security forces successfully neutralized eight attackers on Wednesday after they launched an assault on a government complex in the strategic port city of Gawadar in southwestern Balochistan province, as reported by police and local media. According to the Pakistan…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi underlines roles of female scholars, missionaries in spreading authentic Islam
March 20, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi underlines roles of female scholars, missionaries in spreading authentic Islam
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini Shirazi, emphasized that believing female scholars and educators must fully assume their roles in delivering the message of the authentic Islam to women around the world. In his address at the…
New Islamic, Quranic museum established in southern Thailand
March 20, 2024
New Islamic, Quranic museum established in southern Thailand
Efforts to preserve cultural and religious heritage in Thailand have taken a new and significant step with the establishment of a new museum named the “Islamic and Quranic Museum” in the southern part of the country. The initiative launched by…
Afghan schoolgirls cling to online education as only option available
March 20, 2024
Afghan schoolgirls cling to online education as only option available
Following the ban on female education in Afghanistan, the internet is now the only option available for girls to continue their studies. Approximately 900 days have passed since 80% of girls in Afghanistan were deprived of attending school after completing…