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Police Confrontation at Multan Shiite Mosque Sparks Tensions Over Arbaeen ……………… A confrontation at a Shiite mosque in Pakistan’s Multan has raised concerns over religious freedoms ahead of Arbaeen commemorations. According to witnesses, a local police officer, accompanied by Punjab…

As the Taliban prepare to mark four years in power, Afghan women and girls describe severe psychological pressure and a deepening sense of hopelessness under sweeping restrictions on education, work, and public life, Amu TV reported. Since August 2021, girls…

Geneva Makes Public Transport Free Amid Ozone Pollution Spike ……………… Geneva has made public transport free for a limited period as part of emergency measures to tackle a sharp rise in ozone pollution, Reuters reported. The World Health Organization has…

Shia Devotees in Nili, Afghanistan, Hold Grand Mourning Ceremony for the Month of Safar ———————————- Lovers of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) in Nili, Afghanistan, solemnly commemorated the month of Safar with a grand mourning ceremony, Shia Waves Persian.…

Creative Offerings at Arbaeen Moukebs on the Road to Karbala ————————- Shia Waves reports on the innovative services offered by “moukebs” (tents providing services to pilgrims) along the route to Karbala during the Arbaeen pilgrimage. While traditionally providing food, drink,…

Bahraini Pilgrims Visit Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s Office in Najaf ———————— A group of Bahraini pilgrims visited the public relations office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadeq Husseini Shirazi in Najaf, Shia Waves Persian reported. The pilgrims were in the city to…

Malaysia to Send Delegation to Myanmar for Rohingya Aid —————————- According to an article from StratNewsGlobal, Malaysia is planning to send a joint delegation to Myanmar to advocate for peace and provide humanitarian assistance to Rohingya refugees. The announcement was…

Heat wave scorches 8 Middle East countries amid warnings of extreme temperatures, fire risk ————————————- A severe heat wave is currently affecting eight Middle East countries: Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait, Anadolu Agency reported. Meteorological agencies…

US flags Balochistan Liberation Army, Majeed Brigade in Pakistan as terrorist groups ————————————————— The U.S. has designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its armed wing, the Majeed Brigade, as terrorist organizations, Anadolu Agency reported. This designation was made on…

Spanish Government Orders Jumilla to Scrap Ban on Religious Gatherings ———————————- The Spanish government has formally ordered the city council of Jumilla, Spain, to revoke a ban on religious celebrations in municipal sports centers, arguing that the measure is discriminatory…