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ICESCO launches initiative to counter insults to Holy Quran in Western countries
July 12, 2024
ICESCO launches initiative to counter insults to Holy Quran in Western countries
The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has launched the initiative “Read It .. To Understand It,” aiming to address the recurring insults to the Holy Quran in Western countries. ICESCO announced the initiative in a statement issued…
Security forces remove Ashura observances in various regions of Bahrain
July 12, 2024
Security forces remove Ashura observances in various regions of Bahrain
Bahrain has recently seen a series of attacks on Ashura observances, with the Bahraini Ministry of Interior implementing repressive measures in several areas coinciding with the commemoration of Holy Ashura. In the Tubli area, Ashura displays were repeatedly attacked by…
Taliban imposes further restrictions on Muharram mourning ceremonies across Afghanistan
July 12, 2024
Taliban imposes further restrictions on Muharram mourning ceremonies across Afghanistan
The Taliban government has imposed new restrictions on Muharram mourning ceremonies in Afghanistan, causing widespread discontent among the Shia community. According to new instructions described by the Taliban government as a “commitment,” the observance of Ashura in certain areas is…
Niger-based Faal al-Khairat Foundation emphasizes importance of reviving Imam Hussein’s Revolution
July 12, 2024
Niger-based Faal al-Khairat Foundation emphasizes importance of reviving Imam Hussein’s Revolution
The Faal al-Khairat Cultural and Charitable Foundation in Niger has called for the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, and the Husseini rituals. The foundation emphasized the importance of reviving this significant occasion, which carries…
UNICEF delivers over 12,000 nutrient-rich food boxes to Jigawa State, Nigeria
July 11, 2024
UNICEF delivers over 12,000 nutrient-rich food boxes to Jigawa State, Nigeria
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) handed over 12,400 cartons of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) to the Jigawa State Government on Tuesday to support malnourished children. According to a statement from UNICEF’s head of Advocacy and Media Relations, the RUTF…
Iraq cancels visa fees for two age groups traveling to Turkey
July 11, 2024
Iraq cancels visa fees for two age groups traveling to Turkey
The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today that it has reached an agreement with its Turkish counterpart to exempt two age groups from visa requirements for travel to Turkey. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq stated in a…
US Ramps Up Uyghur Forced Labor Enforcement, EU Faces Critical Decision
July 11, 2024
US Ramps Up Uyghur Forced Labor Enforcement, EU Faces Critical Decision
The fight against forced labor in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is gaining momentum as the US strengthens enforcement and the EU grapples with an upcoming regulation. The US government has prioritized the aluminum sector for stricter enforcement under the…
Pakistan Army Kills Militant Commander in Counterterrorism Operation
July 11, 2024
Pakistan Army Kills Militant Commander in Counterterrorism Operation
In a joint operation, the Pakistan Army and counter-terrorism police killed three militants, including a high-value target terrorist commander, in the country’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday, Anadolu Agency reported. The clashes erupted during an intelligence-based operation on the…
Pakistan Extends Registration Cards for 1.5 Million Afghan Refugees
July 11, 2024
Pakistan Extends Registration Cards for 1.5 Million Afghan Refugees
In a move welcomed by the UN, Pakistan has announced a one-year extension of the Proof of Registration (PoR) cards for nearly 1.5 million Afghan refugees, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. The decision comes after the Prime Minister’s meeting with the…
Iraqi Court Sentences Widow of ISIS Leader to Death
July 11, 2024
Iraqi Court Sentences Widow of ISIS Leader to Death
An Iraqi court has issued a death sentence against the wife of the deceased Islamic State leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Reuters reported yesterday. The woman was convicted of working with the terrorist group and detaining Yazidi women in her home…