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Germany Sees Sharp Rise in International Student Enrolment ——————————- Germany has become an increasingly attractive destination for higher education, with the number of international students rising significantly over the past decade, Shia Waves Persian reported. According to the OECD’s annual…

Grand Ayatullah Shirazi Holds Commemorative Ceremony to Mark Blessed Birth Anniversary of Holy Prophet and Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (peace be upon them both) ————————————- Coinciding with the auspicious days marking the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon…

Global Press Freedom Plummets as Democracy Declines: IDEA ……………… Press freedom worldwide has experienced its steepest decline in 50 years amid a broad weakening of democracy, The Guardian reported, citing the latest findings from the Stockholm-based International Institute for Democracy…

Taliban Tightens Clothing Restrictions for Women in Kandahar ………….. The Taliban’s vice and virtue directorate in Kandahar has ordered shopkeepers to sell women’s clothing, beauty products, and other personal items only to customers wearing the full burqa, Amu TV reported.…

In a growing crackdown on the Shia Muslim minority in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, authorities have arrested and detained multiple Shia men linked to a Telegram group created to discuss their faith. The most prominent case involves 35-year-old Anvar Aliyev, who faces…

Syrian Rights Group Condemns Killing of Shia Man in Homs ……………. The Documentation Centre for Violations Against Shia in Syria mourned Hussein Ahmed Mar’i, whose body was found in Maryghan, Homs, and condemned his killing as a “heinous” act. According…

Swedish Deputy PM Sparks Debate Over Islam and National Identity Ahead of Elections ……………. Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister and Christian Democrats leader, Ebba Busch, has ignited political and media debate after stating that the country’s upcoming elections will be a…

Baghdad International Book Fair Opens with 355 Publishers …………… Iraq’s Ministry of Trade inaugurated four specialised exhibitions at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds on Wednesday, featuring the participation of more than 600 local and international companies and publishers. Among the events,…

UN Warns Record 61 Global Conflicts Threaten International Peace ……………. The United Nations has warned of an unprecedented deterioration in global peace and security, reporting that the number of conflicts worldwide reached 61 in 2024 — the highest level since…

“Who is Hussein?” Marks Literacy Day by Supporting 370 Students in Tanzania …………… The UK-based charity Who is Hussein? marked International Literacy Day with an initiative in Dar es Salaam that enabled 370 students to continue their education. The organisation…