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48th Baghdad International Fair kicks off with participation of 20 countries
February 2, 2025
48th Baghdad International Fair kicks off with participation of 20 countries
The 48th edition of the Baghdad International Fair officially opened on Saturday, featuring participation from 20 countries and over 1,000 local and international companies. The event highlights Iraq’s growing ability to attract investments and strengthen trade and cultural exchange. Minister…
Italy Navigates Fair Compensation, AI, and Free Speech Under EU Publisher Directive
February 2, 2025
Italy Navigates Fair Compensation, AI, and Free Speech Under EU Publisher Directive
The implementation of the EU’s press publisher rights directive presents both opportunities and challenges for Italy, Anadolu Agency reported citing Giulia Li Greci, legal director of the state-run news agency ANSA. In a recent interview, she emphasized the directive’s potential…
Iraq plans to repatriate all citizens from Syrian camp by 2027
February 2, 2025
Iraq plans to repatriate all citizens from Syrian camp by 2027
Iraq aims to repatriate all its citizens from al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria by 2027, Iraqi news outlet Rudaw said, citing Ali Abbas, spokesperson for the Ministry of Migration and Displacement. The plan, developed in coordination with the United Nations,…
Trump confirms U.S. airstrikes against IS militants in Somalia
February 2, 2025
Trump confirms U.S. airstrikes against IS militants in Somalia
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he ordered airstrikes targeting a senior Islamic State (IS) planner and other militants in Somalia, media outlets reported. In a social media post, Trump stated that the strikes eliminated multiple IS operatives without harming…
Children and women suffer as conflict escalates in DR Congo
February 2, 2025
Children and women suffer as conflict escalates in DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as conflict escalates, displacing millions and leaving children and women most vulnerable, HumAngle Foundation said on Saturday. The occupation of Goma, the capital of North Kivu, by the…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi urges Islamic governments to uphold justice and fulfill their responsibilities
February 2, 2025
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi urges Islamic governments to uphold justice and fulfill their responsibilities
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has called on Muslims—men and women, scholars and intellectuals—to remain steadfast in performing deeds that earn the pleasure of Allah, emphasizing that everyone in this world is under His watchful…
Shia Muslims worldwide celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Imam Hussein
February 2, 2025
Shia Muslims worldwide celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Imam Hussein
Shia Muslims across the world are celebrating the birth anniversary of the Master of Martyrs, Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), on the 3rd of Sha’ban. The occasion is marked with joy and devotion, particularly in the holy city of…
Israeli Army Continues Violations in Southern Lebanon, Setting Homes on Fire
February 2, 2025
Israeli Army Continues Violations in Southern Lebanon, Setting Homes on Fire
The Israeli army has set fire to more buildings in the Marjayoun district of southern Lebanon, violating the ceasefire established on November 27 last year, Anadolu Agency reported. State media reported that several homes and structures in the towns of…
Dozens of Migrants Transferred from Albania to Italy Following Court Ruling
February 2, 2025
Dozens of Migrants Transferred from Albania to Italy Following Court Ruling
Dozens of migrants left Albania in Italian custody on Saturday after a ruling by Rome’s Court of Appeals mandated their transfer to Italy, Arab News reported. An Italian boat carrying 43 migrants departed from Shengjin, following their arrival in Albania…
Kyrgyzstan Bans Islamic Niqab Amid Controversy
February 2, 2025
Kyrgyzstan Bans Islamic Niqab Amid Controversy
Kyrgyzstan has officially banned the Islamic niqab, a garment that covers the body and face except for the eyes, effective February 1, Radio Free Europe reported. The new law imposes a fine of 20,000 som (approximately $230) on women wearing…