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Security unrest in MENA severely impacts regional and global trade
February 21, 2025
Security unrest in MENA severely impacts regional and global trade
Ongoing wars, military conflicts, and political turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have strongly impacted food security and the economic situation in the region and the world. Reports indicate that escalating hostilities in Yemen and Sudan have…
Pakistan: Six Terrorists Killed in Karak Operation, Says ISPR
February 21, 2025
Pakistan: Six Terrorists Killed in Karak Operation, Says ISPR
Six terrorists were killed on Friday in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Karak district, Dawn online newspaper reported citing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operation was launched after credible intelligence indicated the presence…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi to deliver his pre-Ramadan speech to scholars, religious preachers
February 21, 2025
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi to deliver his pre-Ramadan speech to scholars, religious preachers
With the blessed month of Ramadan fast approaching, the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, is set to deliver his pre-Ramadan speech to a gathering of religious scholars and missionaries. According to an official statement published on…
Afghanistan remains among most landmine-contaminated countries, ICRC warns
February 21, 2025
Afghanistan remains among most landmine-contaminated countries, ICRC warns
Afghanistan remains one of the world’s most heavily contaminated countries with landmines and unexploded ordnance, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said. In a statement on X, the organization highlighted its efforts to educate communities about the…
Pakistani academic: Imam Ali’s letter to Malik al-Ashtar is a global model for good governance
February 21, 2025
Pakistani academic: Imam Ali’s letter to Malik al-Ashtar is a global model for good governance
Pakistani academic Dr. Arslan Mehdi Nekokara emphasized that the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him), was not merely a religious and spiritual symbol but also one of the greatest leaders who established principles…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi reiterates need for modern media in spreading Ahlulbayt’s teachings
February 21, 2025
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi reiterates need for modern media in spreading Ahlulbayt’s teachings
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has reiterated the need to utilize modern media, particularly satellite channels, to spread the knowledge and teachings of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them. The Grand Marja emphasized that the current…
Italian photographer captures Shia identity in Iraq through a different lens
February 21, 2025
Italian photographer captures Shia identity in Iraq through a different lens
Amid political noise and traditional media coverage, renowned Italian photographer Savino Carboni takes a unique approach, delving into the depth of Shia identity in Iraq beyond surface narratives. According to the British Journal of Photography, Carboni embarked on his journey…
People of Holy Karbala recall former regime’s chemical attacks to suppress Sha’baniyah Uprising
February 21, 2025
People of Holy Karbala recall former regime’s chemical attacks to suppress Sha’baniyah Uprising
Residents of Holy Karbala commemorate the 34th anniversary of the heavy artillery bombardment that targeted their city during the Sha’baniyah Uprising in 1991. Among the attacks, neighborhoods near the shrine of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) were hit…
Online Shopping in the EU Sees Continued Growth in 2024
February 21, 2025
Online Shopping in the EU Sees Continued Growth in 2024
Online shopping in the European Union maintained its upward trend in 2024, Anadolu Agency reported citing data released by Eurostat on Thursday. Last year, 77% of internet users purchased or ordered goods and services for personal use online, marking a…
ECB cuts interest rates to boost economy as unemployment holds steady
February 20, 2025
ECB cuts interest rates to boost economy as unemployment holds steady
Almost three years into the Russein-Ukraine war, Europe’s economy continues to feel the impact. Rising energy costs have led to higher expenses in transportation and education, while recent reports indicated no major shifts in unemployment rate. In January 2025, the European…