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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Calls for Active Participation in Arbaeen Commemoration, Emphasizes Cooperation —————————————— Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi has called on believers to actively participate in commemorating the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), stressing the…

Syrian Observatory: More than 4,000 killed in extrajudicial killings since late 2024 —————————————- The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has reported that at least 4,171 people were killed in extrajudicial killings, field executions and sectarian-related violence in Syria between December…

UK to Extend Overnight Social Media Curfew to 16- and 17-Year-Olds ———————————————– The UK government has announced plans to extend social media restrictions to 16- and 17-year-olds, introducing overnight access limits and additional safeguards to reduce excessive screen time and…

Pakistan-administered Kashmir protests stall after deadly clashes leave nine more dead ——————————————- A planned protest march in Pakistan-administered Kashmir has been delayed following violent clashes that killed at least nine people, bringing the death toll from weeks of unrest to…

Four African cities among world’s least livable urban areas in 2026, new index says ———————————————– The 2026 Global Livability Index, published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), placed four African cities among the ten least livable cities worldwide, reflecting ongoing…

Russia Plans to Expand Artificial Intelligence Use Across Healthcare System by 2030 ——————————————– The Russian government has identified artificial intelligence as a key component of its healthcare modernization plans through 2030, aiming to integrate AI technologies into diagnosis, treatment support…

Concerns Raised Over Deportation of Afghan Asylum Seekers from Poland Without Clear Protection Guarantees ————————————- Reports indicate that some Afghan asylum seekers removed from Poland were returned to Afghanistan without publicly disclosed guarantees regarding their safety after arrival, raising concerns…

Moroccan Journalist Ali Lmrabet Released After Arrest, Sparking Debate Over Press Freedom ————————————– Moroccan authorities arrested journalist and political commentator Ali Lmrabet on July 12 after he arrived at Tangier airport from Spain, where he has been living. The arrest…

56 Bahraini Political Prisoners Released After Over Decade in Detention, Welcomed by Supporters ——————————— Dozens of Bahraini human rights advocates and political activists have been released after spending more than 10 years in prison under the country’s ruling authorities. The…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Best Deeds During Arbaeen Walk Are Observing Obligations, Avoiding Prohibitions ——————————————————- Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadeq al-Husseini al-Shirazi held his daily scholarly session on Tuesday, 29 Muharram 1448, where he answered questions from attendees on various jurisprudential matters.…