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Preparations Begin for Temporary Tel Al-Zaynabiya Shrine in Karbala Ahead of Arba’een KARBALA, Iraq – As the Arba’een pilgrimage approaches, preparations have commenced for the establishment of the temporary Tel Al-Zaynabiya shrine in the holy city of Karbala. Washing and…

Four killed in Sweida as sectarian clashes resurface ———————————– Renewed sectarian clashes erupted on Sunday in southern Syria’s Druze-majority Sweida province, resulting in at least four deaths, Arab News reported. The violence follows a fragile ceasefire established last month after…

Pakistan Monsoon Rains Claim 299 Lives, Including 140 Children ———————————– The death toll from ongoing monsoon rains across Pakistan has tragically risen to 299, with 140 children among the fatalities, Anadolu Agency reported citing the country’s National Disaster Management Authority…

Woman Arrested After Toddler Found in Suitcase on New Zealand Bus ——————————— A 27-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with ill-treatment and neglect of a child after a two-year-old girl was discovered in a suitcase on a bus, The…

Experts Warn AI Chatbots May Worsen Mental Health Crises ———————————— Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, increasingly used as alternatives to traditional therapy, are raising alarms among experts who caution that these tools could exacerbate existing mental health issues, The Guardian reported.…

WFP Sounds Alarm on Soaring Hunger in Afghanistan, Appeals for $539 Million ———————————- The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a grave warning regarding the escalating hunger crisis in Afghanistan, urgently appealing for $539 million in aid to sustain its…

The annual Arba’een pilgrimage, a monumental religious observance, has transcended its traditional scope to become a significant global event with immense potential for cultural diplomacy. A new article, “The Role of Women in the Cultural Diplomacy of Arbaeen: An International…

The Taliban’s urban development initiatives in Kabul are facing strong protests and accusations of targeted persecution from residents of predominantly Shia areas. Under the guise of “street widening,” homes are being demolished, allegedly without adequate compensation or alternative housing, disproportionately…

Kadhimiya Holy Shrine Launches Round-the-Clock Service Plan for Arbaeen Pilgrims —————————— The Holy Shrine of Kadhimiya has initiated a comprehensive, round-the-clock service plan to accommodate the millions of pilgrims expected for the upcoming Arbaeen visitation. This extensive plan aims to…

East Asia’s Pollution Cuts May Have Unintended Role in Warming, Study Finds ……………. Efforts to reduce air pollution in East Asia over the past decade have improved public health but may have inadvertently accelerated global warming, South China Morning Post…