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Iraq’s parliament passes legislation criminalizing same-sex relationships with maximum 15 years in jail
April 29, 2024
Iraq’s parliament passes legislation criminalizing same-sex relationships with maximum 15 years in jail
Iraq’s parliament approved a law criminalizing same-sex relationships with a maximum 15-year prison sentence on Saturday, Reuters reported. The law aims to “protect Iraqi society from moral depravity and the calls for homosexuality that have overtaken the world,” the news…
Suez Canal revenue drops 50% amid Red Sea tension, says Egypt’s minister
April 29, 2024
Suez Canal revenue drops 50% amid Red Sea tension, says Egypt’s minister
Suez Canal revenue has fallen by 50% due to disruptions in shipping caused by tension in the Red Sea, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday citing Egypt’s planning minister Hala El-Saeed. The Suez Canal, a critical maritime route for global trade, is…
Turkish Minister of Transport says “Development Road” project with Iraq will boost world trade
April 28, 2024
Turkish Minister of Transport says “Development Road” project with Iraq will boost world trade
The Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, affirmed that the “Development Road” project will facilitate the transportation of goods to all European countries without interruption through a road and railway extending from the Iraqi port of Al-Faw to…
Misbah Al-Husseini Foundation reiterates its readiness to serve orphans in Iraq
April 28, 2024
Misbah Al-Husseini Foundation reiterates its readiness to serve orphans in Iraq
The director of the Ma’sbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development in the holy city of Karbala, Abdul Sahib Al-Kishwan, has expressed the organization’s full readiness to propose effective and impactful projects and programs to support the orphans in the…
Freemuslim calls on Economic Forum participants to address challenges in Arab, Islamic countries
April 28, 2024
Freemuslim calls on Economic Forum participants to address challenges in Arab, Islamic countries
The Freemuslim Association—an anti-violence organization based in Washington, D.C.—has called on all the governments participating in the Economic Forum, which is held in Saudi Arabia, to review and discuss the challenges facing the peoples of the region, particularly in freedom…
Christian woman burns Holy Quran in Stockholm, Sweden
April 28, 2024
Christian woman burns Holy Quran in Stockholm, Sweden
A Swedish woman, self-identified as “Woman of the Cross,” has burned a copy of the Holy Quran once again in the Skarholmen area of the Swedish capital, Stockholm. This is the same area where the 39-year-old Swedish man, Michael Janike,…
“Who is Hussain?” Orlando team distributes food packages to patients
April 28, 2024
“Who is Hussain?” Orlando team distributes food packages to patients
“Who is Hussain?” Charity’s team of Orlando, in partnership with other charitable groups, assembled 100 food packages and distributed them to patients at the American Muslim Community Clinic (AMCC). AMCC, a medical centre based in Longwood, Florida, provides free healthcare…
Powerful earthquakes strike Japan, Indonesia, causing limited damage
April 28, 2024
Powerful earthquakes strike Japan, Indonesia, causing limited damage
At least four people were injured after a powerful magnitude-6.5 earthquake shook the island of Java, Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) said on Sunday. The epicenter of the quake was about 150 kilometers (93.2 miles) south of Garut,…
Iraq exerts efforts to face threat Syrian Al-Hol camp poses
April 28, 2024
Iraq exerts efforts to face threat Syrian Al-Hol camp poses
The Iraqi MP Thaer al-Jubouri stated that Iraq has taken three measures to confront the threat of the Syrian Al-Hol camp. Al-Jabouri emphasized securing the border to prevent infiltration, prioritizing border security, activating intelligence monitoring, and repatriating all terrorists to…
In groundbreaking initiative, Sudanese woman helps 54 women learn Holy Quran by heart
April 28, 2024
In groundbreaking initiative, Sudanese woman helps 54 women learn Holy Quran by heart
In a groundbreaking initiative, a Sudanese woman successfully assisted 54 women and girls to memorize the Holy Quran in a record time of 99 days. This remarkable achievement comes amidst the difficult circumstances in Sudan, including political, economic, and social…