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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi calls on intellectuals, researchers to re-examine true Islam
April 21, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi calls on intellectuals, researchers to re-examine true Islam
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, called on intellectuals, writers, and researchers across the world to re-examine the true Islam represented by the Messenger of Allah, and his successor, Imam Ali, peace be upon them. In…
Holy Karbala hosts central graduation ceremony for Iraqi universities
April 21, 2024
Holy Karbala hosts central graduation ceremony for Iraqi universities
Yesterday, Friday, the holy city of Karbala embraced the 4th central graduation ceremony for the Iraqi universities, where more than 4500 students performed the rituals of visiting the shrine of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, peace be upon him. Shia Waves correspondent…
Freemuslim Association calls on UN to exert further efforts to reduce violence worldwide
April 21, 2024
Freemuslim Association calls on UN to exert further efforts to reduce violence worldwide
The Freemuslim Association, an international anti-violence organization, emphasized the need for concerted efforts to defuse the crises described as deadly in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, through fair settlements that ensure the human rights of peoples. The organization’s position…
Ferry sinks in Central African Republic, leaving at least 20 dead
April 21, 2024
Ferry sinks in Central African Republic, leaving at least 20 dead
A ferry carrying over 300 people sank in the Central African Republic, resulting in at least 20 deaths, the Associated Press reported Saturday. The incident occurred on the Mpoko River in the capital, Bangui, while the ferry was en route…
Pakistan: Almost 100 dead from massive rains, flash floods over last week
April 21, 2024
Pakistan: Almost 100 dead from massive rains, flash floods over last week
98 people lost their lives and 89 others were injured in rain-triggered incidents during the last week after heavy rains and floods struck the northwestern and southwestern parts of Pakistan. According to Anadolu Agency citing the National Disaster Management Authority…
Armenia, Azerbaijan reach agreement on ‘historic’ return of villages
April 20, 2024
Armenia, Azerbaijan reach agreement on ‘historic’ return of villages
Armenia and Azerbaijan have reached a significant milestone in their path towards a peace deal, with Armenia agreeing to return several villages to Azerbaijan after two wars since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Al Jazeera reported. The handover of…
Cholera outbreak in Somalia claims at least 75 lives since January
April 20, 2024
Cholera outbreak in Somalia claims at least 75 lives since January
At least 75 people have died since January in Somalia due to outbreaks of diarrhea and cholera caused by the combined effects of historic droughts and floods induced by El Nino, the World Health Organization said on Friday. According to…
Unknown assailants shoot dead high-profile Afghan Taliban religious scholar in Pakistan
April 20, 2024
Unknown assailants shoot dead high-profile Afghan Taliban religious scholar in Pakistan
A top religious scholar, Mohammad Omar Jan Akhundzada, was assassinated in Quetta, Pakistan, the Taliban government confirmed on Friday. According to VOA, he was leading prayers at a mosque when gunmen stormed in and fatally shot him. The Taliban condemned…
Life expectancy average decreases in Afghanistan, UN reports
April 20, 2024
Life expectancy average decreases in Afghanistan, UN reports
In its annual report analyzing Afghanistan’s situation in 2023, the United Nations announced that the country continues to grapple with “complex and multifaceted challenges”, despite the “tireless efforts” of the organization and its partners to address issues in the nation,…
Interfaith conference aims to increase understanding of Uyghur genocide
April 20, 2024
Interfaith conference aims to increase understanding of Uyghur genocide
The Uyghurs in China are facing detention, forced labor, and cultural erasure, prompting a call for global action at an interfaith conference organized by The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity on Thursday. According to RFA’s article, survivors, experts, and religious…