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ISIS Attacks Syrian Checkpoint, Killing Five SDF Members ——————————— A checkpoint in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, was attacked on July 31 by the Islamic State (ISIS) group, resulting in the deaths of five members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Shia…

Son of Shia Cleric Killed in Terrorist Attack in Karachi —————————– Ali Warith, the son of prominent Shia cleric Maulana Rajab Ali Bangash, was killed in a terrorist attack in Karachi, Shia Waves Persian reported. The attack, carried out by…

Persian Medicine Experts to Provide Health Services for Arba’een —————————— The Iranian health ministry has organized a team of Persian medicine experts to offer health services to pilgrims during the Arba’een pilgrimage, Tehran Times reported. The team, which includes doctors,…

Kadhimiya Shrine Launches 24-Hour Service Plan for Arba’een Pilgrims ———————- The Holy Shrine of Kadhimiya has launched a comprehensive, round-the-clock service plan to accommodate the millions of pilgrims expected for the upcoming Arba’een commemoration, Shia Waves Persian reported. The extensive…

Pakistan to Begin Deportation of Afghan Refugees in September —————————- Pakistan’s government has announced that it will begin deporting Afghan refugees with expired temporary residency cards on September 1, 2025, Anadolu Agency reported. The policy, part of the national Illegal…

Pakistan’s Social Sector Adapts to Global Aid Cuts ———————— Pakistan’s social sector has demonstrated resilience and adaptability in the face of global aid cuts, particularly following the abrupt termination of US foreign aid, Anadolu Agency reported. Despite this and other…

Dutch Mayor to Visit Vandalized Mosque After Second Attack —————————- A mosque under construction in the northeastern Dutch city of Assen has been vandalized for a second time, prompting a visit from Mayor Marco Out., Iqna.ir reported. The most recent…

Kafill Water Factory Boosts Production for Arba’een Pilgrims ————————— The Al-Abbas Holy Shrine’s Kafill Water Factory has increased its daily production to 50,000 bottles of drinking water in anticipation of the Arba’een pilgrimage. The move is a response to the…

Iraqi Military Deploys Troops and Medical Equipment for Arba’een Pilgrimage ——————————- In anticipation of the peak of the Arba’een pilgrimage and rising temperatures, Iraq’s Ministry of Defense has announced the widespread deployment of military forces and medical equipment along the…

Al-Zaynabiya Hill Shrine Prepares for Arba’een Pilgrims ——————————————- The holy shrine of Al-Zaynabiya Hill (Tal Al-Zaynabiya) in Karbala has announced its full readiness to host pilgrims for the Arba’een commemoration. Officials at the site have prepared the necessary service and…