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Syrian Observatory: Thousands held without trial amid ongoing secrecy
May 27, 2025
Syrian Observatory: Thousands held without trial amid ongoing secrecy
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has raised concern over the continued secrecy surrounding the fate of thousands of detainees held in Syrian prisons without trial. According to the Observatory, over 10,000 individuals remain detained in facilities such as Hama,…
Thailand is home to around 6 million Muslims, head of Islamic center says
May 27, 2025
Thailand is home to around 6 million Muslims, head of Islamic center says
The head of the Islamic Center in Bangkok, Watcharapol Komontamaiti, has estimated that Thailand is home to around 6 million Muslims—approximately 10% of the population—with the majority residing in the southern provinces. Around half a million Muslims live in the…
Kashmir’s Shia Association unveils major organizational plan for Ashura
May 27, 2025
Kashmir’s Shia Association unveils major organizational plan for Ashura
In a significant move to enhance Ashura commemorations, the All Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association (AJKSA) led by Haji Firdous Mirza held a high-level meeting in Srinagar with representatives from 38 Hussaini processional units across the region. The gathering aimed…
Taliban threatens UN female staff in Afghanistan, prompting remote work shift
May 27, 2025
Taliban threatens UN female staff in Afghanistan, prompting remote work shift
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reported a serious escalation in threats against its female staff by Taliban members. According to sources in Kabul, armed Taliban forces have recently raided the homes of several women employed by…
Iraq: Millions of Shia Muslims mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad
May 27, 2025
Iraq: Millions of Shia Muslims mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad
Millions of Shia Muslims gathered today in the holy city of Kadhimiya, Baghdad, to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Jawad (peace be upon him), the ninth Imam of the Ahl al-Bayt. The observance falls annually on…
Major Islamic project nears approval in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
May 27, 2025
Major Islamic project nears approval in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
The Hershey Islamic Center in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, is close to receiving final approval to build a new mosque, Islamic school, and community center in Derry Township. The local planning commission has recommended the project’s approval, marking a significant step…
WHO reports closure of 202 health facilities in Afghanistan amid funding cuts
May 27, 2025
WHO reports closure of 202 health facilities in Afghanistan amid funding cuts
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported the suspension or closure of 202 humanitarian health facilities across Afghanistan by March 25, due to a sharp reduction in funding. The closures, detailed in the organization’s March situation report, directly affect an…
Hamas reportedly agrees to ceasefire proposal as Gaza humanitarian crisis worsens
May 27, 2025
Hamas reportedly agrees to ceasefire proposal as Gaza humanitarian crisis worsens
Hamas has reportedly accepted a new ceasefire proposal aimed at ending the ongoing war in Gaza, according to a Palestinian official who spoke to Reuters on Monday. The official said the plan includes a 70-day truce, the release of 10…
Over 30 citizens killed in Karachi by robbers in five months, police data shows
May 27, 2025
Over 30 citizens killed in Karachi by robbers in five months, police data shows
Police data reveals that 33 people have been killed by robbers in Karachi over the past five months, with 23 cases solved and 10 still under investigation, said SSP Mohammed Shoaib Memon of the Special Investigation Unit (SIU), Dawn newspaper…
Denmark: Imam al-Sadiq Institute Holds Mourning Session in Honour of Imam al-Jawad (peace be upon him)
May 27, 2025
Denmark: Imam al-Sadiq Institute Holds Mourning Session in Honour of Imam al-Jawad (peace be upon him)
A special mourning ceremony commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of the ninth Imam of Guidance and Wilayah, Imam Mohammad ibn Ali al-Jawad (peace be upon him), was held at the Imam al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) Institute in Denmark, one of…