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UN describes situation in Yemen as “one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world”
March 18, 2024
UN describes situation in Yemen as “one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world”
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees described the crisis in Yemen as “one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world.” In a post on its official account on the X platform, the agency pointed out that the number of…
Iraq plans to establish two new museums dedicated to antiquities, Islamic properties
March 18, 2024
Iraq plans to establish two new museums dedicated to antiquities, Islamic properties
The Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities announced plans to establish two new museums in the capital, Baghdad, one dedicated to antiquities and the other to Islamic properties, in cooperation with the UNESCO. Dr. Abbas Abdul Mendil, the assistant…
Pakistan’s cross-border attacks into Afghanistan raises tensions
March 18, 2024
Pakistan’s cross-border attacks into Afghanistan raises tensions
Pakistan has conducted overnight air attacks inside Afghanistan, while the Taliban claimed hours later to have fired across the border, the Al Jazeera reported. Tensions flared on Monday between Islamabad and Kabul following the overnight raids, with Pakistan claiming the…
Putin wins Russian Presidential election amid criticisms of unfairness
March 18, 2024
Putin wins Russian Presidential election amid criticisms of unfairness
President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia’s election on Sunday with 87.8% of the vote, cementing his already tight grip on power for another 6 years. According to the Central Election Commission of Russia, 112 million people…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in India holds annual Ramadan meeting for religious preachers, missionaries
March 17, 2024
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in India holds annual Ramadan meeting for religious preachers, missionaries
The office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in India has held its annual meeting for religious preachers and missionaries during the holy month of Ramadan, with a focus on intensifying religious programs. The director of the office of the Supreme Religious…
UNICEF: Severe malnutrition doubles in northern Gaza, amid ongoing restrictions on aid delivery
March 17, 2024
UNICEF: Severe malnutrition doubles in northern Gaza, amid ongoing restrictions on aid delivery
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that one in every three children under the age of two in northern Gaza is suffering from severe malnutrition due to restrictions on aid delivery. The UN agency stated in a press…
Shia communities worldwide emphasize importance of blessed Ramadan in introducing Islam
March 17, 2024
Shia communities worldwide emphasize importance of blessed Ramadan in introducing Islam
Shia communities in Europe and the Americas have emphasized that the month of Ramadan is an opportunity to show the bright and great image of the authentic Shia sect, and the noble values and ethics of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon…
In a provocative incident, extremists burn copies of Holy Quran in Sweden
March 17, 2024
In a provocative incident, extremists burn copies of Holy Quran in Sweden
Sweden witnessed a controversial and provocative incident during the blessed month of Ramadan, where activists “Slawan Najm” and “Jed Sandberg” staged a provocative display in front of the Swedish Parliament in Stockholm, where they burned a copy of the Holy…
Holy Karbala now receives more than 80M pilgrims around the year, Governor announces
March 17, 2024
Holy Karbala now receives more than 80M pilgrims around the year, Governor announces
The Governor of the Holy City of Karbala, Nasif Jasim Al-Khattabi, has announced that more than 80 million visitors arrive in the province annually, with a significant increase in visits on Fridays. During a televised interview followed by Shia Waves…
Syria: Suspected ISIS landmine blast kills sixteen truffle hunters
March 17, 2024
Syria: Suspected ISIS landmine blast kills sixteen truffle hunters
At least 16 people, including nine women, have been killed in northern Syria while hunting for truffles, according to a UK-based monitor. The civilians were killed when their vehicle hit a mine in a former stronghold of the Islamic State…