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UN Warns of Global Famine Risk if Blockage of Strait of Hormuz Persists —————————— The United Nations has issued a stark warning that prolonged disruptions to navigation through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a severe global food crisis and…

UN Chief Says Unfair International System Limits Africa’s Potential, Calls for Reform ——————————————– United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres has warned that the current international system is unfair and has hindered Africa from fully realizing its extensive economic, political and social…

Deadly Explosion Hits Market in Northwest Pakistan — At Least Nine Dead, Dozens Wounded ———————————— An explosion ripped through a crowded market in northwest Pakistan’s Lakki Marwat District on Tuesday, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens more, according…

Global Nursing Workforce Under Pressure on International Nurses Day 2026: Shortages, Burnout and Calls for Empowerment ——————————————– Global health organizations and media outlets marked International Nurses Day 2026 (May 12) with renewed concern about deepening workforce crises affecting nursing professionals worldwide.…

Successful First Liver Transplant Surgery in Holy City of Karbala Saves Two Mothers’ Lives ———————————– The Imam Zain al-Abidin Hospital in the holy city of Karbala has successfully carried out its first-ever liver transplant surgeries, marking a significant milestone for…

Sacred Domes of Kadhimayn Shrine Ritually Cleaned in Preparation for Martyrdom Anniversary of Ibn al-Ridha (Peace Be Upon Him) —————————————— On the eve of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (peace be upon him), a spiritual ceremony was held…

Syrian Security Forces Targeted in Attack West of Hasakah ——————————- Several members of the Syrian security forces were killed and injured after gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying security personnel in the countryside of Hasakah, northeastern Syria. On Monday,…

Al-Abbas Shrine to Fund Restoration of Shrine of Muhammad ibn Musa al-Kadhim in Dezful —————————————— The Secretary-General of the Al-Abbas Shrine, Mr. Isa Al-Kharasan, announced that the holy shrine would cover the costs of restoring the golden decoration of the…

UN Warns of Deteriorating Humanitarian Situation in Lebanon Despite Ceasefire —————————————- The United Nations has warned that the humanitarian situation in Lebanon continues to worsen despite the ongoing ceasefire agreement, as airstrikes persist and more casualties are reported. The UN…

Rising Restrictions on Shia Community in Afghanistan Amid Transportation Challenges ——————————————— The Shia community in Kabul has faced growing restrictions and challenges due to recent policies that have impacted their daily lives, particularly in the western parts of the city.…