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Swedish Court orders deportation of Quran-offender Iraqi refugee
February 8, 2024
Swedish Court orders deportation of Quran-offender Iraqi refugee
The Swedish Migration Court has confirmed that an Iraqi man who staged a series of public Quran burnings last year will be deported, Anadolu Agency reported Wednesday. While Salwan Momika has been accused of providing false information in his asylum…
Bomb attack kills at least 5 in Somali town of Afgoye
February 8, 2024
Bomb attack kills at least 5 in Somali town of Afgoye
At least five people were killed Wednesday and 10 wounded in a bomb attack in Somalia’s lower Shabelle region in the state of South West, according to officials. According to Anadolu Agency, the attack involved an improvised explosive (IED) device…
Polls open in Pakistan amid suspended phone services day after Islamic State claims bombings
February 8, 2024
Polls open in Pakistan amid suspended phone services day after Islamic State claims bombings
Phone services were suspended in Pakistan for security reasons on Thursday as polls opened in its general election, a day after two bomb blasts at the election offices of a political party and an independent candidate in south-west Pakistan killed…
Twin bombings kill at least 26 as Pakistan gears up for election
February 7, 2024
Twin bombings kill at least 26 as Pakistan gears up for election
Two bomb blasts occurred today, Wednesday, outside poll candidate offices in southwestern Pakistan, resulting in at least 26 deaths and numerous injuries, officials and local media outlets said. The first blast near an independent candidate’s office in Pishin district caused…
Shias prepare to mark al-Mab’ath al-Nabawi in Holy Najaf
February 7, 2024
Shias prepare to mark al-Mab’ath al-Nabawi in Holy Najaf
Shia followers of AhlulBayet, peace be upon them, in Iraq and other neighboring and world countries are preparing to revive the anniversary of al-Mab’ath an-Nabawi, an event which marks the start of the Holy Prophet’s Islamic Mission. On this blessed…
Somalia: Multiple blasts in market leave 10 dead, 20 others injured
February 7, 2024
Somalia: Multiple blasts in market leave 10 dead, 20 others injured
At least 10 people were killed on Tuesday in a crowded market in Mogadishu, the Somali capital, after multiple blasts, Al Jazeera reported. The incident happened within the Bakara market in the city, leaving more than 20 people injured. The…
Escalation of violence in disputed area in South Sudan kills dozens, including high-rank cops
February 7, 2024
Escalation of violence in disputed area in South Sudan kills dozens, including high-rank cops
Dozens were reportedly killed in attacks in a disputed area between Western Barh El Ghazal State and Warrap State in South Sudan, officials said Tuesday. About 20 people, including high-ranking police, army and national security officers were killed in fighting…
Saudi authorities arrest 10, summon dozens following chants in honor of Imam Ali
February 7, 2024
Saudi authorities arrest 10, summon dozens following chants in honor of Imam Ali
Saudi media outlets reported today, Wednesday, that the State Security Presidency has arrested more than 10 people and summoned others from the fan club of Al-Safa Club in the Shia city of Qatif, on the basis of chanting short poems…
Grand Ayatollah al-Najafi: Shias have the greatest responsibility in disseminating Islamic principles
February 7, 2024
Grand Ayatollah al-Najafi: Shias have the greatest responsibility in disseminating Islamic principles
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi received a Shia delegation from the United States and spoke to them about the importance of disseminating the teachings and knowledge of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, to the whole world. His Eminence emphasized during…
At least 11 killed, 150 injured in Indian fireworks factory massive explosion
February 7, 2024
At least 11 killed, 150 injured in Indian fireworks factory massive explosion
At least 11 people were killed and another 150 injured in the massive explosion that occurred on Tuesday at an Indian fireworks factory in Hadra district in Madhya Pradesh, in the centre of the country, news outlets reported. The explosion…