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Kuwait announces thwart of terrorist attempt to attack Shia citizens
January 26, 2024
Kuwait announces thwart of terrorist attempt to attack Shia citizens
Three individuals of Arab origin have been arrested in Kuwait and referred to prosecutors for being part of a terrorist group that attempted to attack Shia Muslims and their places of worship, according to state news agency Kuna. The arrests…
Freight through Suez Canal drops by 45% since start of Houthi attacks, UN says
January 26, 2024
Freight through Suez Canal drops by 45% since start of Houthi attacks, UN says
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has warned of the risks of higher inflation, uncertainty of food security and increased greenhouse gas emissions due to the drop in freight going through the Suez Canal. According to UNCTAD,…
More civilian lives lost in conflicts, clashes in African nations
January 26, 2024
More civilian lives lost in conflicts, clashes in African nations
At least 30 people have been killed in renewed violence in Nigeria’s central Plateau State, where clashes between Muslim herders and Christian farming communities have erupted for years, Al-Jazeera reported on Thursday. According to community leaders, despite a 24-hour curfew…
Burkina Faso commits apparent war crimes, says HRW
January 26, 2024
Burkina Faso commits apparent war crimes, says HRW
Human Rights Watch said Thursday that Burkina Faso’s security forces last year killed at least 60 civilians in three different drone strikes, which the group says may have constituted war crimes. The West African nation’s government claimed the strikes targeted…
UN chief calls for urgent action to combat terrorism in Africa
January 26, 2024
UN chief calls for urgent action to combat terrorism in Africa
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday emphasized the urgent need to combat the rising tide of terrorism in Africa, describing the situation as a “clear and present danger” not only to the continent but to the world. “Now this building,…
Pakistan points to Indian agents for killing 2 nationals on its soil, says it has ‘credible evidence’
January 26, 2024
Pakistan points to Indian agents for killing 2 nationals on its soil, says it has ‘credible evidence’
Islamabad on Thursday accused longtime rival India of being involved in the killing of two Pakistanis in Pakistan last year, a charge New Delhi immediately rejected. Addressing a news conference in the capital Islamabad, Foreign Secretary Syrus Sajjad Qazi claimed…
Somalin security forces kill 30 al-Shabaab terrorists in operation in central province
January 26, 2024
Somalin security forces kill 30 al-Shabaab terrorists in operation in central province
Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said Thursday it killed 30 terrorists in an operation against the al-Shabaab terror group in the central province of Galgadud. The spy agency said top al-Shabaab commanders, including foreign nationalists, were killed in…
Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra Courtyard hosts largest banquet in celebration of Imam Ali’s blessed birth
January 25, 2024
Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra Courtyard hosts largest banquet in celebration of Imam Ali’s blessed birth
The Holy Courtyard of Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra, peace be upon her, in the vicinity of Imam Ali’s Holy Shrine in Holy Najaf hosted the largest and longest banquet on the night of the 13th of Rajab al-Asab, on the occasion…
Intel Non-Violence Organization releases message on Intel Education Day
January 25, 2024
Intel Non-Violence Organization releases message on Intel Education Day
The International Non-Violence Organization (Freemuslim) extended its congratulations to teachers for their noble efforts that serve all of humanity, while urging all officials in different countries to intensify efforts to support education on all levels. On the International Day of…
Uttar Pradesh declares statewide holiday to celebrate blessed birth of Imam Ali
January 25, 2024
Uttar Pradesh declares statewide holiday to celebrate blessed birth of Imam Ali
A statewide holiday has been declared in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, Jan. 25, which coincides with the 13th of the blessed month of Rajab, on the occasion of the birth of Imam Ali, peace be upon…