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New York Governor signs legislation to protect children against ‘addictive’ social media content

New York Governor signs legislation to protect children against ‘addictive’ social media content

New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed two bills into law aimed at regulating digital platforms’ algorithms and the use of children’s data, as reported by CNN. This groundbreaking action makes New York the first state to pass legislation overseeing…
Pakistan: Journalist Murdered, Press Freedom Under Threat

Pakistan: Journalist Murdered, Press Freedom Under Threat

Pakistani journalist Khalil Jibran was shot dead this week, marking the 6th such killing this year, VOA reported in an article yesterday. The latest premeditated murder highlights a worsening climate for press freedom in the country. In response, Reporters Without…
13 Dhul Hajjah marks demise anniversary of Grand Ayatollah Mirza Mohammad Taghi al-Shirazi

13 Dhul Hajjah marks demise anniversary of Grand Ayatollah Mirza Mohammad Taghi al-Shirazi

The 13th of Dhul-Hajjah marks the demise anniversary of Grand Ayatollah Haj Sheikh Mirza Mohammad Taqi al-Shirazi, may Allah bless his soul, who lead the 1920 revolution of the Iraqi nation against the British colonialists. More details in the following…
Hajj 2024: Over 1,000 Deaths Reported, Many Unregistered Pilgrims Affected by Extreme Heat

Hajj 2024: Over 1,000 Deaths Reported, Many Unregistered Pilgrims Affected by Extreme Heat

This year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has seen a tragic toll, with over 1,000 deaths reported, according to AFP. The sources confirm that more than half were unregistered pilgrims, particularly vulnerable to the scorching summer heat. Each year, tens…
UN top officials call for addressing persecution against women under Taliban rule

UN top officials call for addressing persecution against women under Taliban rule

Nada Al-Nashif, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights at the United Nations, has emphasized that the ongoing oppression of women and girls in Afghanistan is severely jeopardizing the country’s future. In her latest statement, Al-Nashif stressed the need for the…
Excluding children from education costs world $10 trillion per year, UNESCO reports

Excluding children from education costs world $10 trillion per year, UNESCO reports

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reported on Monday that excluding children from school could cost the world around $10 trillion annually by 2030 unless decisive actions are taken by countries to address this issue. The UNESCO…
Grand Marja: Al-Ghadir is not just a historical event but a culture of humanity

Grand Marja: Al-Ghadir is not just a historical event but a culture of humanity

The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, emphasized on Wednesday that the great day of Ghadir is not just a historical event or merely an incident, but rather a culture of humanity without which a person cannot truly…
UN chief calls for serious actions to completely eradicate hate speech

UN chief calls for serious actions to completely eradicate hate speech

On the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, observed on June 18, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stated that “hate speech has no place, and we must all work to completely eradicate it.” Guterres affirmed that hate speech is…
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine prepares 40,000 Ya Hussein flags to raise on Ashura in London

Imam Hussein Holy Shrine prepares 40,000 Ya Hussein flags to raise on Ashura in London

The Secretariat-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the preparation of 40,000 flags bearing the name of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, to parade through the streets of London in commemoration of the tragic Battle of Karbala. Alaa…
“Who is Hussein” charity distributes 250 meal packages in India’s Shimoga city

“Who is Hussein” charity distributes 250 meal packages in India’s Shimoga city

The UK-based “Who is Hussain?” charity has carried out a humanitarian campaign to distribute food packs to needy people in the Indian city of Shimoga. According to a statement on its official Facebook account, the charity said that “Our amazing…
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