NEWS
Karbala Charity launches Islamic book fair to promote culture and reading
February 3, 2025
Karbala Charity launches Islamic book fair to promote culture and reading
The Karbala Charity Foundation has opened a book fair on Imam Hussein Street, near the shrine of Ibn Al-Fahd, to promote Islamic culture and encourage youth to read and engage in scientific research. The fair, which began on the 20th…
Global Shia blood donation campaign launched to honor Imam Hussein’s birth anniversary
February 3, 2025
Global Shia blood donation campaign launched to honor Imam Hussein’s birth anniversary
In a gesture of sacrifice and humanity, Shia youth worldwide have launched a major blood donation campaign to mark the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, on the 3rd of Sha’ban. Under the slogan “Drops, Yet Life,”…
SRW reports widespread violations against Shia Muslims in multiple countries
February 3, 2025
SRW reports widespread violations against Shia Muslims in multiple countries
Shia Rights Watch (SRW)—an international pro-Shia rights organization—has released its January 2025 report, detailing significant human rights violations against Shia Muslims across multiple countries. From January 1 to February 1, 2025, the report highlights alarming trends of terrorist attacks, arbitrary…
Gunman Attack in Pakistan Claims Lives of 3 Soldiers, 2 Civilians
February 3, 2025
Gunman Attack in Pakistan Claims Lives of 3 Soldiers, 2 Civilians
Three Pakistani soldiers and two civilians were killed in an attack by unknown gunmen in Dera Ismail Khan, Khaama Press reported. Armed assailants targeted a vehicle transporting security personnel as it traveled from Balochistan to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Reports indicate that…
Trump unveils tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, escalating trade tensions
February 3, 2025
Trump unveils tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, escalating trade tensions
President Donald Trump has announced significant tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, marking a sharp shift in U.S. trade policy. Effective Tuesday, the new tariffs include a 25% duty on most goods from Mexico and Canada and a…
Afghani currency volatility deepens economic struggles
February 3, 2025
Afghani currency volatility deepens economic struggles
Afghanistan’s currency, the afghani, has seen sharp fluctuations in value recently, worsening the economic challenges faced by millions, Afgn Amu news outlet said. The currency’s instability, linked to the suspension of U.S. aid and the Taliban’s currency management, has caused…
Hamas releases Israeli captives in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
February 3, 2025
Hamas releases Israeli captives in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
Hamas has released three Israeli captives as part of a continued exchange under a ceasefire agreement following 15 months of conflict in Gaza. The captives were handed over to the Red Cross in two separate locations in Gaza on Saturday.…
Tanzania breaks tourism record with 5.36 million visitors in 2024
February 3, 2025
Tanzania breaks tourism record with 5.36 million visitors in 2024
Tanzania welcomed 5.36 million tourists in 2024, surpassing its target of 5 million by 2025, according to Pindi Chana, the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism. Speaking at a meeting in Dar es Salaam, Chana revealed that 3.22 million of…
Residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Hosts Majlis Commemorating Blessed Sha’ban Eids
February 3, 2025
Residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Hosts Majlis Commemorating Blessed Sha’ban Eids
With the arrival of the blessed Sha’ban Eids, the honourable residence of Grand Ayatullah Shirazi in the holy city of Qom hosted a gathering of the faithful on Sunday, the 3rd of Sha’ban 1446 A.H. (February 2). Devotees of the…
Discovery of Gigantic Bubbles Above and Below the Milky Way
February 3, 2025
Discovery of Gigantic Bubbles Above and Below the Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered two enormous “bubbles” extending 50,000 light-years above and below the Milky Way galaxy’s center, linked to the supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A, Earth.com reported. These structures, known as the Fermi and eRosita bubbles, were independently identified by…