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Shia community in Germany holds special ceremonies to honor blessed occasions of blessed Rajab
January 21, 2024
Shia community in Germany holds special ceremonies to honor blessed occasions of blessed Rajab
Large numbers of Shia Husseiniyas in Germany have hosted special programs and events to commemorate the days and occasions of the blessed month of Rajab, which they see as an opportunity to seek closeness to Allah Almighty, Holy Prophet and…
As part of Waleed Al-Kaaba Week, Imam Ali Holy Shrine stages exhibition of Shrine’s prominent landmarks
January 21, 2024
As part of Waleed Al-Kaaba Week, Imam Ali Holy Shrine stages exhibition of Shrine’s prominent landmarks
In commemoration of the birth of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, and as part of the activities of the Week of Waleed Al-Kaaba, organized by the Secretariat-General of Imam Ali Holy Shrine, the Media Department at the holy shrine…
Russian flight carrying six goes missing over Afghanistan, crash reported
January 21, 2024
Russian flight carrying six goes missing over Afghanistan, crash reported
A Russian-registered charter plane with six people on board disappeared from radar screens over Afghanistan a day earlier, Russian aviation authorities said on Sunday, after Afghan police said they had received reports of a crash. The plane was a charter…
Taliban detains two journalists in Kabul in another infringement of press freedom
January 21, 2024
Taliban detains two journalists in Kabul in another infringement of press freedom
The Afghanistan Journalists Center has reported the detention of two journalists in Kabul, stating that they were summoned and subsequently detained by the intelligence agency of the Taliban. According to the center’s news release, on Thursday, Ahmed Jawad Rasouli and…
Blast in Northeastern Afghanistan kills 3, injures 6
January 21, 2024
Blast in Northeastern Afghanistan kills 3, injures 6
Local authorities in Kunar province report that an explosion in the province has claimed three lives and left six individuals injured. The security commander in Kunar province mentioned that this incident took place on Saturday, January 20th, in the “Trink”…
Over 50,000 demonstrate disapproval of far-right party, racism in Germany
January 20, 2024
Over 50,000 demonstrate disapproval of far-right party, racism in Germany
More than 50,000 people demonstrated in the “Hamburg is rising against far-right extremism and Neo-Nazi networks,” rally on Friday. Protesters, wielding signs emblazoned with anti-far-right slogans, voiced disapproval of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and Austrian far-right figure…
Germany’s parliament approves easing citizenship laws
January 20, 2024
Germany’s parliament approves easing citizenship laws
German lawmakers have approved legislation to ease the rules on gaining citizenship and end a ban on holding dual citizenship. The legislation will allow people to become eligible for citizenship after five years in Germany or three in case of…
Holy Alavi Shrine preparing to celebrate Imam Ali’s birth anniversary
January 20, 2024
Holy Alavi Shrine preparing to celebrate Imam Ali’s birth anniversary
Ahead of the 13th of Rajab, the birthday of Amir al-Mu’minin, Ali Ibn Abi Talib, peace be upon him, the authorities of the Holy Alavi Shrine have prepared this blessed venue for the upcoming auspicious event. For this purpose, in…
World Index nominates first ten cities in world with highest quality of life in 2023
January 19, 2024
World Index nominates first ten cities in world with highest quality of life in 2023
Vienna, the capital of Austria, was the best city in terms of quality of life in 2023, according to a report by the “World Index” company published on its X platform. Vienna has won the title of the best city…
Over 400 dead, 10,000 infected by cholera outbreak in Zambia
January 19, 2024
Over 400 dead, 10,000 infected by cholera outbreak in Zambia
Zambia is reeling from a major cholera outbreak that has killed more than 400 people and infected more than 10,000, leading authorities to order schools across the country to remain shut after the end-of-year holidays. The Zambian government is embarking…