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Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation continues relief efforts for displaced Lebanese families
October 21, 2024
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation continues relief efforts for displaced Lebanese families
As Israeli attacks on Lebanese cities persist, displacing thousands of families and worsening living conditions, the Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development continues its “Together for Lebanon” campaign, providing urgent aid to affected families. Under the supervision…
In commemoration of 1920 Revolution, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid describes it as “Noble Legacy”
October 21, 2024
In commemoration of 1920 Revolution, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid describes it as “Noble Legacy”
In a message marking the 105th anniversary of the 1920 Iraqi Revolution, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi described the event as a pivotal moment in Iraq’s history, referring to it as a “noble legacy.” The revolution, which resisted British…
Controversy erupts over discovery of hidden tomb in Petra, Jordan
October 21, 2024
Controversy erupts over discovery of hidden tomb in Petra, Jordan
The discovery of a hidden underground tomb in Jordan’s Petra by American archaeologists has sparked widespread controversy among archaeologists. The archaeological site is believed to date back to the 1st century BCE. A report from the American Center for Archaeological…
Experts urge world leaders to confront biodiversity crisis
October 21, 2024
Experts urge world leaders to confront biodiversity crisis
As world leaders gather for the COP16 UN biodiversity conference in Cali, Colombia, scientists are sounding the alarm about an impending crisis that threatens Earth’s ecosystems, The Guardian reported. With alarming declines in wildlife populations and critical ecosystems nearing tipping…
Over 230 Migrants Rescued from Boat off Spain’s Canary Islands Amid Surge in Irregular Migration
October 21, 2024
Over 230 Migrants Rescued from Boat off Spain’s Canary Islands Amid Surge in Irregular Migration
On October 20, Spanish coast guards rescued 231 migrants, including 14 women and three children, from a wooden boat near Gran Canaria’s main port, Arab News reported. This incident marks the largest single rescue of the year in the region.…
Hong Kong Aims to Certify 500 Halal Restaurants by 2025 to Attract Muslim Tourists
October 21, 2024
Hong Kong Aims to Certify 500 Halal Restaurants by 2025 to Attract Muslim Tourists
Hong Kong’s government is working to attract more Muslim tourists by expanding halal dining options, targeting over 500 certified halal restaurants by the end of 2025, About Islam website revealed yesterday. This initiative, up from the current 142 certified establishments,…
Taliban to Convert State Television Stations into Radio Outlets
October 21, 2024
Taliban to Convert State Television Stations into Radio Outlets
The Taliban is reportedly planning to convert state television stations into radio outlets following its ban on broadcasting images of living beings, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. Sources indicate that staff from the national television network in Kabul and other provinces…
Pakistani Senate Approves Legislation to Enhance Islamic Banking Framework
October 21, 2024
Pakistani Senate Approves Legislation to Enhance Islamic Banking Framework
In a late-night session on Saturday, the Senate passed the Banking Companies Amendment Bill, aimed at strengthening the legal framework for Islamic banking in Pakistan, Dawn reported yesterday. The session, initially scheduled for 11 AM, faced multiple delays due to…
Lebanon’s historical landmarks at risk amid ongoing war
October 20, 2024
Lebanon’s historical landmarks at risk amid ongoing war
Ba’albek Mayor Mustafa al-Shaal confirmed that the damage caused by the assault near the archaeological site of Qubbat Douris poses a major threat to Lebanon’s cultural heritage. He highlighted that the assault caused part of the upper stones to collapse…
Number of Muslims and Christians predicted to be equal by 2060
October 20, 2024
Number of Muslims and Christians predicted to be equal by 2060
The European daily newspaper “Telegrafi” published a special report, enriched with charts, that mapped the distribution of countries with the largest Muslim populations and their ratio to Christians worldwide. The newspaper, in a report viewed by the Shia Waves Agency,…