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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi discusses rulings on committing murder, clinical death
December 31, 2023
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi discusses rulings on committing murder, clinical death
The daily scholarly meeting of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadegh al-Hosseini al-Shirazi was held on Saturday, the 16th of Jumadi al-Thani. In this session, just like the previous meetings, the Marja answered the questions of the attendees about various jurisprudence issues.…
Muslims commemorate martyrdom of Ayatollah Hassan al-Shirazi
December 31, 2023
Muslims commemorate martyrdom of Ayatollah Hassan al-Shirazi
Shia followers of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, commemorated on Saturday the martyrdom of one of the icons of the Shia Renaissance, His Eminence Ayatollah Hassan al-Shirazi (may Allah shower him with mercy, who was assassinated by the treacherous…
‘Who is Hussain?’ Charity carries out humanitarian campaign in Karachi, Pakistan
December 31, 2023
‘Who is Hussain?’ Charity carries out humanitarian campaign in Karachi, Pakistan
The global humanitarian organization “Who is Hussein?”, through its team in Pakistan, implemented a charity initiative to distribute gifts to orphans in the city of Karachi. The initiative came in conjunction with the celebrations of the believers on the occasion…
AFJC annual report: Over 60 journalists arrested, 168 violations of journalist rights in Afghanistan
December 30, 2023
AFJC annual report: Over 60 journalists arrested, 168 violations of journalist rights in Afghanistan
The Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) says in an annual report that in 2023, 168 incidents of journalists’ rights violations occurred in Afghanistan, including the arrest of 61 journalists by the Taliban. The center highlighted that these incidents predominantly involved killings,…
Starvation, death stalk overwhelming majority of Ethiopia’s Tigray population: Regional president
December 30, 2023
Starvation, death stalk overwhelming majority of Ethiopia’s Tigray population: Regional president
Ethiopia’s northern region is suffering from dire humanitarian conditions as the risk of starvation and death hovers above the population, the presidency of an interim regional administration said Friday. The legacies of the destructive war in Tigray and drought-induced famine…
Delhi’s Sunehri Masjid faces demolition: Outcry over threat to Muslim lives, heritage, history
December 29, 2023
Delhi’s Sunehri Masjid faces demolition: Outcry over threat to Muslim lives, heritage, history
A public notice in last Sunday’s newspapers of Delhi has become a matter of discussion and concern for scores of the Muslim community, heritage enthusiasts, and curators in the national capital. The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) in the public…
Number of illegal migrants crossing from Mexico into US exceeds 2.24M in 2023
December 29, 2023
Number of illegal migrants crossing from Mexico into US exceeds 2.24M in 2023
The International Organization of Migration (IOM) revealed that the number of irregular migrants attempting to reach the US from Central American nations through Mexico has exceeded 2.24 million in 2023. The IOM’s figures, covering the period from January to November…
India used Pegasus spyware on high-profile journalists, Amnesty says
December 29, 2023
India used Pegasus spyware on high-profile journalists, Amnesty says
India’s government has used the highly invasive Pegasus spyware to target high-profile journalists, according to a new investigation by Amnesty International and The Washington Post. Created by Israeli firm NSO Group, Pegasus can be used to access a phone’s messages…
Swedish start-up Modvion launches world’s tallest wooden wind turbine
December 29, 2023
Swedish start-up Modvion launches world’s tallest wooden wind turbine
In a groundbreaking move towards eco-friendly wind power, Swedish start-up Modvion has successfully erected the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine, reaching an impressive height of 150 meters, BBC reported. This innovative project challenges the dominance of steel in turbine construction…
Chain-reaction crash in Turkey kills 10, injures 57 on foggy highway
December 29, 2023
Chain-reaction crash in Turkey kills 10, injures 57 on foggy highway
A chain-reaction crash Thursday involving seven vehicles on a motorway in northwest Turkey killed at least 10 people and injured 57 others, officials said. The pileup occurred in dense fog and low visibility on the Northern Marmara Highway in Sakarya…