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Turkish air strike kills PKK youth leader in Iraq
December 14, 2023
Turkish air strike kills PKK youth leader in Iraq
A top PKK member leading the group’s youth branch was killed in a drone strike by Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT), Daily Sabah reported today. According to Turkish Intelligence authorities, the target was preparing for an arson attack in Türkiye’s…
Majority of Muslims anticipate cutting donations due to cost of living, report finds
December 14, 2023
Majority of Muslims anticipate cutting donations due to cost of living, report finds
According to the UK-based Charity Finance Magazine, a survey of British Muslims found that 58% expect to cut back on the money they donate to charity in the next 12 months. The respondents were more likely to make cuts to…
COP28 concludes by approving UAE climate agreement
December 14, 2023
COP28 concludes by approving UAE climate agreement
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) concluded its work on Wednesday, after representatives of nearly 200 countries, in addition to the European Union, Dubai approved the “UAE Climate Agreement”, which features an ambitious climate action plan to limit long-term…
Pakistan rejects Indian Supreme Court’s verdict on disputed Jammu and Kashmir
December 14, 2023
Pakistan rejects Indian Supreme Court’s verdict on disputed Jammu and Kashmir
Pakistan has firmly rejected the Indian Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Article 370, granting special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan’s interim foreign minister, Jalil Abbas Jelani, declared the Supreme Court ruling invalid on Monday, stating that India lacked the…
Egyptian Court retries defendants in murder of Shia preacher Sheikh Hassan Shaata
December 14, 2023
Egyptian Court retries defendants in murder of Shia preacher Sheikh Hassan Shaata
The Second Circuit for Terrorism at the Egyptian Supreme State Security Court announced today, Thursday, the retrial of two defendants in the murder of the Shia preacher Sheikh Hassan Shaata, may God have mercy upon him, which took place in…
UN bodies call for global action on women’s rights in Afghanistan
December 14, 2023
UN bodies call for global action on women’s rights in Afghanistan
A joint report by UN Women, the International Organization for Migration, and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has revealed significant challenges faced by Afghan women, urging global attention and action. The report, “Situation of Women in Afghanistan,” emphasizes…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi remarks on some rulings related to divorce
December 14, 2023
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi remarks on some rulings related to divorce
The daily scholarly meeting of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadegh al-Hosseini al-Shirazi was held on Wednesday, the 28th of Jumadi al-Awwal. In this session, just like the previous meetings, the Marja answered the questions of the attendees about various jurisprudence issues.…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announces Friday as first of Jumada al-Thani 1445 AH
December 14, 2023
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announces Friday as first of Jumada al-Thani 1445 AH
The Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, has announced tomorrow Friday, December 15, as the first day of Jumada al-Thani 1445 AH. In a brief statement received…
Indian court confirms end of special status for Kashmir
December 12, 2023
Indian court confirms end of special status for Kashmir
India’s Supreme Court has upheld the government’s decision to revoke special status for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Ruling on Monday, the court also ordered the region to hold local elections by September 30 next year. The decision is…
Funeral of Husseini orator, Sayyid Mohammed al-Fali, to arrive in Holy Najaf, Holy Karbala tomorrow
December 11, 2023
Funeral of Husseini orator, Sayyid Mohammed al-Fali, to arrive in Holy Najaf, Holy Karbala tomorrow
It is reported in a hadith that “The death of a scholar is a loss that cannot be replaced for as long as the day and night alternate.” The funeral procession of the Husayni orator, Sayyid Mohammad Baqir al-Fali, may…