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More than 1,000 orphans repledge allegiance to Imam Ali on Ghadir Day
June 24, 2024
More than 1,000 orphans repledge allegiance to Imam Ali on Ghadir Day
More than a thousand orphans in Holy Najaf participated in a massive march organized on Sunday by several organizations in the holy city to repledge their allegiance to Imam Ali, peace be upon him, on the blessed occasion of Ghadir…
‘Sons of Kuwait’ charity launches project to help disadvantaged children in Tanzania
June 24, 2024
‘Sons of Kuwait’ charity launches project to help disadvantaged children in Tanzania
The Sons of Kuwait Charitable Organization has launched a major project to secure the needs of orphans and the poor in the city of Singida, Tanzania, in southern Africa. In an exclusive interview with Shia News Agency, the organizers of…
More than 1,300 deaths during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi heath ministry confirms
June 24, 2024
More than 1,300 deaths during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi heath ministry confirms
Saudi Arabia’s health minister said on Sunday the death toll during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage reached 1,301. Speaking to state television, Fahd al-Jalajel said that 83 percent of the deceased were pilgrims who had undertaken the journey without the necessary permits. Temperatures…
Two airstrikes kill 7 “terrorists in Iraq’s Salah al-Din Governorate
June 24, 2024
Two airstrikes kill 7 “terrorists in Iraq’s Salah al-Din Governorate
The Iraqi Joint Operations Command announced yesterday that seven militants, described as “terrorists,” including a “dangerous leader,” were killed in two Iraqi airstrikes carried out “on their hideouts in Salah al-Din Governorate” north of Baghdad. The Iraqi Operations Command stated…
Turkey: 100-year-old mosque’s minaret survives as water submerges entire village
June 24, 2024
Turkey: 100-year-old mosque’s minaret survives as water submerges entire village
The İhlas News Agency published footage showing the complete submersion of the village of Karakurt in Kars Province, Turkey, and the evacuation of the village after the Karakurt Dam retained the waters. The village, which used to have around 200…
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi calls on Shia Muslims to celebrate Eid al-Ghadir
June 24, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi calls on Shia Muslims to celebrate Eid al-Ghadir
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi has called on the followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, to celebrate and rejoice on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir, the greatest Eid of God. This message was conveyed in a statement from al-Najafi’s…
Landslide Disaster Claims 7 Lives in Eastern Afghanistan
June 24, 2024
Landslide Disaster Claims 7 Lives in Eastern Afghanistan
At least seven people have tragically perished in a landslide incident that struck a village in Paktia province, eastern Afghanistan, Xinhua news agency reported today. The natural disaster occurred late on Sunday in Jakaorgor village, Janikhail district, when the landslide…
Pakistan Launches New Counter-Terror Campaign “Azm-e-Istehkam”
June 24, 2024
Pakistan Launches New Counter-Terror Campaign “Azm-e-Istehkam”
Pakistan announced a major counter-terrorism initiative named “Azm-e-Istehkam” (resolve for durability), Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. This reinvigorated campaign aims to eradicate extremism and terrorism through a multi-pronged approach. The announcement comes amidst rising violence, with 2023 recording the highest number…
Niger Army Kills Key ISIS Member in Western Raid
June 24, 2024
Niger Army Kills Key ISIS Member in Western Raid
Niger’s military says it killed a prominent member of the terror group ISIS, also known as Daesh, during a raid in the volatile Tillaberi region, TRT World reported yesterday. This operation comes amidst ongoing struggles against extremist groups in the…
Iraqi provinces record highest temperatures worldwide, data shows
June 23, 2024
Iraqi provinces record highest temperatures worldwide, data shows
Iraqi cities have recorded the highest temperatures globally, according to international indicators, with 11 provinces topping the list of the world’s hottest cities, reaching temperatures near the boiling point. According to US data, the city of Amara recorded the highest…