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Muslim migrant fishermen in Taiwan demand reopening of prayer room
February 6, 2024
Muslim migrant fishermen in Taiwan demand reopening of prayer room
Muslim migrant fishermen, residing in Taiwan, have demanded the reopening of a prayer room in New Taipei City’s Xiaguzi Fishing Port as Ramadan is approaching. According to Radio Taiwan International (Rti), the prayer room would serve the needs of those…
Shirazi-affiliated centres provide round-the-clock services to pilgrims of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
February 6, 2024
Shirazi-affiliated centres provide round-the-clock services to pilgrims of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
Several centres, processions, and Hussainiyas affiliated with the offices of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in Iraq have continued to provide their services to visitors of Imam Musa al-Kazim, peace be upon him, around the clock. Shia Waves correspondent…
Al-Qaeda reorganizes in Afghanistan, posing threats to several countries including Iraq, New report reveals
February 6, 2024
Al-Qaeda reorganizes in Afghanistan, posing threats to several countries including Iraq, New report reveals
Nearly two years after the killing of former Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, a report published by the “Long War Journal” reveals that the organization continues to expand its activities in Afghanistan by establishing training camps and taking control of religious…
More than 13M pilgrims commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
February 6, 2024
More than 13M pilgrims commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
The Secretariat-General of Al-Kadhimiya Holy Shrine has confirmed that the number of pilgrims visiting Imam Musa Kadhim, peace be upon him, on his martyrdom anniversary this year has exceeded 13 million people. Saad Al-Hijjya , Deputy Secretary-General of Al-Kadhimiya Holy…
1.8 million people contract respiratory conditions in one month: Afghanistan’s Health Ministry
February 6, 2024
1.8 million people contract respiratory conditions in one month: Afghanistan’s Health Ministry
After the World Health Organization reported on the increase in acute respiratory infections in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Public Health of the Taliban government also confirmed the rise of this disease in the country. Shirafat Zaman, the spokesperson for the…
Burkina Faso integrates malaria vaccine into routine immunization schedule
February 6, 2024
Burkina Faso integrates malaria vaccine into routine immunization schedule
On February 5th, Burkina Faso became the second country in the African Region to integrate the malaria vaccine into its routine immunization schedule. The country has officially introduced the RTS,S malaria vaccine into its expanded vaccination programme across 27 health…
Hindutva Indian government responsible for death of hundreds of Kashmiris since Aug. 2019, report says
February 6, 2024
Hindutva Indian government responsible for death of hundreds of Kashmiris since Aug. 2019, report says
Unrelenting military and police siege imposed by Narendra Modi-led Hindutva Indian government on August 05, 2019 continues to take a heavy toll on daily life of the people in disputed Kashmir. According to a report released by the Research Section…
Philippines: Mayon Volcano spews massive column of smoke
February 5, 2024
Philippines: Mayon Volcano spews massive column of smoke
A phreatic eruption from the Mayon Volcano summit occurred at 4:40 p.m. on Sunday, February 4, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The eruption lasted for about 169 seconds based on the seismic record, PHIVOLCS said. According…
10 cops killed, 6 injured in attack on police station in Pakistan
February 5, 2024
10 cops killed, 6 injured in attack on police station in Pakistan
At least 10 policemen were killed and six others injured in a terrorist attack at a police station in the Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province early Monday morning, said police. A group of unknown terrorists…
Forest fires in Chile kill at least 112, as death toll expected to rise
February 5, 2024
Forest fires in Chile kill at least 112, as death toll expected to rise
The death toll from raging wildfires in Chile has climbed to at least 112 people, Al Jazeera reported, adding 200 people were missing in and around the city of Viña del Mar. Almost 26,000 hectares (64,000 acres) of land had…