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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi affirms authority and infallibility of Sayyeda Fatimah al-Zahra
December 30, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi affirms authority and infallibility of Sayyeda Fatimah al-Zahra
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, emphasized the necessity of believing in the authority and infallibility of Sayyeda Fatimah al-Zahra, peace be upon her. The Grand Marja’s statement was published on the official website of his…
Arab community in Glasgow continues to assist Lebanese affected by Israeli war
December 30, 2024
Arab community in Glasgow continues to assist Lebanese affected by Israeli war
Amid the ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon and its people, the Arab community in Glasgow has continued to provide humanitarian aid to the people affected by this war. Organizers of humanitarian campaigns told Shia Waves Agency that the assistance includes…
Sudan faces dual crises of war and climate change
December 30, 2024
Sudan faces dual crises of war and climate change
Residents in war-torn Sudan are enduring the combined impacts of prolonged conflict and worsening climate change, as the crisis nears its two-year mark. Among those affected are individuals forced to flee their homes due to violence and severe flooding. According…
Bangladesh to inaugurate 50 model mosques by January 2025
December 30, 2024
Bangladesh to inaugurate 50 model mosques by January 2025
Mohammad Yunus, Senior Advisor to Bangladesh’s interim government, has announced that 50 model mosques will open by the end of January 2025 as part of a national initiative to promote Islamic values and spread messages of peace and tolerance, media…
Three people died in Channel crossing as current year becomes deadliest for migrant journeys
December 30, 2024
Three people died in Channel crossing as current year becomes deadliest for migrant journeys
Three people died on Sunday after falling from an overcrowded boat attempting to cross the English Channel from France to the UK, marking 2024 as the deadliest year for such perilous journeys, The Guardian reported. The small vessel encountered trouble…
New study says car dependency makes Americans actively ar
December 30, 2024
New study says car dependency makes Americans actively ar
A new study reveals that extreme car dependence in the United States is negatively impacting Americans’ quality of life. While having a car boosts overall life satisfaction, the research found that driving for more than 50% of out-of-home activities reduces…
Arctic Waters Boast Earth’s Largest Waterfall
December 30, 2024
Arctic Waters Boast Earth’s Largest Waterfall
Deep beneath the Arctic waters, the Denmark Strait cataract is recognized as Earth’s largest waterfall, boasting a staggering vertical drop of 11,500 feet (3,500 meters) and a width of approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers), Earth.com reported. This underwater marvel, formed…
4,000 Children from Afghanistan, Syria, and Morocco Request Asylum in Bulgaria: UNICEF
December 30, 2024
4,000 Children from Afghanistan, Syria, and Morocco Request Asylum in Bulgaria: UNICEF
In a distressing report, UNICEF revealed that approximately 4,000 children from Afghanistan, Syria, and Morocco have sought refuge in Bulgaria amid ongoing conflicts in their home countries, Khaama Press reported. This influx, part of a larger group of 60,000 individuals…
Nearly 300 arrested as Syrian de facto government cracks down on Assad loyalists: monitor
December 30, 2024
Nearly 300 arrested as Syrian de facto government cracks down on Assad loyalists: monitor
In a significant crackdown, Syria’s new authorities have arrested nearly 300 individuals, including informants, pro-regime fighters, and former soldiers, following the ousting of former president Bashar Assad by militants from the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), Arab News reported.…
Karachi takes measures to ensure public safety during New Year’s celebrations
December 30, 2024
Karachi takes measures to ensure public safety during New Year’s celebrations
Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi has issued a notification to impose Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code for 48 hours, starting December 31, 2024, to prevent New Year’s Eve activities such as aerial firing and fireworks, which have caused…