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Afghan Shiite Scholars Council Condemns Attack on Shiite Mosque in Islamabad ————————————- The Afghan Shiite Scholars Council has condemned a terrorist attack that targeted the Khadija al-Kubra Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, describing it as a grave crime and a blatant…

International Report Warns of Growing Risks as Artificial Intelligence Capabilities Accelerate ——————————————— An international annual report on artificial intelligence (AI) safety has warned of escalating risks associated with the rapid expansion of AI technologies, particularly in areas such as digital…

Continued Targeting of Shia Communities in Afghanistan, Pakistan Amid Accusations of Security Failures ————————————– Shia communities in Afghanistan and Pakistan have for years been subjected to a series of deadly terrorist attacks marked by shared patterns, most notably efforts to…

Loyal Shia Commemorate Blessed Birth Anniversary of Sayyida Ruqayyah (peace be upon her) ———————————————- Loyal Shia communities across the world are commemorating the blessed anniversary of the birth of Sayyida Ruqayyah, the beloved daughter of Imam Hussein (peace be upon…

WFP Provides School Meals to 880,000 Kids Across Afghanistan in 2025 ————————– The World Food Programme (WFP) announced on Monday, Febraury 9, that it provided school meals to about 880,000 children across Afghanistan during 2025 through its nationwide nutrition programme.…

Montreal Hosts Commemorative Gathering Marking Birth Anniversary of Imam al-Mahdi (peace be upon him) —————————————— The World Center of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, in cooperation with the Iranian Islamic Center in Montreal, Canada, held a special gathering to mark the auspicious…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Holy Prophet Was Charged with Unifying, While Commander of Faithful Was Charged with Distinguishing ———————————————— In recent remarks during a daily scholarly session, Grand Ayatollah Shirazi referred to Verse 73 of Surah al-Tawbah: “O Prophet, strive against…

Spanish Court Convicts Man for Hate-Related Attack on Hijab-Wearing Woman —————————— A regional court in Madrid, Spain has convicted a man of insulting and physically attacking a Muslim woman wearing a hijab in public, sentencing him to a six-month prison…

U.S. Catholic Military Archbishop Says Troops May Refuse Orders Conflicting with Conscience ————————————— The Catholic Archbishop responsible for pastoral care of U.S. military personnel, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, has said that it can be “morally acceptable” for American soldiers to…

Australian Mosques Welcome Non-Muslims to Promote Friendship and Peaceful Coexistence ———————————– More than 30 mosques and Islamic centres across the Australian state of Victoria opened their doors to the public on 7 February 2026 as part of the annual Victorian…