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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi extends condolences on martyrdom of Sayyeda Fatima, reiterating importance of glorifying her rituals
December 17, 2023
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi extends condolences on martyrdom of Sayyeda Fatima, reiterating importance of glorifying her rituals
The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husaini al-Shirazi in the holy city of Qom, extended profound condolences to Imam al-Mahdi al-Muntazar, may Allah hasten his honourable reappearance, on the occasion of the martyrdom…
Nonviolence Organization releases message ahead of Intl Day of Human Solidarity
December 17, 2023
Nonviolence Organization releases message ahead of Intl Day of Human Solidarity
The Nonviolence Organization (Freemuslim) has called for a global conference to discuss the existential threats facing humanity around the world, and to find urgent solutions to reduce them and prioritize the safety of all humans without discrimination. Coinciding with the…
More than 60 migrants drown off Libya: IOM
December 17, 2023
More than 60 migrants drown off Libya: IOM
At least 61 refugees and asylum seekers, including women and children, have drowned following a “tragic” shipwreck off Libya, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said yesterday, Saturday. The Organization’s Libya office early on Sunday quoted survivors as saying the…
Kashmir: 2010 sectarian clashes bring Shia leader Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi to court
December 16, 2023
Kashmir: 2010 sectarian clashes bring Shia leader Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi to court
The top Shia leader and President of the Jammu and Kashmir Anjuman Sharie Shian Association appeared before the court in Bandipora, Kashmir Life reported. The local court had issued a warrant to Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi Al-Safavi in connection with…
Kenya: At least 4 dead in fatal roadside blast linked to al-Shabaab terrorists
December 16, 2023
Kenya: At least 4 dead in fatal roadside blast linked to al-Shabaab terrorists
Police on Friday confirmed that at least four individuals lost their lives, and two others sustained serious injuries when their vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb. The Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was planted between Egge Dam and Bogyar along…
11 policemen martyred in terrorist attack on police station in southeast Iran
December 16, 2023
11 policemen martyred in terrorist attack on police station in southeast Iran
At least 11 Iranian police officers were martyred in an overnight terrorist attack on a police station in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan, the state television reported Friday. Seven other cups were injured, while some assailants were killed and others…
Kuwait’s Emir passes away at 86 after 3 years in power
December 16, 2023
Kuwait’s Emir passes away at 86 after 3 years in power
Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait, died on Saturday at the age of 86 due to his deteriorating health condition in the hospital, Kuwait state TV reported, citing the official statement by the Amiri Diwan of Kuwait.…
Indian court allows search of ancient mosque for Hindu relics
December 15, 2023
Indian court allows search of ancient mosque for Hindu relics
An Indian court has granted permission to survey a centuries-old mosque to determine if it contains Hindu relics and symbols, Reuters reported on Thursday. The verdict comes as a boost to Hindu groups which claim it was built on a…
Imam Hussein Charity launches ‘Chill for Change’ project
December 15, 2023
Imam Hussein Charity launches ‘Chill for Change’ project
Imam Hussein Chairty based in London has their annual Afghanistan winter appeal campaign but this year they have a special project for the campaign, ‘Chill for Change’. The idea behind this is that 3 Shia personalities, Mulla Ali Fadhil, Mulla…
Myanmar: Junta fires shell on civilians killing 3, including child, in Mandalay region
December 15, 2023
Myanmar: Junta fires shell on civilians killing 3, including child, in Mandalay region
Junta troops fired a shell at Mandalay division’s Tha Hpan Kaing village on Wednesday night, killing two women and an 8-year-old child, RFA reported on Thursday, adding two others were also injured. Ten soldiers entered Madaya township from a neighboring…