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90% of deaths caused by natural disasters in developing countries, UN report

90% of deaths caused by natural disasters in developing countries, UN report

More than 90% of deaths have been caused by natural disasters in developing countries according to a UN report. The extreme weather conditions has caused the deaths of 2 million people over 50 years costing $4.3 trillion in economic damage.…
Husseini Mawakib of Holy Karbala visits house of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi

Husseini Mawakib of Holy Karbala visits house of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi

Members of Karbala Husseini Mawakib visited the honorable residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, in Holy Qom, Iraq. The believers arrived in his Eminence’s house after performing Ziarah to Imam Al-Ridha, peace be upon him, in Holy Mashhad. According to the…
Anti-Muslim racism, Islamophobia in Austria in 2022

Anti-Muslim racism, Islamophobia in Austria in 2022

Over 1,324 incidents of anti-Muslim racism and Islamophobia took place in Austria last year, according to the 2022 Report on Anti-Muslim Racism released on Monday. According to the report the majority of the attacks were carried out on online platforms,…
UNICEF announced children in Horn of Africa live in unprecedented crisis of hunger

UNICEF announced children in Horn of Africa live in unprecedented crisis of hunger

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced on Monday that children in the Horn of Africa are living in an unprecedented crisis of hunger, displacement, lack of water and insecurity. The international Organization’s statement adds, more than seven million children…
Outcry in France as Police Request Absenteeism Data on Eid al-Fitr, Prompting Investigation Demands

Outcry in France as Police Request Absenteeism Data on Eid al-Fitr, Prompting Investigation Demands

French anti-racist groups and teaching unions are demanding an inquiry into a controversial request made by French police to schools regarding the number of students absent on the Muslim festival of Eid. The Ministry of the Interior confirmed this month…
Saudi Arabia executes three young Shias from Qatif based on trumped-up charges

Saudi Arabia executes three young Shias from Qatif based on trumped-up charges

Saudi authorities have executed three young men from the Shia-populated Qatif region over alleged charges of involvement in sabotage activities. The Saudi Ministry of Interior claimed in a statement on Monday that the death sentences were carried out against Hassan…
Human Rights Watch reports on violence, mass arrests following Imran Khan’s arrest

Human Rights Watch reports on violence, mass arrests following Imran Khan’s arrest

Pakistani police have carried out mass arrests and detained more than 4,000 people following protests over the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, including members of the political opposition, Human Rights Watch said on May 20th. Accordingly, Police responded…
American Shia pilgrims released after detained on visiting Al-Baqi

American Shia pilgrims released after detained on visiting Al-Baqi

Three American Shia pilgrims of Hajj were released after a 12-day detention in Saudi Arabia, and returned safely to their homes, according to a statement by Al Baqee Organization. Sajjad Lakhani, I. Bader, and Dr. Shafeeq Bader were part of…
UK-based journalist writes article on the “Shia Voice” competition show

UK-based journalist writes article on the “Shia Voice” competition show

An article by Hussein Kesvani published in Hyphen, an online journal focusing on issues important to Muslims across the UK and Europe, gave a report on the successful competition show — the Shia Voice. The article describes the inspiration behind…
Karbala government discusses plans to guarantee highest transportation services during massive pilgrimages

Karbala government discusses plans to guarantee highest transportation services during massive pilgrimages

The local government of Holy Karbala has reaffirmed its endeavors to provide a transportation system that can meet the growing numbers of pilgrims during massive pilgrimages. The first deputy of Karbala’s Governor, Jassim Al-Fatlawi, said in a statement followed by…
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