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Large crowds of Shia mourners walk towards Holy Kadhimiya to commemorate martyrdom of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
January 29, 2024
Large crowds of Shia mourners walk towards Holy Kadhimiya to commemorate martyrdom of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
Large numbers of Iraqi mourners continue their walk towards the capital, Baghdad, to commemorate the painful anniversary of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim, peace be upon him, in the holy city of Kadhimiya. The Imam’s martyrdom anniversary is…
Christians continue to migrate from Southern Iraq in search of better life conditions
January 29, 2024
Christians continue to migrate from Southern Iraq in search of better life conditions
Based on the statistics announced by the Council of Churches in Basra, the number of Christian families living in southern Iraq has shrunk from more than 7 thousand to less than 350 families, Arabic media sources proclaimed, quoting the Iraq…
3 US service members killed, dozens injured, in attack on Al-Tanf military base; Biden says US ‘shall respond’
January 29, 2024
3 US service members killed, dozens injured, in attack on Al-Tanf military base; Biden says US ‘shall respond’
Three US service members were killed and 28 injured this weekend in an attack on the Al-Tanf US military base near the Jordanian-Syrian border, American and Jordanian officials said Sunday. In a statement from the White House, US President Joe…
Syria: Assailants attack buses carrying pilgrims of Sayyida Zainab’s Shrine
January 29, 2024
Syria: Assailants attack buses carrying pilgrims of Sayyida Zainab’s Shrine
The buses carrying some pilgrims returning from their visitation of the holy shrine of Sayyida Zainab, peace be upon her, were attacked by unidentified assailants. The incident happened in al-Hari village in al-Bukamal region of Syria, where assailants attacked the…
Gunmen kill 52 in clashes in disputed African region of Abyei
January 29, 2024
Gunmen kill 52 in clashes in disputed African region of Abyei
Gunmen attacked villagers in the oil-rich region of Abyei claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan, leaving at least 52 people dead, including a U.N. peacekeeper, and 64 wounded, a regional official said Sunday. The motive for the attack Saturday…
British newspaper accuses Pakistani Army of facilitating ISIS fighters’ entry into Afghanistan
January 29, 2024
British newspaper accuses Pakistani Army of facilitating ISIS fighters’ entry into Afghanistan
The Sunday Guardian reported on Sunday, citing informed sources, that the Pakistani army is allegedly assisting members of the ISIS-Khorasan branch in crossing the border and entering Afghanistan. Ehsanullah Ehsan, a former commander of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has also…
Shias from Holy Karbala, Najaf commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Zainab in Damascus
January 28, 2024
Shias from Holy Karbala, Najaf commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Zainab in Damascus
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, from the holy cities of Karbala and Najaf commemorated the sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Zainab, peace be upon her, at her Holy Shrine in the Syrian capital, Damascus. According to Shia…
Baghdad gears up for coming pilgrimage of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
January 28, 2024
Baghdad gears up for coming pilgrimage of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
The Mayrolty of Iraq’s Capital, Baghdad, has announced its special plan to receive the millions of Shia pilgrims who will commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim, peace be upon him, at his Holy Shrine, in Holy Kadhimiya. According…
Nine Pakistanis killed in gunmen attack in southeastern Iran, Pakistan confirms
January 28, 2024
Nine Pakistanis killed in gunmen attack in southeastern Iran, Pakistan confirms
Gunmen have killed nine Pakistani nationals in a restive southeastern border area of Iran, Pakistan has confirmed, amid efforts by the two countries to mend ties after recent tit-for-tat attacks. Earlier in the day, Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency reported…
Afghanistan: Respiratory illnesses on rise in Herat, hospital reports
January 27, 2024
Afghanistan: Respiratory illnesses on rise in Herat, hospital reports
Doctors at Herat Regional Hospital, a public health facility, have observed a significant rise in respiratory illness cases over the past month. These cases constituted about 25% of hospitalized patients. Dr. Daud Hashemi, the hospital’s chief, noted an increase in…