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Religious figures, researchers from various religious backgrounds emphasize greatness of Imam Ali
January 24, 2024
Religious figures, researchers from various religious backgrounds emphasize greatness of Imam Ali
Religious leaders and researchers from different sects and religions in Iraq have emphasized the greatness of the noble character of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, peace be upon him, as an example of a just ruler. The prominent figures’ statements…
China’s human rights record under UN scrutiny
January 24, 2024
China’s human rights record under UN scrutiny
The UN Human Rights Council held a review of China’s human rights record on Tuesday, with many countries expressing concerns about China’s treatment of its Uyghur Muslim minority and its crackdown on pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. During the review,…
Holy Karbala celebrates blessed birth anniversary of Imam Ali
January 24, 2024
Holy Karbala celebrates blessed birth anniversary of Imam Ali
The holy city of Karbala has witnessed an atmosphere of joy and happiness as the anniversary of the birth of Amir al-Mu’minin, peace be upon him, is approaching. Banners of joy and happiness were hung at the shrines of Imam…
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation meets Iraq’s Minister of Labor and Social Affairs to discuss its orphans project
January 24, 2024
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation meets Iraq’s Minister of Labor and Social Affairs to discuss its orphans project
A delegation from Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development in Holy Karbala met with Iraq’s Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Ahmed al-Asadi, who confirmed his efforts to pass the project “Charter of Protecting Iraq’s Orphans”. The director of…
Morocco prevents more than 75,000 attempts of irregular migration in 2023
January 24, 2024
Morocco prevents more than 75,000 attempts of irregular migration in 2023
Morocco thwarted more than 75,000 attempts of irregular migration last year, authorities said Tuesday, adding it marked a 6% increase from the previous year. It also said that the security authorities managed to dismantle over 419 trafficking networks, marking a…
US military strikes kill Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia
January 24, 2024
US military strikes kill Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia
The United States military confirmed Tuesday that it conducted airstrikes in Somalia over the weekend, resulting in the deaths of three Al-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Shabab militants. The U.S. Africa Command, based in Stuttgart, Germany, stated that the strikes were carried out at…
Inhabitants of disputed Kashmir harassed by Indian forces on security pretext
January 24, 2024
Inhabitants of disputed Kashmir harassed by Indian forces on security pretext
Indian forces are intensifying restrictions in disputed Kashmir ahead of India’s Republic Day on January 26, a local media outlet reported. According to Kashmir Media Service, since the day is observed as black day by the Kashmiris living across the…
Pakistan, Afghanistan reopen Torkham border crossing after 10 days to allow resumption of trade
January 24, 2024
Pakistan, Afghanistan reopen Torkham border crossing after 10 days to allow resumption of trade
Trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan resumed Tuesday after the two sides reopened a key northwestern border crossing shut for more than 10 days, the Associate Press reported. Truckers for years have been able to cross the border without documents, so…
Germany: Shia Community in Nuremberg celebrate opening of al-Zahra Hussainiya and Center
January 23, 2024
Germany: Shia Community in Nuremberg celebrate opening of al-Zahra Hussainiya and Center
The Shia community in Nuremberg, Germany celebrated the opening of al-Zahra Center and Hussainiya in the city, which they consider an important event for spreading the knowledge and culture of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, and commemorating their holy rituals.…
Shia Endowment Board meets to discuss establishment of “World Quran Day”
January 23, 2024
Shia Endowment Board meets to discuss establishment of “World Quran Day”
The Shia Endowment Board, a religious authority in Iraq, held its sixth meeting to discuss the establishment of a World Quran Day. The meeting was attended by representatives of the holy shrines in Iraq, the Grand Mosque of Kufa, and…