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Annual Women’s Gathering at Residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi
March 9, 2025
Annual Women’s Gathering at Residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi
The honourable residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi will host its annual women’s gathering in commemoration of the passing of Lady Khadijah al-Kubra (peace be upon her). This event will take place on Wednesday, the 11th of Ramadan, corresponding to March…
Urgent Funding Needed as Millions Face Food Insecurity in Central Sahel and Nigeria
March 9, 2025
Urgent Funding Needed as Millions Face Food Insecurity in Central Sahel and Nigeria
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) warns that millions in Central Sahel and Nigeria may face critical food shortages without immediate funding. WFP has announced that life-saving food and nutrition assistance could end next month due to a severe funding…
Efforts underway to combat child cyberbullying across Europe
March 9, 2025
Efforts underway to combat child cyberbullying across Europe
Cyberbullying has become a phenomenon rampant around the world, impacting hundreds of thousands of children. According to the World Health Organization, one in six school-aged children experienced online bullying across Europe during 2024. In an attempt to combat online bullying,…
Syria sees deadliest clashes since Assad’s fall, over 340 Alawites executed
March 8, 2025
Syria sees deadliest clashes since Assad’s fall, over 340 Alawites executed
Ongoing clashes in Syrian have left hundreds people dead and injured, marking the most violent escalation since the fall of ruling regime in December, 2024. Local reports indicate that armed groups have executed more than 340 individuals belonging to the…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi calls on believers to focus on youth during holy month of Ramadan
March 8, 2025
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi calls on believers to focus on youth during holy month of Ramadan
The Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has called on believers to intensify their focus on the youth, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan, due to the unique spiritual atmosphere of this month that…
German airports to face 24-hour strike over wave increase
March 8, 2025
German airports to face 24-hour strike over wave increase
Air travel in Germany is set to be severely disrupted on Monday, March 10, as a 24-hour strike affects major airports. The Verdi trade union has called on public sector and ground handling employees to walk out, impacting operations nationwide.…
Afghanistan ranks ninth in 2025 Global Terrorism Index amid persistent threats
March 8, 2025
Afghanistan ranks ninth in 2025 Global Terrorism Index amid persistent threats
Afghanistan has dropped to ninth place in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI), marking its lowest ranking since the index began in 2012, Afghan news network Amu reported. While this suggests a reduced impact of terrorism compared to its third-place…
World Shirazi Foundation expresses support for Islamic Bridges Conference taking place in Mecca
March 8, 2025
World Shirazi Foundation expresses support for Islamic Bridges Conference taking place in Mecca
The World Shirazi Foundation has expressed its support for the second edition of the Building Bridges Between Islamic Sects conference, currently taking place in Mecca. The organization hopes the event will lead to recommendations that help curb violence and counter…
Shirazi-affiliated charities provide food aid for needy families during holy Ramadan
March 8, 2025
Shirazi-affiliated charities provide food aid for needy families during holy Ramadan
Charitable organizations in the holy city of Karbala have launched food aid initiatives to support struggling families during the sacred month of Ramadan 1446 AH. The Karbala Charitable Foundation, affiliated with the Supreme Shirazi Authority, distributed food baskets to needy…
Punjab CTD Arrests 10 Terrorists in 73 Operations
March 8, 2025
Punjab CTD Arrests 10 Terrorists in 73 Operations
Punjab’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested 10 terrorists during 73 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across the province, Dawn newspaper reported. The operations were conducted in various cities, including Rawalpindi, Khushab, and Jhelum, in response to heightened terror threats. The CTD spokesperson…