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Pope Francis, the first non-European pope in over a thousand years and an influential figure in moral, social, and religious spheres, has passed away. This event has impacted not only the Christian community but also the international arena. Now, all…

Holy shrines of Ahlulbayt across Iraq—including in Holy Najaf, Holy Karbala, Holy Kadhimiya, and  Holy Samarra—have been covered in black to mark the solemn anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him). Banners of mourning have…

The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has called on Shia Muslims worldwide to honor the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) by holding mourning ceremonies and promoting what he described as the “Sadiqi…

Researchers from the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute and Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center have developed a highly accurate blood test for Alzheimer’s disease detection, SciTech Daily reported. The test measures the biomarker phospho-tau217, showing over 90% accuracy in diagnosing…

The Saudi Red Crescent Authority has launched its volunteer registration for the upcoming Hajj season, aiming to enhance community participation in humanitarian efforts, Arab News reported. The initiative invites volunteers to join one of four specialized tracks, according to the…

More than 90 Yazidi families have returned to their homeland in Shingal (Sinjar), northern Iraq, Rudaw reported citing the Iraqi Ministry of Migration and Displacement. Spokesperson Ali Jahangir announced that 92 families returned on Sunday from Chamishko camp in Duhok…

Berlin has recorded a sharp rise in attacks on asylum seekers and refugee shelters, reflecting broader concerns over escalating far-right violence and stricter migration policies in Germany, the Guardian reported. Official figures requested by Green Party lawmakers show 77 assaults…

Pakistan has deported 979,486 Afghan nationals since launching a nationwide campaign in 2023 to expel foreigners without legal documentation, according to state-run Radio Pakistan. The government began the first phase of deportations in November 2023 and initiated a second phase…

At the opening of the 24th United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, held at UN Headquarters in New York, Indigenous leaders, Member States, and UN officials gathered to address the persistent exclusion of Indigenous Peoples from decisions impacting their…

The Women’s Section of the Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies (NCSS) hosted the ninth session in its ongoing series focused on women’s empowerment. The event, held in the holy city of Najaf, centered on the theme: “Women’s Mental and…