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Florida International University to establish permanent chair in Shi’a Islam studies
June 1, 2023
Florida International University to establish permanent chair in Shi’a Islam studies
Florida International University has announced that it will launch a new program for a focused degree on Shi’a Islam. This was made possible after the Meghji Family Trust made a gift of $1 million to FIU’s Mohsin & Fauzia Jaffer…
Iraq’s PM approves Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation’s humanitarian project “Iraq’s Orphans Protection Charter”
June 1, 2023
Iraq’s PM approves Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation’s humanitarian project “Iraq’s Orphans Protection Charter”
The Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, a Shirazi-affiliated center based in Holy Karbala, has announced that its humanitarian project “Iraq’s Orphans Protection Charter” was approved by the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. The director of the Foundation,…
New AI-powered research identifies antibiotic fighting drug-resistant infections
May 31, 2023
New AI-powered research identifies antibiotic fighting drug-resistant infections
Using AI-based machine learning algorithm, MIT and McMaster University researchers have identified an antibiotic drug combination that can eliminate drug-resistant infections, including a hospital bacteria called “Acinetobacter baumannii”. The nosocomial bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii is a type of bacteria that is…
Global meeting underway for reducing dangers of plastic
May 31, 2023
Global meeting underway for reducing dangers of plastic
United Nations Environment Program organized a meeting of the Representatives of 175 countries of the world in Paris, France, with the aim to negotiate ways to reduce the dangers of using plastic. These negotiations are in their second round of…
1,200,000 pilgrims arrive in Holy Mashhad to mark blessed birth anniversary of Imam Reza
May 31, 2023
1,200,000 pilgrims arrive in Holy Mashhad to mark blessed birth anniversary of Imam Reza
According to official statistics announced, one million and 200 thousand pilgrims entered the holy city of Mashhad in the last 10 days. These pilgrims traveled to the holy city of Mashhad with the intention of visiting the Holy Shrine of…
Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research endeavors to inscribe Al Tar Caves on UNESCO’s list
May 31, 2023
Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research endeavors to inscribe Al Tar Caves on UNESCO’s list
The Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has revealed its endeavors to put the “Al Tar Caves” region in Holy Karbala, on the World Heritage List, the (UNESCO). The Minster of Higher Education and Scientific Research said in…
Sharp rise in child migration to Panama through Darien Gap, UNICEF says
May 31, 2023
Sharp rise in child migration to Panama through Darien Gap, UNICEF says
The number of child migrants crossing a dangerous stretch of jungle dividing Colombia and Panama has rapidly increased during the first four months of this year, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday. The thick jungle terrain of…
Over 15 million Syrians, nearly 70% of total population, need humanitarian assistance
May 31, 2023
Over 15 million Syrians, nearly 70% of total population, need humanitarian assistance
The United Nations said on Tuesday that Syrian people in every part of the country are now experiencing some degree of “humanitarian stress”. The UN’s new report put the number of Syrians in need of humanitarian assistance at 15.3 million…
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation proposes a motion to Iraq’s government to create orphans care committee
May 31, 2023
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation proposes a motion to Iraq’s government to create orphans care committee
The Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, one of the Shirazi-affiliated active civil organizations in Iraq, has presented a proposal to the Iraqi government to create a committee to provide services for the orphans in the country. The Foundation’s…
New statistics show growing number of Shia mosques in US states
May 31, 2023
New statistics show growing number of Shia mosques in US states
“Prayers Connect” website, a US-based non-profit organization providing services to Muslims across the US, especially on mosques-related statistics, locations and identifying their humanitarian and worship activities. In recent statistics obtained by Shia Waves Agency, the website has documented the number…