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Banner of sadness raised in Imam Ali Holy Shrine in memory of his painful martyrdom

Banner of sadness raised in Imam Ali Holy Shrine in memory of his painful martyrdom

The Imam Ali Holy Shrine yesterday, Wednesday, raised the black banner of sorrow over the holy shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, peace be upon him, on the occasion of his painful martyrdom anniversary. The Secretary-General of the Holy…
Somali troops eliminate al-Shabaab leaders in military operations

Somali troops eliminate al-Shabaab leaders in military operations

Somali forces, with the support of international partners, have carried out military operations in Galmudug, Hirshabelle, and Southwest State over the past two days, resulting in the killing of at least 80 al-Shabaab militants, including some of the group’s leaders,…
WHO launches global lab network to monitor emerging coronaviruses

WHO launches global lab network to monitor emerging coronaviruses

The World Health Organization (WHO) introduced on Wednesday a new network, CoViNet, with aims to detect, monitor, and assess SARS-CoV-2, MERS-CoV, and other novel coronaviruses that are of public health concern, Xinhua Agency reported. CoViNet is an expansion of the…
Pakistan-based Uyghur refugees face expulsion in April

Pakistan-based Uyghur refugees face expulsion in April

About 100 Uyghur refugees in Pakistan are facing deportation after the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, Radio Free Asia reported yesterday. The 18 refugee families fear deportation to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan or China, where they may face persecution, the article added.…
World wastes 19% of its food while 783 million face chronic hunger, UN report finds

World wastes 19% of its food while 783 million face chronic hunger, UN report finds

The United Nations has recently reported that approximately 19% of the global food production in 2022, equivalent to 1.05 billion metric tons, was wasted, the Associate Press reported. The report, co-authored by UNEP and WRAP, found that households contribute to…
Suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan kills 5 Chinese nationals

Suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan kills 5 Chinese nationals

At least five Chinese nationals and their local driver were killed in a suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, the Associate Press reported. The incident occurred in the Shangla district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, when a suicide bomber rammed…
UNICEF: Climate change causes ‘Dire Situation’ for 45 million African kids

UNICEF: Climate change causes ‘Dire Situation’ for 45 million African kids

The UNICEF director for eastern and southern Africa stated that at least 45 million children are in a “dire situation”, facing severe food insecurity worsened by climate change. The 2023-24 El Nino weather phenomenon has intensified multiple crises in the…
Sharp economic downturn makes Tunisians nostalgic for past Ramadans

Sharp economic downturn makes Tunisians nostalgic for past Ramadans

The daily newspaper “The National” has published a report highlighting the severe economic crisis in Tunisia and its impact on the decline of the traditional festive environment during the holy month of Ramadan. The report stated that “the food inflation…
Residents of Holy Najaf, activists call for preserving historical and cultural landmarks in holy city

Residents of Holy Najaf, activists call for preserving historical and cultural landmarks in holy city

Residents of Holy Najaf and a number of Iraqi activists called on the concerned authorities to preserve the city’s heritage and historical identity. These demands come as the old city and the area around Imam Ali’s Holy Shrine are witnessing…
Millions of Shia celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Imam Al-Hasan Al-Mujtaba

Millions of Shia celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Imam Al-Hasan Al-Mujtaba

The Secretariat-General of the Holy Shia Shrines confirmed the success of the festivals and events held in honor of the auspicious occasion of the birth of the great grandson of the Holy Prophet, Imam Al-Hasan Al-Mujtaba, peace be upon the.…
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