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1.4M Refugees Returned to South Sudan in Five Years, UN Reports

1.4M Refugees Returned to South Sudan in Five Years, UN Reports

According to the UN refugee agency, over 1.4 million South Sudanese refugees have returned to their homeland since the signing of a revitalized peace agreement in October 2018, with the latest figures reported up to May 31, 2024, Xinhua reported…
Airstrikes target Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah

Airstrikes target Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah

Air raids have targeted Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah, according to reports from the Yemeni Al-Masirah TV. These strikes occurred on Saturday, a day after the Houthi group took responsibility for a drone attack in Tel Aviv that resulted in…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi calls on believers to commemorate Holy Arba’een worldwide

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi calls on believers to commemorate Holy Arba’een worldwide

The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has emphasized the importance for Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, around the world to revive the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage to the best of their abilities. In his…
Bani Asad Tribe revives burial anniversary of al-Taff martyrs’ pure bodies

Bani Asad Tribe revives burial anniversary of al-Taff martyrs’ pure bodies

The holy city of Karbala witnessed the massive mourning procession of the Bani Asad Tribe, which commemorates the burial anniversary of the al-Taff martyrs’ bodies on the 13th of Muharram, with the participation of the Karbala tribes, amid significant presence…
PRs manager of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s office meets Gov. of Holy Karbala

PRs manager of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s office meets Gov. of Holy Karbala

The manager of the Public Relations of the office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, Mr. Arif Nasrallah, received the Governor of Holy Karbala, Engineer Nassif Jassem al-Khattabi, in his office. Shia Waves correspondent correspondent…
Kenyan Shias commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein

Kenyan Shias commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein

The Kenyan capital, Nairobi, witnessed a massive Ashura procession, where followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, affirmed their commitment to the Cause of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, and the observance of his sacred rituals. Shia Muslims in…
Bodies of 4 Pakistanis killed in attack on Shia mosque in Oman returned home

Bodies of 4 Pakistanis killed in attack on Shia mosque in Oman returned home

Four Pakistanis killed in an attack on a Shiite mosque in Oman have been repatriated and returned to their families, the Associated Press reported yesterday. The bodies arrived on Pakistan International Airlines flights at Islamabad and Lahore airports, where relatives…
Series of technical IT glitches disrupt services worldwide

Series of technical IT glitches disrupt services worldwide

Services globally, spanning airlines to banks, are experiencing disruptions due to technical glitches linked to a Microsoft outage, as reported by Bloomberg. This series of failures has affected operations from the US to Asia, with major companies like McDonald’s, United…
Clashes Between Nomads, Hazaras in Bamiyan Leave 2 Injured

Clashes Between Nomads, Hazaras in Bamiyan Leave 2 Injured

At least two villagers were injured during violent clashes between nomads and residents in Punjab District of Afghanistan’s Bamiyan province, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. One individual was shot, while another suffered a concerning head injury from a stone. Both injured…
Local Watchdog: Taliban Restrictions Stifle Afghan Freedom of Speech, Media

Local Watchdog: Taliban Restrictions Stifle Afghan Freedom of Speech, Media

Media freedom advocates are raising serious concerns about the Taliban’s treatment of journalists and media outlets in Afghanistan, says an article published by Amu TV yesterday. Reports indicate a growing pattern of restrictions and mistreatment, raising fears for the future…
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