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Ongoing conflict in DRC displaces thousands of children, global charity says
February 9, 2024
Ongoing conflict in DRC displaces thousands of children, global charity says
Thousands of children have been displaced in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo due to escalating violence between the Congolese army and M23 rebels. Save the Children reported that around 78,000 children have fled their homes in the past week, with…
UK-based “Who is Hussain?” charity launches humanitarian campaign in Uganda
February 9, 2024
UK-based “Who is Hussain?” charity launches humanitarian campaign in Uganda
The UK-based “Who is Hussain?” charitable organization has launched a humanitarian campaign in Uganda to assist disadvantaged children at an orphanage in the African country. The global charity said in a statement on its official Facebook account that: Our team…
Hounarable house of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi celebrates blessed al-Mab’ath an-Nabawi
February 9, 2024
Hounarable house of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi celebrates blessed al-Mab’ath an-Nabawi
The honorable house of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Holy Qom, Iran, celebrated on 27th of Rajab the blessed al-Mab’ath an-Nabawi—the start of the Holy Prophet’s Islamic Mission—amid an atmosphere of joy and happiness. The celebration was attended by scholars, preachers,…
Pakistan election results indicate tight race as nation anxiously awaits winner
February 9, 2024
Pakistan election results indicate tight race as nation anxiously awaits winner
Pakistan election early results show PTI-affiliated candidates taking a narrow lead, followed by PMLN and PPP contenders, Al Jazeera reported. Independent candidates, the vast majority of whom are affiliated with the PTI, maintain their lead, winning 60 constituencies. Mobile services…
UN allocates $3.8 million to forcibly repatriated Afghan migrants from Pakistan
February 9, 2024
UN allocates $3.8 million to forcibly repatriated Afghan migrants from Pakistan
The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has announced that it has allocated $3.8 million to assist involuntary returnees from Pakistan. The World Food Program stated in a press release on Thursday that this money will be used for…
At least 13 Sudanese asylum seekers drown after boat capsizes off Tunisia
February 9, 2024
At least 13 Sudanese asylum seekers drown after boat capsizes off Tunisia
At least 13 Sudanese asylum seekers have died after their boat capsized off the coast of Tunisia, with 27 people still missing, a Tunisian judicial official said on Thursday. The boat was carrying 42 people, all of them Sudanese, and…
Ilham Aliyev wins Azerbaijan’s Presidential election with 92.1% of vote: Preliminary results
February 8, 2024
Ilham Aliyev wins Azerbaijan’s Presidential election with 92.1% of vote: Preliminary results
Ilham Aliyev was reelected Azerbaijan’s president on Wednesday with over 92% of the vote, according to preliminary results. The Central Election Commission announced the preliminary results of the presidential election, saying Aliyev got 92.1% of the vote from 54.47% of…
World Shirazi Foundation releases message on occasion of al-Mab’ath an-Nabawi
February 8, 2024
World Shirazi Foundation releases message on occasion of al-Mab’ath an-Nabawi
On the occasion of al-Mab’ath an-Nabawi—the start of the Holy Prophet’s Islamic Mission—the World Shirazi Foundation has released urging the authorities in Islamic countries to invest in for the betterment of their peoples. In its message viewed by Shia Waves…
Norwegian writer says women in Europe are oppressed, marginalized
February 8, 2024
Norwegian writer says women in Europe are oppressed, marginalized
Norwegian writer and social political researcher, Linn Stalsberg, stated that women are oppressed in Europe, emphasizing that the European economy still fundamentally marginalizes women in the presence of governments supported by the far-right. Stalsberg mentioned in an interview viewed by…
In wake of deteriorating health system, Norwegian organization opens first maternity clinic in Afghanistan
February 8, 2024
In wake of deteriorating health system, Norwegian organization opens first maternity clinic in Afghanistan
The Norwegian organization “Norwegian Afghanistan Committee” announced the opening of a specialized maternity health center in the city of Gardiz in eastern Afghanistan to save women from the dangers of childbirth, amidst poor healthcare services in the country. The director…