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British newspaper accuses Pakistani Army of facilitating ISIS fighters’ entry into Afghanistan
January 29, 2024
British newspaper accuses Pakistani Army of facilitating ISIS fighters’ entry into Afghanistan
The Sunday Guardian reported on Sunday, citing informed sources, that the Pakistani army is allegedly assisting members of the ISIS-Khorasan branch in crossing the border and entering Afghanistan. Ehsanullah Ehsan, a former commander of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has also…
Shias from Holy Karbala, Najaf commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Zainab in Damascus
January 28, 2024
Shias from Holy Karbala, Najaf commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Zainab in Damascus
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, from the holy cities of Karbala and Najaf commemorated the sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Zainab, peace be upon her, at her Holy Shrine in the Syrian capital, Damascus. According to Shia…
Baghdad gears up for coming pilgrimage of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
January 28, 2024
Baghdad gears up for coming pilgrimage of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
The Mayrolty of Iraq’s Capital, Baghdad, has announced its special plan to receive the millions of Shia pilgrims who will commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim, peace be upon him, at his Holy Shrine, in Holy Kadhimiya. According…
Nine Pakistanis killed in gunmen attack in southeastern Iran, Pakistan confirms
January 28, 2024
Nine Pakistanis killed in gunmen attack in southeastern Iran, Pakistan confirms
Gunmen have killed nine Pakistani nationals in a restive southeastern border area of Iran, Pakistan has confirmed, amid efforts by the two countries to mend ties after recent tit-for-tat attacks. Earlier in the day, Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency reported…
Afghanistan: Respiratory illnesses on rise in Herat, hospital reports
January 27, 2024
Afghanistan: Respiratory illnesses on rise in Herat, hospital reports
Doctors at Herat Regional Hospital, a public health facility, have observed a significant rise in respiratory illness cases over the past month. These cases constituted about 25% of hospitalized patients. Dr. Daud Hashemi, the hospital’s chief, noted an increase in…
China launches new assimilation policy to further dissolve ethnic identity of Uyghurs
January 27, 2024
China launches new assimilation policy to further dissolve ethnic identity of Uyghurs
Northwest China’s Xinjiang region is the first area to implement a government policy promoting integration among ethnic groups to achieve President Xi Jinping’s goal of establishing a unified national identity, Chinese media reported. The regulation calls for the creation of…
Pakistan calls on UN to provide protection for Muslim sites in India
January 27, 2024
Pakistan calls on UN to provide protection for Muslim sites in India
Following religious clashes sparked by the opening this week of a controversial Hindu temple in India, Pakistan has urged the United Nations to take action for the protection of Islamic sites in the country. Pakistan’s UN envoy Munir Akram shared…
Shia Muslims commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Zainab worldwide
January 26, 2024
Shia Muslims commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Zainab worldwide
The Syrian capital, Damascus, is witnessing the influx of thousands of Ahlulbayt followers from all over the world to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Zaineb, peace be upon her, tomorrow, Saturday the 15th of the blessed month of Rajab,…
Kuwait announces thwart of terrorist attempt to attack Shia citizens
January 26, 2024
Kuwait announces thwart of terrorist attempt to attack Shia citizens
Three individuals of Arab origin have been arrested in Kuwait and referred to prosecutors for being part of a terrorist group that attempted to attack Shia Muslims and their places of worship, according to state news agency Kuna. The arrests…
Freight through Suez Canal drops by 45% since start of Houthi attacks, UN says
January 26, 2024
Freight through Suez Canal drops by 45% since start of Houthi attacks, UN says
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has warned of the risks of higher inflation, uncertainty of food security and increased greenhouse gas emissions due to the drop in freight going through the Suez Canal. According to UNCTAD,…