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The ancient archaeological sites in Iraq are facing a new threat from sandstorms caused by climate change. In addition to the existing problem of antiquities being looted, these treasures from the Babylonian civilization are now slowly disappearing under wind-blown sand.…

A senior ISIS chief was killed by US special operations forces during a helicopter-borne raid in northwest Syria on Monday, a US official has confirmed. According to the official, he was a “senior ISIS-Syria leader and operational planner” in charge…

A group of unidentified attackers killed 40 people and injured 33 others in an assault on the army and volunteer defense forces in northern Burkina Faso on Saturday, according to a statement by the government. The region is close to…

The twenty-sixth of the holy month of Ramadan marks the death anniversary of Al-Fadil Al-Darbandi, known as Mulla Agha, a prominent Shia scholar devoted to Ahl al-Bayt, peace be upon them. His most famous work is Asrar al-Shahada (Mysteries of…

The Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry of Indonesia is set to develop Muslim-friendly tourism, with a focus on mosque-based halal tourism, reports Antara News Agency. Accordingly, officials are encouraging tourists to visit the many wonderful mosques in Indonesia during Eid…

The Charitable Committee, affiliated to Hussayniya of Ale Yasin in Sydney, Australia, launched its 14 thousand food basket campaign which aims at aiding families in dire need of assistance. The philanthropic work carried out in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, where followers of…

The population control policy implemented by the Indian government in recent decades has primarily affected the Muslim population. According to Reuters, the population census is conducted every 10 years in India, with the last one carried out in 2011. According…

The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, inaugurated 50 more model mosques and Islamic cultural centers across the country in the fourth phase of an inspirational project. With the new facilities, she has so far inaugurated 200 mosques out of…

The Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, has launched its Ramadan food packs distribution campaign to disadvantaged families and students of religious sciences. The office’s administration said in a statement to Shia Waves Agency that, “As…

The Local Government in the holy city of Karbala has announced it is new project for constructing a asmart multistory car park, which will be erected on the side opposite to the current Unified Local Car Park in the city.…