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Record numbers of African migrants arrive in Canary Islands
October 24, 2023
Record numbers of African migrants arrive in Canary Islands
A total of 1,457 migrants had reached the Spanish islands off the western African coast between Friday night and Sunday morning, France 24 reported on Monday, October 23. An emergency services spokesman said all of the arrivals hailed from sub-Saharan…
Afghanistan’s victims of earthquake receive UNICEF relief supplies
October 24, 2023
Afghanistan’s victims of earthquake receive UNICEF relief supplies
More than 80 tonnes of UNICEF medical supplies arrived in Kabul yesterday, including medicines, medical equipment, as well as midwifery and surgical kits, for children, pregnant women, and families following several devastating earthquakes in Herat, western Afghanistan. Funded by the…
Iraqi PM allocates 200 billion dinars for construction of large ring road named after Imam Hussain Holy in Karbala
October 24, 2023
Iraqi PM allocates 200 billion dinars for construction of large ring road named after Imam Hussain Holy in Karbala
During a meeting hosted by Misbah al-Hussein Foundation, the governor of Karbala announced yesterday the plan for a large project to promote the “Vision of Holy Karbala 2030 – 50 Million Pilgrims in Arbaeen”. On Monday evening, Nasif Al-Khattabi, the…
Sacred shrines of Ahl al-Bayt dressed in black to commemorate martyrdom of Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra
October 24, 2023
Sacred shrines of Ahl al-Bayt dressed in black to commemorate martyrdom of Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra
The 8th of Rabi’ul-Thani, according to some narrations, marks the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra, peace be upon her, 40 days after the martyrdom of the Messenger of God, peace be upon him and his pure family. On this…
Iraq’s PM’s advisor for transportation commends Mishbah Al-Hussein’s project “Holy Karbala Vision”
October 23, 2023
Iraq’s PM’s advisor for transportation commends Mishbah Al-Hussein’s project “Holy Karbala Vision”
Iraq’s Prime Minister’s advisor for transportation, Nasser Saleh Al-Asadi, called on Saturday on the local government of Holy Karbala to review the project of the “Holy Karbala Vision” for the Holy Arbaeen, launched by Mishbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and…
Spread of cholera outbreak threatening Zimbabwe population
October 23, 2023
Spread of cholera outbreak threatening Zimbabwe population
Zimbabwe has been struggling to contain spread of cholera outbreak, with the government announcing measures including restrictions on funeral attendance, shaking hands or serving food at the gatherings, as well as frequenting open-air markets. Cholera cases span all 10 of…
UN warns of flash floods, severe storms in Yemen as Cyclone Tice becomes more intense
October 23, 2023
UN warns of flash floods, severe storms in Yemen as Cyclone Tice becomes more intense
The United Nations warned on Sunday of severe flooding and destructive winds in Yemen as the effects of Cyclone Tice began to be felt. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said that the cyclone is affecting the Socotra archipelago…
Iraqi Intelligence Service arrests 7 ISIS members in Nineveh
October 23, 2023
Iraqi Intelligence Service arrests 7 ISIS members in Nineveh
The Iraqi Intelligence Service Agency’s Anti-Terrorism Units in Nineveh have arrested seven terrorist members belonging to ISIS terrorist organization, who are involved in serious crimes against innocent civilians in the province. The agency said in a statement received by Shia…
India: Authorities suspend principal for permitting students to perform Namaz in UP Govt school
October 23, 2023
India: Authorities suspend principal for permitting students to perform Namaz in UP Govt school
A government primary school principal in Lucknow, capital city of Uttar Pradesh, India, has been suspended for allowing a group of students to offer namaz on the school campus, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. The principal was suspended on Saturday, October…
Kazakhstan imposes ban on hijab in educational institutions, causing public resentment
October 23, 2023
Kazakhstan imposes ban on hijab in educational institutions, causing public resentment
The recent Kazakh government’s ban on wearing the hijab in educational institutions has sparked public resentment in the country. According to official figures, nearly 70% of Kazakhstan’s population is Muslim, while supporters of the ban stress that Kazakhstan is a…