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Shia Muslims in Africa hold celebrations to honor blessed birth of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra
January 9, 2024
Shia Muslims in Africa hold celebrations to honor blessed birth of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra
Several African cities witnessed large processions and major celebrations in commemoration of the birth of Fatima Zahra (peace be upon her) Major events and celebrations were held in a number of African countries to commemorate the blessed birth of Sayyeda…
OCHA: Afghanistan faces severe climate crisis amid ongoing economic, social challenges
January 9, 2024
OCHA: Afghanistan faces severe climate crisis amid ongoing economic, social challenges
Afghanistan is grappling with a severe climate crisis, marked by its third consecutive year of drought-like conditions, reported the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aid (OCHA) on Monday. This follows the worst year-round drought in 30 years…
Pakistan decries its unjustified placement by US on religious freedom watch list
January 9, 2024
Pakistan decries its unjustified placement by US on religious freedom watch list
Pakistan on Monday “categorically rejected” its designation as a “Country of Particular Concern (CPC)” by the US State Department under the International Religious Freedom Act, stressing it is a “pluralistic country, with a rich tradition of interfaith harmony.” Reacting to…
Kashmiris demand settlement of Kashmir dispute within UN framework
January 9, 2024
Kashmiris demand settlement of Kashmir dispute within UN framework
The people of Jammu and Kashmir want peaceful settlement of the Kashmir dispute by exercising their right to self-determination through a free and impartial plebiscite held under the supervision of the United Nations. According to activists, the India’s militarily and…
New research warns of hidden dangers of Teen Cannabis Use
January 8, 2024
New research warns of hidden dangers of Teen Cannabis Use
In a rapidly changing landscape of cannabis products, a recent study highlights the alarming susceptibility of the adolescent brain to the harms of THC.The research, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, found that adolescents who use cannabis are twice…
Iraq, Saudi Arabia cooperate to enlist “Old Pilgrimage Road” on World Heritage List
January 8, 2024
Iraq, Saudi Arabia cooperate to enlist “Old Pilgrimage Road” on World Heritage List
The Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities announced that it has prepared a plan with the Saudi Heritage Authority to manage the Old Pilgrimage Road, as part of the requirements for nominating the road to the World Heritage List.…
Muslim youth sent to jail for offering ‘azan’ at 250-year-old mosque in India
January 8, 2024
Muslim youth sent to jail for offering ‘azan’ at 250-year-old mosque in India
A Muslim man was arrested and sent to jail on Saturday for offering ‘azan’ at a 250-year-old mosque in India’s Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli. Umar Qureshi was booked under IPC section 505 (promoting enmity) and IT Act following a complaint by…
Iraqi PM inaugurates “Ya Hussein” road in Dhi Qar Governorate
January 8, 2024
Iraqi PM inaugurates “Ya Hussein” road in Dhi Qar Governorate
In the presence of Iraq’s Prime Minister, Muhammad Shaya’a al-Sudani, and other officials and local residents, Dhi Qar governorate in southern Iraq witnessed today Monday the opening of “Ya Hussein” road project. This project, with a total length of three…
Directorate of Roads and Bridges in Holy Karbala begins paving process of Ayenul-Tamur road
January 8, 2024
Directorate of Roads and Bridges in Holy Karbala begins paving process of Ayenul-Tamur road
The Directorate of Roads and Bridges in Holy Karbala, Iraq, has announced the beginning of the paving process of Ayenul-Tamur road, one of the routes the pilgrims to Imam Hussein Holy Shrine on the Holy Arba’een take on their on-foot…
Armed groups kill 17 across three villages in northwestern Nigeria
January 8, 2024
Armed groups kill 17 across three villages in northwestern Nigeria
Armed gang members have killed at least 17 people in attacks in northwestern Nigeria’s Kaduna state, TRTWorld reported. The gang members carried out attacks on three villages in Kauru district, killing at least 17 people and kidnapping 58 people, reports…