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French cement giant found guilty of financing militant groups, including ISIS —————————————- French cement giant Lafarge has been convicted of financing armed groups, including the so-called Islamic State, during the Syrian civil war, in a landmark ruling highlighting corporate accountability.…

Pope Leo XIV Begins Africa Tour with Historic Visit to Algeria ——————————– Pope Leo XIV has begun an 11-day tour of Africa with a landmark visit to Algeria, highlighting the continent’s growing importance to the Catholic Church and calling for…

UNIFIL slams Israeli forces for ramming peacekeeping vehicles, blocking access road ———————————– Peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) have accused Israeli forces of ramming UNIFIL vehicles with a Merkava tank, causing significant damage, and of blocking…

Vatican Defends Pope Leo XIV’s Moral Authority Amid Criticism ———————————- Senior Vatican officials and close associates of the Holy See have issued a firm defense of Pope Leo XIV’s diplomatic and ethical stance following recent public criticisms from Donald Trump.…

Targeted Shooting in Quetta Leaves Four Hazaras Dead —————————- At least four members of the Hazara community in Pakistan were killed Sunday, April 12, in a targeted shooting in Quetta’s Hazara Ganj area. The attack has reignited severe security concerns…

People of Karbala Renew Mourning for Imam al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) in Holy Kadhimiya ——————————— The people of Holy Karbala have renewed their profound mourning for the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ja’far bin Muhammad al-Sadiq (peace be upon him).…

Displaced Lebanese Shelter in Streets as Israeli Strikes Deepen Humanitarian Crisis ——————————— Thousands of civilians in Lebanon have been displaced by ongoing Israeli airstrikes, with some forced to seek shelter in streets and makeshift camps as humanitarian conditions worsen, local…

Shiites Mark Anniversary of Imam Jaafar al-Sadiq’s Martyrdom with Mourning Ceremonies, Renewed Calls Over Baqi Graves ——————————————— Shiite communities commemorated the anniversary of Imam Jaafar al-Sadiq’s martyrdom with mourning rituals across Iraq and beyond, while activists renewed calls to rebuild…

Grand Ayatullah Shirazi: Imam Jaafar al-Sadiq’s Message is “Life Map” for Shiites ——————————— The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi (may God prolong his life), emphasized the importance of reflecting on the message of Imam Jaafar al-Sadiq…

Syria: Government and SDF Continue Prisoner Exchange Under January Deal —————————————————– A prisoner swap between Syria’s transitional government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has continued, with both sides releasing detainees under an ongoing agreement aimed at resolving long-standing detentions.…