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Human rights group voices concerns over lives of death-row inmates in Saudi Arabia
January 23, 2024
Human rights group voices concerns over lives of death-row inmates in Saudi Arabia
The European Saudi Organization for Human Rights (ESOHR) recently revealed in a report what it described as “suspicious movements” in the vicinity of Dammam Prison in Saudi Arabia, which it linked to news of the filming of some death-row inmates.…
Holy Alavi Shrine preparing for birthday anniversary of Imam Ali on Rajab 13
January 23, 2024
Holy Alavi Shrine preparing for birthday anniversary of Imam Ali on Rajab 13
Ahead of his auspicious birthday anniversary, the sacred dome, the courtyards and the porticoes, as well as the holy Zarih of the shrine of Amir al-Mu’minin, peace be upon him, were dusted and washed with rose water by the staff…
Cameroon launches world’s first nationwide malaria vaccination programme
January 23, 2024
Cameroon launches world’s first nationwide malaria vaccination programme
Cameroon’s health authorities started the world’s first mass vaccination campaign against malaria, AFP news agency reported yesterday. The World Health Organization described the move projected to save thousands of children’s lives across Africa as “historic” in the fight against the…
7.1 earthquake strikes northwestern China’s Xinjiang region leaving several injured, houses collapsed
January 23, 2024
7.1 earthquake strikes northwestern China’s Xinjiang region leaving several injured, houses collapsed
Several people have been injured after homes collapsed due to a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck China’s northwestern Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region early Tuesday, state-run media reported. The quake’s epicenter was at a depth of 22 kilometers (13 miles) in…
Shia Muslims worldwide celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad
January 22, 2024
Shia Muslims worldwide celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad
Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria and Iran in addition to mosques, Husseiniyahs and Islamic centers around the world celebrate the hounorable birth anniversary of the ninth Infallible Imam, Muhammad al-Jawad, peace be upon them. The Imam’s honorable birth is on…
IOM launches global appeal for $7.9 billion to support 140M in dire need of humanitarian assistance
January 22, 2024
IOM launches global appeal for $7.9 billion to support 140M in dire need of humanitarian assistance
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched a global appeal for $7.9 billion to help 140 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. The appeal comes as the world faces multiple crises, including conflict, displacement, and the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra Foundation launches humanitarian campaign to help earthquake victims in Syria
January 22, 2024
Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra Foundation launches humanitarian campaign to help earthquake victims in Syria
Coinciding with the blessed month of Rajab, the Holy Karbala-based Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra Foundation has announced a new financial grant for the victims of the earthquake in Syria, reaffirming its commitment to supporting those affected. In its statement, received by…
HRW calls on Indonesian authorities to immediately stop violence against Rohingya refugees
January 22, 2024
HRW calls on Indonesian authorities to immediately stop violence against Rohingya refugees
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Indonesian authorities to immediately stop all boat pushbacks of Rohingya refugees and investigate all attacks on refugees and put an end to them. The organization said that the authorities should allow them to disembark…
Landslide buries 47 people in China’s southwestern Yunnan province
January 22, 2024
Landslide buries 47 people in China’s southwestern Yunnan province
A massive landslide has buried 47 people in China’s southwestern Yunnan province, according to local authorities. State news agency Xinhua reported that the disaster struck on Sunday in the village of Liangshui, beneath the town of Tangfang in Zhenxiong County.…
An estimated 4.9M Yemenis with disabilities are facing extremely difficult circumstances, OCHA says
January 22, 2024
An estimated 4.9M Yemenis with disabilities are facing extremely difficult circumstances, OCHA says
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Yemen hast reported that 4.9 million persons with disabilities (PWDs) are facing extremely difficult circumstances due to ongoing crisis. According to a recent report by OCHA, “Yemen’s prolonged…