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UN chief warns of humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, vowing to champion women’s rights
May 3, 2023
UN chief warns of humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, vowing to champion women’s rights
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, confirmed during the UN international meeting on Afghanistan held in Doha, and concluded yesterday, Tuesday, that they “did not discuss the issue of recognizing the Taliban government,” stressing that, “the United Nations…
Saudi authorities behead Shia man in Al Awamiyah on trumped-up insecurity charges
May 3, 2023
Saudi authorities behead Shia man in Al Awamiyah on trumped-up insecurity charges
The Saudi authorities have executed a Shia young man from Al Awamiyah region on fabricated charges that he had threatened the security of the Kingdom. Local media outlets reported that the Saudi authorities had carried out on Shawwal 12th, corresponding…
US religious freedom commission recommends India for blacklist
May 2, 2023
US religious freedom commission recommends India for blacklist
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has, for the fourth year in a row, recommended inclusion of India’s government in a religious freedom blacklist, noting that conditions in the country for religious minorities “continued to worsen” throughout…
WFP: Over 133 million Nigerians are now below poverty line
May 2, 2023
WFP: Over 133 million Nigerians are now below poverty line
The World Food Programme said in a new report that the number of Nigerians living below the poverty line has risen to over 133 million while another 4.3 million face severe hunger in the terrorists-ravaged Northeast region. The UN-affiliated organization…
In an initiative described as historic, New Jersey establishes Muslim heritage month
May 2, 2023
In an initiative described as historic, New Jersey establishes Muslim heritage month
The Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy, signed a bipartisan resolution on Saturday declaring January as Muslim Heritage Month, media outlets reported. New Jersey is home to more than 300,000 Muslim residents. This month comes to celebrate the history, accomplishments and…
Nigerian activists, young men visit Imam Ali Holy Shrine
May 2, 2023
Nigerian activists, young men visit Imam Ali Holy Shrine
A Nigerian delegation of activists had the honor of visiting the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) in Najaf Al-Ashraf, where they made supplications to Allah Almighty to remove oppression and injustice the Shia Muslims are facing.…
Display of Islamic art in Museum of Fine arts in Houston, USA
May 2, 2023
Display of Islamic art in Museum of Fine arts in Houston, USA
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) recently unveiled six additional permanent galleries in its Art of the Islamic Worlds wing. An Iranian-born collector, Hossein Afshar, and al-Sabah Collection in Kuwait have provided most of the works on display. The…
Imam Hussein TV 3 team gears up for Shia Voice Final
May 2, 2023
Imam Hussein TV 3 team gears up for Shia Voice Final
The much awaited Shia Voice final is just four days away with the Imam hussein tv 3 team working tirelessly to get the live final to ethe screens of everyone around the world. The 10 finalists hail from all over…
Religious Freedom Commission voices concern over religious minorities in Afghanistan
May 2, 2023
Religious Freedom Commission voices concern over religious minorities in Afghanistan
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) believes the situation of religious minorities in Afghanistan is an issue of concern. Accordingly, USCIRF has demanded the US State Department to include Afghanistan on its watchlist. The organization has mentioned…
May 3rd marks UN’s World Press Freedom Day
May 2, 2023
May 3rd marks UN’s World Press Freedom Day
On May 3, 1991, the United Nations Scientific, Cultural and Educational Organization, UNESCO, issued the “Windhoek Declaration” and called for this day to be recognized as the World Press Freedom Day. Two years later, in December 1993, the United Nations…