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Colombia court moves to metaverse to host hearing
February 26, 2023
Colombia court moves to metaverse to host hearing
A Colombian court this month hosted its first legal trial in the metaverse, and now hopes to experiment again with virtual reality, authorities told Reuters. At the two-hour hearing held by Colombia’s Magdalena Administrative court, participants in a traffic dispute…
Shirazi-affiliated centers distribute food baskets to Syrian earthquake victims
February 26, 2023
Shirazi-affiliated centers distribute food baskets to Syrian earthquake victims
The centers and organizations affiliated to the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, continue supporting Syria families affected by recent earthquake. According to a statement by the public relations office of the Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief…
Husseiniya and Mosque of Ale Yasin celebrates births of AhlulBayt
February 26, 2023
Husseiniya and Mosque of Ale Yasin celebrates births of AhlulBayt
The Shiarzi-afiliated Ale Yaseen Husaynia and Mosque in Sydney, Australia celebrated the births anniversary of Sha’aban. Hujjat al-Islam Sheikh Mohammad Rameedh and Sayyed Kadhim al-Modrresi were key speakers of the blessed celebration; however, Muhammad al-Kofi, Dr. Karar al-Kofi and Mohammad…
Malaysia deports 114 Muslim Myanmar nationals, including children
February 26, 2023
Malaysia deports 114 Muslim Myanmar nationals, including children
Malaysia has deported 114 Muslim Myanmar nationals who will be persecuted by the ruling military when they return, although they are not Rohingya, their lawyer said Thursday, Radio Free Asia reported. Amnesty International Malaysia said Kuala Lumpur returned the Myanmar…
Shia followers of AhlulBayt launch worldwide blood donation campaign on births of AhlulBayt
February 26, 2023
Shia followers of AhlulBayt launch worldwide blood donation campaign on births of AhlulBayt
Shia followers of AhlulBayt have started their massive blood donation campaign as part of their tribute to Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Every year on the birth anniversaries of Imam Hussein, Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas and Imam al-Sajjad, peace be…
Scholarly meetings of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi continue at his residence in Holy Qom
February 26, 2023
Scholarly meetings of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi continue at his residence in Holy Qom
Grand Ayatollah, Sayed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, continues his scholarly meetings on Islamic jurisprudence and beliefs at his honorable house in Holy Qom. According to his Eminence’s office, “Grand Ayatollah Shirazi is keen on holding scientific meetings to present his knowledge…
Imam Hussein Media Group extends thanks to Al-Shaa’er TV channel over consent not to broadcast TV series
February 25, 2023
Imam Hussein Media Group extends thanks to Al-Shaa’er TV channel over consent not to broadcast TV series
Imam Hussein Media Group has extended its thanks and appreciation to the Al-Shaa’er TV channel, for their agreement not to broadcast ‘Abu Lulu’a’s Courage’ TV series, which was slated for this blessed month of Ramadan. The channel’s decision came in…
Millions of children in need of urgent humanitarian support in wake of Turkey-Syria earthquake
February 24, 2023
Millions of children in need of urgent humanitarian support in wake of Turkey-Syria earthquake
Millions of children are in need of urgent humanitarian support after two devastating earthquakes and numerous aftershocks hit south-east Türkiye and Syria on February 6, 2023. The collective death toll is now at least 44,000. While the total number of…
DR Congo: Senior UN rights official calls on authorities to stop ‘appalling’ violence
February 24, 2023
DR Congo: Senior UN rights official calls on authorities to stop ‘appalling’ violence
The UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, Ilze Brands Kehris, concluding a 10-day visit to DR Congo on Wednesday, reported a resurgence of attacks by armed groups and the devastating toll on communities alongside the need for action. In the…
UNICEF to release report assessing levels of social protection for children
February 24, 2023
UNICEF to release report assessing levels of social protection for children
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNICEF will publish a report on Wednesday 1 March 2023, assessing the levels of social protection for children worldwide. It also examines how children have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the global cost-of-living…