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Taliban Crackdown on Shia Religious and Cultural Institutions in Afghanistan Raises Alarm ——————————————— Shia religious schools and cultural figures in Afghanistan are facing escalating pressure under the Taliban, raising concerns about the erosion of religious and cultural freedoms. According to…

Shia Communities in Moscow and Stockholm Mark Fatimiyya with Large Memorial Gatherings ————————————– Shia communities in both Moscow and Stockholm held solemn ceremonies commemorating the Fatimiyya period, honoring the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her), the…

Texas Muslim Community Leader Ordered Deported Amid Fears of Profiling and Politicized Enforcement ————————————– A longtime North Texas Muslim community leader has been deported after a U.S. immigration judge ruled that he provided “material support” to the Holy Land Foundation…

A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for the construction of the Honourable Mohsen bin Ali (peace be upon him) School in one of the Shia-majority villages of the Republic of Malawi, with support and oversight from the “Imam Hussain for…

Europe’s Freshwater Reserves Declining Amid Climate Change, Satellite Data Shows …………… A new analysis using two decades of satellite data has revealed significant declines in Europe’s freshwater reserves, with southern and central regions experiencing widespread drying, The Guardian reported. Scientists…

At Least 20 Dead After Boat Capsizes in Lake Maï-Ndombe, Congo ………….. At least 20 people have died and several others are missing after a passenger boat overturned in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo, Arab News reported. The vessel was…

China Launches Nationwide High-Rise Fire Safety Inspections After HK Blaze …………. Chinese authorities announced on Saturday a nationwide inspection campaign aimed at strengthening fire-safety standards in high-rise buildings in the wake of a tragic fire in Hong Kong that killed…

British Study: Muslim Abstinence from Alcohol Saves UK £1.6 Billion Annually …………… A new British study by the research firm Equity Center reveals that abstinence from alcohol by Muslim communities contributes an estimated £1.62 billion annually in savings for the…

Two Hazara Shi’a Women Describe Taliban Violence and Vulnerability in Yakawlang and Bamiyan ————————————- Two Hazara Shi’a women from Yakawlang and Bamiyan provinces in Afghanistan have recounted harrowing experiences of threats, pressure, and violent behavior by local Taliban officials. Their…

International Allamah Naeini Conference Opens in Najaf with Launch of 40-Volume Encyclopedia ———————————————- The International Conference on the renowned scholar Mirza Mohammad Hussein Naeini has officially begun in Najaf, Shia Waves Agency reported. The event is being held in cooperation…