NEWS

Abidjan: From Lagoons to the Heart of West African Islam ————————— Abidjan, the economic capital of Côte d’Ivoire, stands today as a symbol of African development and modernity, while also serving as a major cultural and economic hub for Muslims…

Kadhimiya Draped in Black as Mourning Flags for Holy Prophet Raised ———————————- As the martyrdom anniversary of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) approaches, the holy sites of Kadhimiya has been draped in black, with mourning…

Iraq Reduces Number of Displacement Camps ——————————— Iraq’s Ministry of Migration and Displacement announced a significant reduction in the number of displacement camps, dropping from 172 to just 22, Shia Waves Persian reported citing the Middle East News. Deputy Minister…

Corruption and Bribery in Saudi-UK Arms Deals Exposed —————————————- The Guardian has revealed that Saudi-UK arms contracts were entangled in a complex network of corruption and bribery, Shia Waves reported. Former British army officer Ian Foxley presented documents exposing suspicious…

Specialist Suggests Four Simple Ways for Healthy Lifestyle —————————– Dr. Kurt Hong, an obesity specialist and nutrition researcher, has shared four simple recommendations to promote longevity and fitness, Independent Persian reported. As a professor at the University of Southern California…

Iraq begins work on ISIS mass grave thought to contain thousands —————————- Iraq has commenced excavation of a mass grave near Mosul, believed to contain thousands of victims of the ISIS/Daesh group, Arab News reported. The project, led by director…

Growing Food Insecurity in the Middle East Drives Divergence from Global Trends ——————————- Global hunger declined slightly in 2024—from 8.5% to 8.2%—yet the Middle East bucked this trend, with food insecurity worsening, Arab News revealed. According to the UN’s State…

Pakistan expands rescue and relief efforts after floods cause over 200 deaths in a single district ——————————- Rescue operations intensified Sunday in northwestern Pakistan’s Buner district after flash floods caused by heavy monsoon rains killed over 220 people, Arab News…

Syria Fully Extinguishes Wildfires in Latakia and Hama Countryside —————————————- According to a report from Anadolu Agency, Syria announced on Sunday that it has fully extinguished wildfires in the Latakia and Hama countryside after days of intense efforts. The fires,…

Nepal’s Supreme Court Orders Social Media Platforms to Register ————————- Nepal’s Supreme Court has ordered all social media platforms and online sites to register with the government, Anadolu Agency reported. The ruling, reported by local media on Sunday, aims to…