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UN Report: Global Hunger Declines but Remains Above Pre-COVID Levels —————————————————– Global hunger has continued to decline but remains significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest United Nations State of Food Security and Nutrition in the…

Zainabiyah Seminary in Damascus Hosts Commemoration Ceremony for Martyrdom Anniversary of Lady Ruqayyah (peace be upon her) ————————————— The Zainabiyah Seminary in Damascus, an institution affiliated with Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, hosted a mourning ceremony marking the anniversary…

Pakistani Religious Leaders Call for Permanent Arbaeen Pilgrim Coordination Body, Reopening of Land Routes ————————————— As the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage approaches, Pakistani religious figures and experts have called for improved coordination among Pakistan, Iran, and Iraq to facilitate the safe…

Rights Groups Warn of Rising Cases of Missing Women and Girls in Syria ———————————– Fifty human rights and civil society organizations have expressed serious concern over reports of abductions and disappearances involving women and girls in various parts of Syria,…

Rights Groups Criticize Increasing Arrests in Egypt and Call for Release of Detainees ———————————— Human rights organizations in Egypt have raised concerns over a series of arrests targeting citizens over religious beliefs, social media activity and political expression, calling on…

French Ambassador Visits Imam Hussein Shrine, Highlights Significance of Arbaeen Pilgrimage —————————————- French Ambassador to Iraq Patrick Durel visited the shrine of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) in the holy city of Karbala on Monday, accompanied by an official…

Karbala Continues Upgrading Pilgrim Transport Areas Ahead of Arbaeen Visit ————————————– Engineering and technical teams in Karbala are continuing field projects as part of preparations to receive millions of visitors during the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon…

Iran Allocates 5,600 Buses to Transport Arbaeen Pilgrims to Iraq Border Crossings ————————————————– Iran’s Road Maintenance and Land Transport Organization has announced plans to deploy 5,600 buses to transport pilgrims heading to Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage commemorating Imam Hussein…

Portugal’s Face Covering Ban Draws Criticism from Rights Groups ————————————————— Portugal’s approval of legislation banning face coverings in public spaces has sparked criticism from Amnesty International and civil liberties advocates, who warn that the law could negatively affect religious freedom…

Australian Muslim Groups Urge Greater Funding to Combat Islamophobia ———————————————– Muslim organizations in Australia have called on the federal government to provide stronger funding and broader action to address Islamophobia, saying the government’s response to a national review of anti-Muslim…