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Cruise Ship Rescues 77 Migrants Off Greece’s Southwestern Coast
August 7, 2024
Cruise Ship Rescues 77 Migrants Off Greece’s Southwestern Coast
A cruise ship successfully rescued 77 migrants stranded in a distressed sailboat off the southwestern coast of Greece, Arab News reported yesterday citing Greek authorities. The operation took place early Tuesday morning, after a Maltese-flagged cargo ship discovered the vessel…
Landslide in Southern Ethiopia Claims at Least 13 Lives, Forces Evacuation of Hundreds
August 6, 2024
Landslide in Southern Ethiopia Claims at Least 13 Lives, Forces Evacuation of Hundreds
A devastating landslide triggered by heavy rains in Wolaita, southern Ethiopia, has resulted in at least 13 fatalities, with fears that the death toll may rise, VOA reported yesterday. Samuel Fola, the zone chief administrator, reported that over 300 residents…
Syria: Women’s Section of Zainabiyya Seminary Organizes Summer Courses for Women
August 6, 2024
Syria: Women’s Section of Zainabiyya Seminary Organizes Summer Courses for Women
The Women’s Section of the Zainabiyya Seminary — a center in Damascus, Syria, affiliated with the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatullah Shirazi — has announced the commencement of its summer educational courses specifically for women. These courses, titled “Educational Program…
Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies Holds First Annual Gathering of “Husseini Masar Arts”
August 6, 2024
Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies Holds First Annual Gathering of “Husseini Masar Arts”
The first annual gathering of “Husseini Masar Arts” is currently taking place at Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies, a key institution affiliated with the Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatullah Shirazi, in the holy city of Najaf.…
Karbala Governor Anticipates Over 25 Million Visitors for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 6, 2024
Karbala Governor Anticipates Over 25 Million Visitors for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Governor of Karbala, Naseef Jassim Al-Khatabi, has projected that the number of visitors participating in this year’s commemoration of the holy Husseini Arbaeen pilgrimage will exceed 25 million. He emphasized that the city is undergoing extensive preparations to accommodate…
Freemuslim Association Condemns Mogadishu Attack, Urges Comprehensive Review of Security Plans
August 6, 2024
Freemuslim Association Condemns Mogadishu Attack, Urges Comprehensive Review of Security Plans
The Global Nonviolence Organization, known as Freemuslim, has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack targeting unarmed civilians in Mogadishu, Somalia. The organization emphasized the urgent need for Somali authorities to reassess their security strategies to ensure the protection of innocents…
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Seeks Visa Exemption for Citizens Traveling to Iraq
August 6, 2024
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Seeks Visa Exemption for Citizens Traveling to Iraq
During a meeting with an Iraqi delegation, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi requested the exemption of Pakistani citizens from visa requirements for travel to Iraq. According to a report by the Pakistan Observer, both Iraq and Pakistan emphasized the importance…
3,000 Flights Scheduled Between Iraq and Iran for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 6, 2024
3,000 Flights Scheduled Between Iraq and Iran for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Iranian Arbaeen Pilgrimage Committee has announced an agreement with Iraqi officials to operate 3,000 round-trip flights between the two countries, equating to approximately 700 weekly flights during the Arbaeen pilgrimage season. During a meeting of the Arbaeen Committee at…
Taliban Suspends Activities of 17 Local Radio, Television Stations Amid Growing Concerns for Women’s Rights
August 6, 2024
Taliban Suspends Activities of 17 Local Radio, Television Stations Amid Growing Concerns for Women’s Rights
The Taliban has suspended the operations of 17 radio and television stations in Nangarhar province due to non-payment of taxes, raising significant concerns about press freedom in the region. Concurrently, the Purple Saturdays Movement has highlighted the deteriorating human rights…
Thousands in Pakistan Rally for Imran Khan’s Release on Arrest Anniversary
August 6, 2024
Thousands in Pakistan Rally for Imran Khan’s Release on Arrest Anniversary
Over 10,000 supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan gathered yesterday, August 5, in Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to mark the anniversary of his arrest and demand his release, Arab News reported today. The rally, organized by Khan’s Pakistan…