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The Secretariat-General of the Kadhimiyah Holy Shrine announced on Sunday the number of pilgrims who took part in the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim, peace be upon him. In a press briefing, officials stated that “more than…

The Allahabad High Court in India has reaffirmed that religious places are primarily meant for offering prayers and that the use of loudspeakers cannot be claimed as a fundamental right, especially when it causes inconvenience to nearby residents, news agency…

UNICEF’s Deputy Executive Director, Kitty van der Heijden, has emphasized the importance of innovative collaborations between the organization and the private sector to tackle the growing challenges affecting children worldwide. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, she highlighted…

A study published in The Lancet has revealed a dramatic decline in life expectancy in Gaza, dropping from 75.5 years to 40.5 years by September 2024 due to the ongoing Israeli conflict. The figures represent a loss of 35 years,…

The Saudi NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) has announced significant progress in developing the world’s largest green hydrogen plant, advancing efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources. The plant, set to be fully operational by 2026, aims to produce up…

Danish authorities charged two individuals on Friday under a recently enacted law prohibiting the public desecration of holy texts, including the Quran, media outlets reported. This case marks the first use of the legislation, which came into effect in December…

German aerospace engineer Rudiger Koch has set a new Guinness World Record by living underwater for 120 days without depressurization, The Guardian reported. Koch, 59, spent the time in a 30-square-meter submerged capsule located 11 meters below the surface off…

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has requested arrest warrants for Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani, accusing them of crimes against humanity. Amnesty International has welcomed this as a significant step toward justice for Afghan…

The U.S. State Department has issued a “stop-work” order on existing foreign assistance programs and paused new aid commitments, following a directive from President Donald J. Trump to review aid policies for alignment with his administration’s priorities, Reuters reported. A…

Iraq’s Ministry of Migration and Displaced announced plans to repatriate 150 families from al-Hol camp in northeast Syria, which houses individuals linked to the Islamic State (ISIS), Iraqi media network Rudaw reported. Ministry spokesperson Ali Abbas confirmed on Friday that…