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Majority of Americans say Trump policies have worsened economy, CNN poll finds
April 29, 2025
Majority of Americans say Trump policies have worsened economy, CNN poll finds
A growing majority of Americans believe that President Donald Trump’s economic policies are harming the country, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. The survey shows that 59% say Trump’s actions have worsened economic conditions, up from 51%…
Muslims worldwide celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Sayyida Fatima al-Masuma
April 29, 2025
Muslims worldwide celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Sayyida Fatima al-Masuma
Celebrations have begun today across the Islamic world to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sayyida Fatima al-Masuma (peace be upon her), observed on the first day of Dhu al-Qa’dah. Sacred shrines, mosques, and religious centers are being adorned with festive…
Death toll rises to 70 after explosion at Iranian port, officials cite safety failures
April 29, 2025
Death toll rises to 70 after explosion at Iranian port, officials cite safety failures
Emergency crews have brought under control a fire triggered by a major explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, as the death toll rose to 70, according to state media. The blast occurred on Saturday when…
Media freedom under threat across EU, rights report warns
April 29, 2025
Media freedom under threat across EU, rights report warns
Media freedom and pluralism are under increasing threat across the European Union due to a growing concentration of ownership, political interference, and inadequate regulation, according to a new report by the Civil Liberties Union for Europe (Liberties). The report, based…
Dominican Republic deports pregnant Haitian women and children amid criticism
April 29, 2025
Dominican Republic deports pregnant Haitian women and children amid criticism
The Dominican Republic has begun deporting pregnant women, new mothers, and children of Haitian origin as part of a wider crackdown on undocumented migrants, drawing strong criticism from human rights groups and international observers, The Guardian reported. According to Dominican…
UNHCR faces funding crisis as Afghan returnees N
April 29, 2025
UNHCR faces funding crisis as Afghan returnees N
The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) has warned of a severe funding shortfall as it struggles to support Afghan migrants returning from Pakistan and Iran. In a recent report, UNHCR said it had received only $9 million of the $179.1…
Human Rights Watch urges treaty to curb risks of ‘Killer
April 29, 2025
Human Rights Watch urges treaty to curb risks of ‘Killer
Human Rights Watch has warned that autonomous weapons systems, often called “killer robots,” pose serious risks to human rights both during conflicts and in peacetime. In a new report co-published with Harvard Law School’s International Human Rights Clinic, the group…
Iraq: Believers launch campaigns across cities to raise Sayyida Zainab’s flag
April 28, 2025
Iraq: Believers launch campaigns across cities to raise Sayyida Zainab’s flag
Campaigns are underway across various Iraqi cities to raise the flag of Sayyida Zainab (peace be upon her) on residential homes, public complexes, and government buildings. The initiative is a demonstration of loyalty and appreciation for Sayyida Zainab’s pivotal role…
Thomas Irving: Pioneer of Quran translation in North America
April 28, 2025
Thomas Irving: Pioneer of Quran translation in North America
Thomas Ballantine Irving, also known as Al-Hajj Ta’lim Ali Abu Nasr, was a key figure in translating the Quran into English in North America. Born in 1914 in Preston, Ontario, he converted to Islam in the early 1950s. In 1985,…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announces Tuesday as first of holy month of Dhu’l-Qida
April 28, 2025
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announces Tuesday as first of holy month of Dhu’l-Qida
The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has announced that tomorrow Tuesday —corresponding to April, 29, 2025—marks the first of the month of Dhu’l-Qida, 1446 AH. The office said in a statement:…