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ICC resumes investigation of suspected war crimes in Afghanistan
November 2, 2022
ICC resumes investigation of suspected war crimes in Afghanistan
Judges at the International Criminal Court decided yesterday, Monday that Prosecutor Karim Khan can resume an investigation into atrocities in Afghanistan, which has been delayed for more than two years. The judges said the investigation could move forward, as Kabul…
Joint statement by “50 countries” condemning Chinese violations against Uyghur Muslims
November 2, 2022
Joint statement by “50 countries” condemning Chinese violations against Uyghur Muslims
In a joint statement, 50 countries from around the world condemned Chinese violations against Uyghur Muslims. A joint statement by “50 countries” from around the world condemning Chinese violations against Uyghur Muslims “50 countries” signed a joint statement condemning the…
British researcher responds to those who are upset about Muslim Call to prayer
November 2, 2022
British researcher responds to those who are upset about Muslim Call to prayer
The religious sociologist and researcher at the Center for Islamic Christian Studies at Oxford University, Dr. Richard McCallum, stressed the need to respect the freedom of Muslims in the United Kingdom to broadcast the call to prayer over mosque loudspeakers,…
Karbala Center for Studies discusses scientific conference of blessed Arbaeen Pilgrimage
November 2, 2022
Karbala Center for Studies discusses scientific conference of blessed Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Karbala Center for Studies and Research held an extraordinary meeting to develop a preparatory plan for organizing the Seventh International Scientific Conference for the Blessed Arbaeen Pilgrimage, in the presence of a number of center members and concerned authorities.…
Grounds for Imam Hassan Al-Mujtaba courtyard constructions near completion
November 1, 2022
Grounds for Imam Hassan Al-Mujtaba courtyard constructions near completion
A member of the Expropriation Committee at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Ali Fouad Muhammad, announced today, Monday, that the percentage of demolition of existing buildings within the construction area of the courtyard of Imam Hassan Al-Mujtaba (peace be upon him)…
Turkish university hosts scientific conference on Karbala, Ashura Day
November 1, 2022
Turkish university hosts scientific conference on Karbala, Ashura Day
The Turkish online newspaper, Medya Gazete, reported that Tonsili Mundur University held a special conference to commemorate the eternal battle of Karbala. The newspaper said in a report, “The eleventh edition of this conference, which is held this year under…
Adviser to Shia human rights organizations urges int’l community to address blind extremism
November 1, 2022
Adviser to Shia human rights organizations urges int’l community to address blind extremism
Adviser to Shia human rights organizations, His Eminence Sheikh Muhammad Taqi Al-Zakri urged the international community and human rights organizations to strive fully to curb extremism backed by the superpowers. This came during his participation in intensive meetings with academics,…
Death toll from bridge collapse in India’s Gujarat rises to 132
November 1, 2022
Death toll from bridge collapse in India’s Gujarat rises to 132
The death toll from the collapse of a colonial-era suspension bridge in India’s western Gujarat state has risen to 132, according to officials, as rescue workers worked through the night, combing the Machhu River for survivors. Gujarat’s home minister, told…
Millions of people in the Middle East at risk of displacement due to climate change
November 1, 2022
Millions of people in the Middle East at risk of displacement due to climate change
With poor rainfall, extreme heat waves and droughts, climate change could displace millions of people in the Middle East, the world’s most water-poor region, with the risk of environmentally detrimental urban expansion and probable conflicts over resources. According to the…
Baghdad-based al-Bayt Center for Islamic Thought holds intellectual symposium
November 1, 2022
Baghdad-based al-Bayt Center for Islamic Thought holds intellectual symposium
The Shirazi-affiliated al-Bayt Center for Islamic Thought in Baghdad held an intellectual symposium titled ‘Crisis between Withdrawal and Interaction’. The symposium opened by reciting verses from the Noble Qur’an, then a lecture was delivered by the preacher and researcher Hojjat…