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“Who is Hussein?” Charity Launches Tree-Planting Drive in Karachi ……….. The UK-based humanitarian organisation Who is Hussein? has launched a tree-planting campaign in Karachi, Pakistan, as part of its efforts to combine community service with the promotion of universal human…

Democratic Islam Conference Warns of Sectarian Divisions in Syria …………… The Democratic Islam Conference has voiced concern over the current situation in Syria, warning that growing divisions along sectarian lines threaten social stability and coexistence. Organisers described the ruling authorities…

Iraq Resumes Work on Al-Masad Dam After 11-Year Halt Amid Water Shortages …………. Iraq has resumed construction of the Al-Masad Dam in Rutba, western Anbar province, after an 11-year suspension caused by security concerns. Local officials confirmed that work is…

UN Chief Condemns Haiti Massacre That Killed 42, Including Children ………….. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned what he described as a “brutal attack” in Haiti that left 42 people dead, including children, and many others injured or missing. He…

Lucknow Hosts International Conference Marking 1,500 Years Since Prophet Muhammad’s Blessed Birth ……………… Shia Muslims in India commemorated the 1,500th anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) with an international conference held on…

Sweden to Ban Mobile Phones in Schools Nationwide from 2026 ……….. Sweden will introduce a nationwide ban on mobile phones in all schools from the 2026 academic year, The Guardian reports, aiming to enhance security and improve learning conditions for…

23rd of Rabi al-Awwal Marks Anniversary of Sayyida Fatima al-Masuma’s Arrival in Holy Qom ——————————————– On the 23rd of Rabi al-Awwal in the year 201 AH, Sayyida Fatima al-Masuma (peace be upon her), sister of Imam Ali al-Ridha (peace be…

Grand Ayatollah Bashir al-Najafi Urges Practical Commitment to Prophet’s Teachings ………… Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi has emphasized the importance of adhering to the Prophet Muhammad and his household (peace be upon them) through genuine commitment to God’s commandments. Speaking…

Half of Restoration Work Completed on Al-Askariyain Holy Shrine Collections ……….. The Al-Kafeel Museum for Treasures and Manuscripts at the Al-Abbas Holy Shrine announced that half of the restoration program for artifacts belonging to the Al-Askariyain Holy Shrine in Samarra…

German Minister’s Call for School Hijab Ban Sparks Debate ………….. A German state minister has ignited controversy after suggesting a ban on the hijab for girls under 14 in schools. Manfred Pentz, Minister for European Affairs in Hesse and a…