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In a remarkable archaeological find, researchers have uncovered a rare, 1,000-year-old sword from the Spanish city of Valencia, drawing comparisons to the legendary Excalibur of King Arthur, LiveScience reported yesterday. The 18-inch iron blade was discovered in an Islamic-era house…

An anti-terrorism court in Saudi Arabia has secretly sentenced a pro-women’s rights female advocate for 11 years following her arrest over charges related to terrorism, The Guardian reported. According to the report, Saudi officials confirmed in a statement to the…

French experts said in a new report that children should not be allowed to use smartphones before 13 and should be barred from accessing social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat before 18. The report comes following the…

Japanese scientists have successfully transplanted kidney tissue from one rat fetus to another while the recipient was still in its mother’s womb, Interesting Engineering, a science magazine, said in a new report. According to nephrologists at Jikei University School of…

The Freemuslim Association, an international anti-violence organization based in the US, released a message yesterday Wednesday, congratulating workers across the world on the occasion of the International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Day. In its message seen by Shia Waves…

The Legal Centre, affiliated to Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development Holy Karbala, revealed that it has provided dozens free legal proceedings and procedures for the orphans and needy families. The centre’s directir, Salah Al-Jashami, stated that “the centre,…

The holy shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, has been covered with black banners in commemoration of the sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq, peace be upon him. Pilgrims in the holy shrine extended their heartfelt condolences…

The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has revealed further progress in its Qibla Basement project, which is a part of its plan to expand the area surrounding the holy shrine. Pictures obtained by Shia Waves Agency document the project’s advancement, including…

The United Nations and its humanitarian partners have recently warned that escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has led to a record 7.2 million people being displaced from their homes. In a joint statement, the leaders…

Two years after his appointment as the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett has urged the Taliban to uphold their international obligations, noting that accountability for ongoing abuses remains elusive. “While my team and…