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Shia Muslims around the world commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyida Zaynab al-Kubra (peace be upon her) with widespread mourning ceremonies, symbolic processions, and the reopening of an expanded pilgrimage site in Karbala, highlighting her enduring spiritual and moral legacy.…

Saudi Arabia Records Record Number of Executions in 2025 ……… Saudi Arabia carried out a record number of executions in 2025, with authorities putting 356 people to death, according to documented human rights data. Among those executed were individuals convicted…

Shia Muslims in Lucknow Call for Political, Legal Reforms Inspired by Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) ——————————– In the Indian city of Lucknow, Shia leaders, drawing inspiration from the teachings of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him), have called…

Taliban Administration Tightens Morality Rules, Targets Teachers In Nangarhar ————————– The Taliban Administration has forced schoolteachers in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province to sign written pledges committing to grow beards, according to a document obtained by Afghanistan International. The document warns…

British, French air forces attack underground Daesh weapons store in Syria ————————— British and French aircraft have conducted a joint strike on an underground facility in Syria that had been occupied by Daesh operatives, The Guardian reported. Guided bombs were…

World losing pace to keep up with potential AI risks, expert warns —————————– A leading AI safety researcher has warned that the world may not have sufficient time to prepare for the risks posed by rapidly advancing artificial intelligence systems.…

Talks on Integrating Kurdish-Led Forces Into Syrian Army End Without Progress ………… Syrian government officials have held talks with the commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on plans to integrate the group into the national army, but the…

Germany Records Sharp Fall in Asylum Applications Amid Policy Shift ……….. Germany recorded a steep decline in asylum applications last year, with first-time requests falling to 113,236 in 2025, less than half the previous year’s total, according to Interior Ministry…

Pope calls for end to violence, respect for sovereignty after US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro ——————————- Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for peace, respect for sovereignty, and the protection of human and civil rights in Venezuela after the US…

Greece Airspace Closure Strands Thousands After Communications Failure ………… Thousands of passengers were left stranded across Europe after a communications failure forced Greece to shut its airspace, triggering widespread flight cancellations and delays, as reported by the BBC. The disruption…