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Vatican Defends Pope Leo XIV’s Moral Authority Amid Criticism ———————————- Senior Vatican officials and close associates of the Holy See have issued a firm defense of Pope Leo XIV’s diplomatic and ethical stance following recent public criticisms from Donald Trump.…

Targeted Shooting in Quetta Leaves Four Hazaras Dead —————————- At least four members of the Hazara community in Pakistan were killed Sunday, April 12, in a targeted shooting in Quetta’s Hazara Ganj area. The attack has reignited severe security concerns…

People of Karbala Renew Mourning for Imam al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) in Holy Kadhimiya ——————————— The people of Holy Karbala have renewed their profound mourning for the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ja’far bin Muhammad al-Sadiq (peace be upon him).…

Displaced Lebanese Shelter in Streets as Israeli Strikes Deepen Humanitarian Crisis ——————————— Thousands of civilians in Lebanon have been displaced by ongoing Israeli airstrikes, with some forced to seek shelter in streets and makeshift camps as humanitarian conditions worsen, local…

Shiites Mark Anniversary of Imam Jaafar al-Sadiq’s Martyrdom with Mourning Ceremonies, Renewed Calls Over Baqi Graves ——————————————— Shiite communities commemorated the anniversary of Imam Jaafar al-Sadiq’s martyrdom with mourning rituals across Iraq and beyond, while activists renewed calls to rebuild…

Grand Ayatullah Shirazi: Imam Jaafar al-Sadiq’s Message is “Life Map” for Shiites ——————————— The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi (may God prolong his life), emphasized the importance of reflecting on the message of Imam Jaafar al-Sadiq…

Syria: Government and SDF Continue Prisoner Exchange Under January Deal —————————————————– A prisoner swap between Syria’s transitional government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has continued, with both sides releasing detainees under an ongoing agreement aimed at resolving long-standing detentions.…

UK, EU, Russia Urge Diplomacy After Failed US–Iran Talks in Pakistan ———————————————— Global leaders have called for restraint and renewed diplomacy following the collapse of US–Iran peace talks hosted in Pakistan, warning against further escalation in the Middle East conflict.…

Middle East Conflict, Global Inequality Deepen Economic Strain on Africa —————————————- African economies are facing rising inflation, food insecurity, and trade disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict, while a United Nations report warns that widening global inequality and declining…

Local, International Outrage Follows Massacre of Shiite Civilians in Herat ——————————— A brutal armed assault in the Injil district of Herat has sparked international outrage after motorcycle-borne gunmen targeted Shiite civilians near a religious shrine in the village of “Deh…