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Shia Muslims in Iraq and around the world have strongly condemned what they described as the “catastrophic international silence” surrounding the destruction of the holy graves of the Imams in Al-Baqi Cemetery. The condemnation coincides with the annual commemoration of…

As of Sunday, the Iraqi Ministry of Justice has announced the release of 1,000 inmates from prisons across the country, following the implementation of a general amnesty law that took effect in mid-February, Rudaw reported. This release is part of…

Poor countries have criticized wealthy nations for “backsliding” on climate commitments during negotiations at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) aimed at decarbonizing shipping over the next 25 years, The Guardian reported. The proposed deal includes a levy on ship emissions…

A rare handwritten copy of the Quran, estimated to be around 400 years old, is on display in the village of Gelezerde, near Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, Daily Sabah reported. This ancient manuscript, preserved through generations, has attracted significant public interest and…

In a significant escalation of immigration enforcement, Iranian authorities have deported over 1.12 million Afghan refugees between March 2024 and March 2025, Khaama Press reported. This crackdown is part of Tehran’s intensified policy aimed at curbing illegal immigration. Saeed Montazerolmahdi,…

UNICEF has Shut down 21 malnutrition treatment centers in the Gaza Strip due to ongoing Israeli military operations and recent evacuation orders, Arab News reported. Spokesperson Kazem Abu Khalaf stated that these closures are linked to the deteriorating security situation…

Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary visa ban for 14 countries ahead of the Hajj season, affecting Umrah, business, and family visas, Iqna reported. The suspension is expected to last until mid-June, with Umrah visa holders allowed entry until April…

A burgeoning Muslim population in Young, New South Wales, has led to the construction of a new mosque, highlighting the community’s expansion and integration, Iqna reported. Located over 370 kilometers southwest of Sydney, Young has attracted hundreds of Muslim families…

Pakistan’s National Assembly will convene to review plans for the forced repatriation of undocumented Afghan refugees, Khaama Press reported. This session comes amid increasing scrutiny from human rights organizations and international bodies concerned about the humanitarian implications of mass deportations.…

Thirteen years after the brutal massacre of Shia passengers in Chilas, Pakistan, on April 3, 2012, victims’ families still await justice, highlighting a systemic failure to address sectarian violence. On that day, armed assailants stopped buses, singled out Shia passengers,…