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Kurdish-led security forces arrested 16 ISIS militants during a raid on Roj camp in northeast Syria on Saturday, seizing communication equipment and uncovering a secret trench used for infiltration and smuggling, Rudaw reported. The militants were involved in recruiting and…

The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, will resume his advanced jurisprudence (Bahth al-Kharij) lessons starting tomorrow, Tuesday, 9th of Shawwal 1446 AH (corresponding to April 8, 2025), at the Imam Zain al-Abidin Mosque in the holy…

A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed a troubling rise in maternal mortality, with 260,000 women dying in 2023 due to complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. This equates to one death every two minutes, with…

The late Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad al-Husseini al-Shirazi (may his soul be sanctified) remains a key voice in the ongoing call to reconstruct the demolished graves of Ahlulbayt Imams in Al-Baqi Cemetery, Medina. His vision emphasized the religious, historical, and…

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…