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Restoration and Reinstallation of Qibla Gate at Al-Abbas Hily Shrine Completed ………….. The Department of Holy Zarihs and Gates at the Al-Abbas Holy Shrine has begun reinstalling the Qibla Gate of the shrine after completing its restoration, maintenance, and gilding…

Global Water Security Under Threat Amid Climate Change and Conflicts ……………. The world is facing an escalating water security crisis, which has evolved from an environmental and developmental concern into a major geopolitical challenge. Rising climate change impacts, growing droughts,…

Regular Tea Consumption Linked to Nearly 50% Lower Liver Cancer Risk …………… A recent study by researchers in China and the United States suggests that regular tea consumption may significantly reduce the risk of liver cancer. Published in Nutrients, the…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Affirms Authenticity of Hadith al-Kisa ————————————– Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Husayni Shirazi confirmed the reliability of the Hadith al-Kisa (Tradition of the Cloak) during his daily scholarly session held on Monday, the 13th of Rabi’ al-Thani, 1447…

Austrian Youth Show Growing Affinity for Religion and Spirituality —————————- New studies indicate a significant and increasing trend among Austria’s younger generation, particularly those aged 14 to 25, toward religion and spiritual practices as they search for identity and stability…

Antonio Guterres condemns Houthi detentions of UN’s staff in Yemen ———————————— UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the arbitrary detention of additional UN personnel by the Houthi group in Yemen, Anadolu Agency reported citing his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. Most recently,…

UN Secretary-General Concerned by Decline in Women’s Role in Global Peace and Security ————————————- The declining participation of women in global peace and security efforts is a serious concern for the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres. Speaking at a UN…

15 Million Adolescents Globally Use E-Cigarettes ———————————— The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that at least 15 million adolescents aged 13 to 15 globally are currently using electronic cigarettes. According to the Shia Waves Agency, citing the WHO’s official website,…

Vatican Archbishop: World Is Blind to Persecution of Christians ————————————- The Vatican’s diplomatic representative to the United Nations, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, criticized the international community for its disregard of Christian persecution during his address to the UN General Assembly.…

Heavy Frontline Fighting Near Aleppo, Opposition to 2025 Elections, and Alawite Vulnerability in Syria’s Transition —————————————– Intense clashes have erupted between the Syrian Arab Army and Syrian Democratic Forces in the Deir Hafer and Tishrin Dam corridors just east of…