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In three days, Malaysia is expected to host over 1,400 business meetings involving local and foreign companies to boost business in the country’s halal industry. Considered one of the most prominent and longest-running halal trade events in the world, the…

The United Nations has warned of an imminent famine in parts of Somalia between October and December, as drought worsens and global food prices rise to record levels. “Famine is approaching,” said the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief…

The inauguration of a new eco-mosque and Islamic centre in the Croatian town of Sisak is scheduled for Thursday, 8 September, as reported by the Bulgarian News Agency reports (BTA). This will be only the third largest religious facility for…

On the International Day of Charity, the Imam Shirazi World Foundation called on all leaders and rulers of Islamic countries to take the initiative to release political detainees. The Foundation stated in a statement received by the Shia Waves News…

Sudanese authorities on Sunday put the death toll from torrential rains and flash floods at 112 since June. In a statement, the National Council for Civil Defense said 115 people were injured in addition to the collapse of 34,944 homes…

 At least 20 civilians in central Somalia were killed in an attack by the al-Shabaab terrorist group on a convoy carrying food supplies, officials said on last Saturday. This comes as the Horn of African nation is struggling with its…

A Muslim place of worship in northern France was completely burned down by a fire late Friday night. Authorities suspect an arson attack, according to local media reports. The incident took place at the Rambouillet mosque in the Yvelines department…

Thailand aims to turn its southern border provinces into “world Halal kitchens” by promoting the manufacturing of food along Islamic traditions. Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sreeon said on Friday that the plan is part of the government’s economic stimulation…

The Shias of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of the eldest grandson of the Prophet, Imam al-Hassan al-Mujtaba, peace be upon him, in various parts of the world. Mourning processions were held on the sorrowful…

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced that 244 million children are out of school in the world, a number that has been in continuous decline for more than 20 years, but it is still worrying. “No…