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African Union suspends Niger’s membership in wake of coup
August 23, 2023
African Union suspends Niger’s membership in wake of coup
The African Union (AU) suspended Niger from various institutions and activities Tuesday until the restoration of constitutional order following a recent political upheaval that saw the ousting of President Mohamed Bazoum.The AU urged its 55 member states to “reject this…
Sunni extremists kill two young Shiites in Karachi, Pakistan
August 23, 2023
Sunni extremists kill two young Shiites in Karachi, Pakistan
According to reports from Pakistan, elements affiliated with the extremist Sunni Sipah Sahaba martyred two young Shiites in the city of Karachi during the last two nights. In their first attack on Sunday night, the terrorists targeted a Shia youth…
Holy Karbala Media Department: More than 600 Arab and foreign journalists to cover this year’s Arba’een
August 23, 2023
Holy Karbala Media Department: More than 600 Arab and foreign journalists to cover this year’s Arba’een
The director of Iraqi Communications and Media Commission in the holy city of Karbala, Tawfiq al-Habali, has confirmed that the media plan for the Arba’een Pilgrimage will be comprehensive and compatible with the status of this massive pilgrimage. In a…
200 Former Afghan Troops and Officials Killed Since Taliban Takeover, UN Reports
August 23, 2023
200 Former Afghan Troops and Officials Killed Since Taliban Takeover, UN Reports
A tragic and alarming development has been reported by the United Nations: the killing of around 200 former Afghan troops and officials since the Taliban takeover. The Taliban’s return to power has been marked by concerns over human rights abuses,…
Six Pakistan Soldiers Killed in Attack Near Afghanistan Border
August 23, 2023
Six Pakistan Soldiers Killed in Attack Near Afghanistan Border
Yesterday, a group of unidentified assailants launched a deadly attack on a Pakistani military outpost near the Afghanistan border. The attackers, caught the soldiers off-guard, resulting in a fierce exchange of gunfire which left six Pakistani soldiers dead and several…
Ale-Yassin Hussainiya commemorates Imam Hassan’s Martyrdom over first ten days of Safar
August 23, 2023
Ale-Yassin Hussainiya commemorates Imam Hassan’s Martyrdom over first ten days of Safar
With the beginning of the month of Safar al-Ahzan 2023, Ale-Yassin Mosque and Hussainiya, one of the centers affiliated with the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Sydney, Australia, is commemorating the martyrdom of Imam al-Hassan, peace be upon him,…
Madagascar-based Office of Grand Ayatullah Shirazi organizes symbolic Arbaeen Walk
August 23, 2023
Madagascar-based Office of Grand Ayatullah Shirazi organizes symbolic Arbaeen Walk
Just as the devotees of Abba Abdillah al-Hussein (peace be upon him) from different parts of the world began their journey of devotion towards Karbala to mark the occasion of Arbaeen 2023, the Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand…
Wildfire Claims 18 Lives of Suspected Asylum Seekers in Dadia Region, Greece
August 23, 2023
Wildfire Claims 18 Lives of Suspected Asylum Seekers in Dadia Region, Greece
Eighteen individuals believed to be asylum seekers have been found dead in a forest in northeastern Greece, where a wildfire had erupted. Reports suggest that they were caught off-guard and unable to escape the fast-moving fire. The Greek government’s response…
Mission of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi begins work in Karbala during Arba’een pilgrimage
August 23, 2023
Mission of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi begins work in Karbala during Arba’een pilgrimage
The Mission of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi started its operation in Holy Karbala to carry out Arbaeen activities and serve the many pilgrims of this event. The Mission officials told reporter of Shia Waives that the delegation has made all necessary…
Holy Najaf holds official meetings to discuss plans set for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 23, 2023
Holy Najaf holds official meetings to discuss plans set for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The government of Holy Najaf has continued to hold official meetings to discuss all service and security plans for the Arba’een Pilgrimage. The First Deputy Governor of Holy Najaf, Hashim al-Karawi, said in a statement received by Shia Waves Agency,…