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Protests Continue in Turkey Amid Political Unrest
March 25, 2025
Protests Continue in Turkey Amid Political Unrest
Turkey is witnessing its sixth consecutive night of protests, sparked by the recent arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges, BBC news reported. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused opposition parties of inciting a “movement of violence,” dismissing…
Commemoration of Imam Ali’s Martyrdom Highlights Pakistan’s Struggles with Injustice and Terrorism
March 23, 2025
Commemoration of Imam Ali’s Martyrdom Highlights Pakistan’s Struggles with Injustice and Terrorism
On the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (peace be upon him), Allama Syed Sajid Ali Naqvi expressed that this event marks one of history’s greatest tragedies, second only to the martyrdom of…
New Forest to be Created in West England with 20 Million Trees by 2050
March 22, 2025
New Forest to be Created in West England with 20 Million Trees by 2050
The UK government has announced the creation of a new Western Forest spanning 2,500 hectares (6,200 acres) across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Bristol, The Guardian reported. This initiative aims to plant 20 million trees by 2050 as part of the…
Alawite Community in Latakia Grieves After Devastating Massacre Leaves Dozens Dead
March 22, 2025
Alawite Community in Latakia Grieves After Devastating Massacre Leaves Dozens Dead
The Alawite community in Latakia province is reeling from a horrific massacre that occurred late last week, resulting in at least 111 confirmed deaths and many others injured. The attack, which took place in a coastal region of Syria, has…
Procession of Replica Coffin of Amir al-Mu’minin Held with Devotion in Lucknow
March 22, 2025
Procession of Replica Coffin of Amir al-Mu’minin Held with Devotion in Lucknow
The replica coffin of Amir al-Mu’minin, peace be upon him, built by the late Hassan Mirza, was carried out with great reverence and respect, as it has been every year, on the martyrdom anniversary of Amir al-Mu’minin on the 21st…
Sectarian Violence in Syria: Alawites and Christians Targeted Amid Political Upheaval and Rising Persecution
March 20, 2025
Sectarian Violence in Syria: Alawites and Christians Targeted Amid Political Upheaval and Rising Persecution
In a grim reminder of sectarian violence in the Middle East, over a thousand Alawites were killed earlier this month in violent attacks in Latakia, Syria, attributed to extremist Sunni Muslim militias, Asia Times reported. The Alawites, a religious minority…
Afghanistan: Security Council renews UN mission as WHO warns of severe health catastrophe
March 18, 2025
Afghanistan: Security Council renews UN mission as WHO warns of severe health catastrophe
The UN Security Council has renewed its mission in Afghanistan amid alarming warnings from WHO about a looming health crisis. The UN Security Council has unanimously extended the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for another year,…
Indonesian NGOs to Build Women’s, Children’s Hospital in Gaza City
March 17, 2025
Indonesian NGOs to Build Women’s, Children’s Hospital in Gaza City
Construction of a new women’s and children’s hospital in Gaza City, funded by Indonesian NGOs and the public, will commence next month, Arab News reported. The project, costing 402 billion rupiah ($24.5 million), is organized by the Aqsa Working Group…
Bangladeshi Students Urge UN to Pursue Trial of Former PM Hasina at ICC
March 16, 2025
Bangladeshi Students Urge UN to Pursue Trial of Former PM Hasina at ICC
Bangladeshi student representatives called on the United Nations to assist in bringing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity during last year’s July uprising, Anadolu Agency reported. The appeal was made…
Attacks on Mosques Undermine Democracy, Says German Muslim Leader
March 15, 2025
Attacks on Mosques Undermine Democracy, Says German Muslim Leader
Amid rising hostility toward Muslims in Germany, Abdassamad El Yazidi, chairperson of the Central Council of Muslims in Germany, emphasized that attacks on mosques and Muslims threaten the nation’s democracy and constitutional values, Daily Sabah reported. Speaking on the International…