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Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi Strikes Madagascar, Causing 3 Fatalities and Displacement

Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi Strikes Madagascar, Causing 3 Fatalities and Displacement

Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi wreaked havoc across eastern Africa over the weekend, claiming at least three lives in northern Madagascar, The Guardian reported. Initially a tropical disturbance, Dikeledi intensified into a cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 74 mph, making landfall…
India: Ujjain – Bulldozers Demolish Muslim Settlement, Mosque Destroyed

India: Ujjain – Bulldozers Demolish Muslim Settlement, Mosque Destroyed

In Ujjain, the administration has demolished 257 homes, including the Takiya Mosque, in the Nazimuddin Colony under the pretext of expanding the Mahakal Temple corridor, Inquilab news agency reported. This operation was carried out under heavy police presence. Local residents…
Pakistan coal mine collapse kills 11, safety violations blamed

Pakistan coal mine collapse kills 11, safety violations blamed

A coal mine collapse in Sanjdi, near Quetta in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, has claimed 11 lives, with one worker still missing, news reports said. The incident occurred on January 8, 2025, due to a methane gas buildup that triggered an…
Teen Pilgrim Missing from Karachi Airport for One Year

Teen Pilgrim Missing from Karachi Airport for One Year

A report has been filed regarding the disappearance of a young Shia pilgrim, Syed Haider Abbas, who has been missing since his return from religious visits in Iraq, ShiaNews.com reported. Despite inquiries from various agencies, none have confirmed that Haider…
Pakistani Military Conducts Missile Strike on Kunar, Afghanistan

Pakistani Military Conducts Missile Strike on Kunar, Afghanistan

Local sources reported that the Pakistani military conducted a missile attack in the Sarkani district of Kunar, Afghanistan, around 2:00 AM on Friday, Khaama Press reported. The strikes targeted the Nava crossing and surrounding areas, prompting residents to flee their…
Bomb Threat at Aligarh Muslim University Triggers Investigation

Bomb Threat at Aligarh Muslim University Triggers Investigation

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) received a bomb threat via email today, demanding a ransom of ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,330 USD), Hindustan Times reported today. Following the threat, university officials promptly alerted the police, leading to a comprehensive search operation across…
DR Congo Conflict Displaces Over 100,000 in a Week

DR Congo Conflict Displaces Over 100,000 in a Week

Recent fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has displaced more than 100,000 people within a week, VOA reported citing the United Nations. Intense clashes between the Congolese army and M23 rebels in Masisi Centre, North Kivu province, occurred from…
First Relief Convoy Reaches Kurram District After Delays

First Relief Convoy Reaches Kurram District After Delays

A convoy of 40 vehicles carrying essential supplies has successfully reached Kurram district after being stranded in Thall for five days, Dawn Newspaper reported. The convoy, which included 10 trucks for the Bagan area, was dispatched following negotiations with local…
Pakistan: Shia Scholars Hold Meeting to Protest Violence Against Shia Muslims

Pakistan: Shia Scholars Hold Meeting to Protest Violence Against Shia Muslims

A protest meeting was held yesterday at the Small Imambargah under the leadership of Moulana Syed Saif Abbas Naqvi, condemning the oppression and brutality faced by Shia Muslims in Pakistan. The event commenced with a recitation from the Holy Quran,…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: No Ijtihad Required for Friday Prayer Leadership

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: No Ijtihad Required for Friday Prayer Leadership

Another scholarly session led by Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadeq Hosseini Shirazi was held on Monday, 9 Jumadi al-Awal. During this session, as in previous meetings, the Supreme Marja answered participants’ questions regarding various jurisprudential issues. Regarding the ruling on establishing…
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