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Afghan Women Denounce International Community’s Indifference to Taliban’s Crimes
November 26, 2024
Afghan Women Denounce International Community’s Indifference to Taliban’s Crimes
Afghan women activists gathered to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, expressing their outrage at the international community’s inaction regarding the Taliban’s oppressive regime, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. The Purple Saturdays Movement condemned the lack…
Freemuslim releases message on Int’l Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
November 25, 2024
Freemuslim releases message on Int’l Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The Freemuslim Association—an international anti-violence organization—released a statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, emphasizing the ongoing suffering of women as the most socially vulnerable group to various forms of violence. In its statement received…
UN Committee Approves Historic Resolution for Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
November 24, 2024
UN Committee Approves Historic Resolution for Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
A key UN General Assembly committee unanimously adopted a resolution on Friday, November 22, to initiate negotiations for a groundbreaking treaty aimed at preventing and punishing crimes against humanity, Arab News reported yesterday. This decision follows intense discussions, particularly with…
Head of World Shirazi Foundation Meets Canadian Parliament Representatives to Addresses Shia Community Issues
November 24, 2024
Head of World Shirazi Foundation Meets Canadian Parliament Representatives to Addresses Shia Community Issues
A group of prominent members from the Iranian, Iraqi, and Afghan communities residing in Canada, accompanied by Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Sheikh Saleh Sibuyeh, the head of World Shirazi Foundation, visited Ottawa on Wednesday, November 20, at the invitation of Samir…
Study Links Mental Health and Negative Online Content
November 23, 2024
Study Links Mental Health and Negative Online Content
A recent study from University College London (UCL) has uncovered a harmful feedback loop between mental health and negative online content, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Published in Nature Human Behaviour, the research indicates that individuals with poorer mental health are…
Microbes Essential for River Health: New Study
November 22, 2024
Microbes Essential for River Health: New Study
A groundbreaking study by Colorado State University (CSU) has cataloged river microorganisms across 90% of U.S. watersheds, revealing their critical roles in maintaining river health, Earth.com reported yesterday. Published in Nature, the research highlights that these microbes are vital for…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Nawasib Are Considered Infidels
November 19, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Nawasib Are Considered Infidels
On Tuesday, the 8th of Jumada al-Awwal, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Hosseini Shirazi led his daily scholarly session in his honourable residence. As in previous meetings, the Supreme Marja addressed various jurisprudential questions posed by attendees. In discussing the ruling…
Emergency Declared as New Delhi Faces Severe Smog Crisis
November 19, 2024
Emergency Declared as New Delhi Faces Severe Smog Crisis
On November 18, New Delhi declared a medical emergency as toxic smog reached alarming levels, marking the highest pollution levels of the year, Arab News reported yesterday. The Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to 484, categorized as “severe plus,” with…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Explains “amārah” During Daily Scholarly Session
November 18, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Explains “amārah” During Daily Scholarly Session
On Sunday, the 7th of Jumada al-Awwal, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Hosseini al-Shirazi led his daily scholarly session at his honourable residence in Qom. As in previous sessions, the Supreme Marja addressed various jurisprudential questions from attendees. Grand Ayatollah Shirazi…
Muslims in UK Face Rising Islamophobia, Warns Runnymede Trust Head
November 18, 2024
Muslims in UK Face Rising Islamophobia, Warns Runnymede Trust Head
Shabna Begum, chief executive of the Runnymede Trust, has highlighted a troubling rise in Islamophobia in the UK, warning that the current political climate could lead to more racist riots, The Guardian reported yesterday. In an interview with the British…