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Beijing sanctions US data firm over Uyghur research
December 28, 2023
Beijing sanctions US data firm over Uyghur research
Beijing has sanctioned Kharon, a U.S.-based company that helps businesses comply with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, which bans the import of goods made using forced labor in China’s far-west, RFA reported. The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) has…
New Delhi, Dhaka see thick layers of toxic smog, poor air quality
December 28, 2023
New Delhi, Dhaka see thick layers of toxic smog, poor air quality
A new report has revealed that the capitals of India and Bangladesh are blanketed by a thick layer of toxic smog, as air quality plummets in both New Delhi and Dhaka. Dhaka briefly emerged as the world’s most polluted city…
Misbah al-Hussein, IHC provide relief to victims of earthquake in Herat
December 28, 2023
Misbah al-Hussein, IHC provide relief to victims of earthquake in Herat
Misbah al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, in cooperation with Imam Hussein Charity (IHC), from centers affiliated to the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, have provided relief aid to needy and traumatized families and orphans in Afghanistan. Report: These days,…
Shia mourners hold symbolic funeral of Sayyeda Umm al-Banin in Holy Karbala
December 28, 2023
Shia mourners hold symbolic funeral of Sayyeda Umm al-Banin in Holy Karbala
A large crowd of people gathered in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq on Thursday Dec. 28, to participate in the symbolic funeral of Sayyeda Umm al-Banin, peace be upon her. The funeral procession began at the shrine of Imam…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi remarks on Sayyida Umm al-Banin, her martyrdom
December 28, 2023
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi remarks on Sayyida Umm al-Banin, her martyrdom
The daily scholarly meeting of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadegh al-Hosseini al-Shirazi was held on Wednesday, the 13th of Jumadi al-Thani. In this session, just like the previous meetings, the Marja answered the questions of the attendees about various jurisprudence issues.…
Native dwellers of Amazon warn of unprecedented drought
December 27, 2023
Native dwellers of Amazon warn of unprecedented drought
The Amazon rainforest has experienced its worst drought on record in 2023, according to local inhabitants of the region. Currently 17% of the Amazon has been deforested and the global temperature is 1.1C to 1.2C above pre-industrial levels. The drying…
On his visit to Holy Karbala, British Shia scholar presents project to interpret Holy Quran in English
December 27, 2023
On his visit to Holy Karbala, British Shia scholar presents project to interpret Holy Quran in English
During a visit to Holy Karbala, Sheikh Dr. Ali al-Hakim—a Shia scholar from the United Kingdom—presented a project to interpret the Holy Quran in English. Media outlets followed by Shia Waves Agency said: “Professor Sheikh Dr. Ali al-Hakim, from Britain,…
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation holds regular meeting to discuss its ‘Holy Arba’een’ project
December 27, 2023
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation holds regular meeting to discuss its ‘Holy Arba’een’ project
The Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development has held a supplementary session to discuss the sections presented in its development project ‘Holy Karbala Vision 2030: 50 Million Pilgrims during Holy Arbaeen’. The meeting was attended by the…
Shia Muslims mourn martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Umm al-Banin
December 27, 2023
Shia Muslims mourn martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Umm al-Banin
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, stressed the need to introduce the honorable biography of Sayyeda Umm al-Banin, peace be upon her to the world; her great sacrifices for the Master of Martyrs, peace be upon him. The…
Ancient craft of metal engraving receives UNESCO recognition
December 26, 2023
Ancient craft of metal engraving receives UNESCO recognition
Metal engraving, deeply rooted in North Africa and the Middle East, gained international recognition as it joined UNESCO’s intangible heritage list. Local artisans hope this acknowledgment will bring more attention and support to their craft, with particularly positive impact anticipated…