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Over 13,000 Rohingyas Evacuated Amid Intensifying Conflict in Myanmar’s Maungdaw
August 13, 2024
Over 13,000 Rohingyas Evacuated Amid Intensifying Conflict in Myanmar’s Maungdaw
More than 20,000 Rohingya Muslims and other residents have fled Maungdaw township in western Myanmar due to escalating violence between the military and the Arakan Army (AA), RFA reported yesterday. Since August 7, the AA has taken control of two-thirds…
First Hussaini Festival Launches Walking Procession from Tal Afar to Holy Karbala
August 11, 2024
First Hussaini Festival Launches Walking Procession from Tal Afar to Holy Karbala
The first Hussaini festival was held in Tal Afar, Ninawa Province, Iraq, to coordinate and prepare for the walking procession to visit Imam al-Hussein (peace be upon him). The festival was organized under the auspices of Hussaini Mawakib and associations…
Pakistani Climber Raises Hussaini Flag on World’s Second Highest Peak
August 7, 2024
Pakistani Climber Raises Hussaini Flag on World’s Second Highest Peak
Pakistani Shia mountaineer Muhammad Ali Sadpara has proudly raised the red flag of Imam al-Hussein (peace be upon him) at the summit of K2, the second highest mountain in the world, achieving this feat without the use of oxygen tanks.…
Wave of Ani-Islam Sentiments Fuel Far-Right Riots Across Britain
August 6, 2024
Wave of Ani-Islam Sentiments Fuel Far-Right Riots Across Britain
Britain is grappling with a surge of ani-Islam sentiments as far-right riots erupt in multiple cities, targeting mosques and communities following the tragic stabbing of three children in Southport, TRTWorld reported yesterday. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the violence, attributing…
Bangladesh in Turmoil as Hasina Resigns; Protesters Seek Yunus as Interim Leader
August 6, 2024
Bangladesh in Turmoil as Hasina Resigns; Protesters Seek Yunus as Interim Leader
Bangladesh is engulfed in chaos following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, which came amid violent protests that have left at least 109 dead and hundreds injured, Arab News reported today. The unrest, initially ignited by student-led demands to reform a…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announces Tuesday as first of Safar al-Ahzan
August 5, 2024
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announces Tuesday as first of Safar al-Ahzan
The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has announced that Tuesday —corresponding to 6 August 2024—marks the first day of the sorrowful month of Safar, 1446 AH. According to a statement published…
Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens After 300 Days of Conflict
August 2, 2024
Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens After 300 Days of Conflict
Nearly 40,000 Palestinians have lost their lives amid ongoing Israeli strikes, as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates with severe shortages of food, water, and medical care. TRTWorld published an article on this matter yesterday. More details in the following…
Dark Chocolate May Contain Harmful Heavy Metals, Study Finds
August 1, 2024
Dark Chocolate May Contain Harmful Heavy Metals, Study Finds
A new study from George Washington University reveals that nearly half of dark chocolate products sold nationwide contain excessive levels of heavy metals, NBC News reported yesterday. Published in Frontiers in Nutrition, the research examined over 70 products from retailers…
Muharram 25 marks sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Sajjad, peace be upon him
August 1, 2024
Muharram 25 marks sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Sajjad, peace be upon him
The 25th of Muharram marks the sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Sajjad (peace be upon him), the fourth leader of the Muslims of the world. Among his most famous epithets are Zain al-‘Abedin (adornment of worshipers), Sayyed al-Sajidin (master of…
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens for Rohingya Refugees Amid Global Funding Decline
August 1, 2024
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens for Rohingya Refugees Amid Global Funding Decline
The plight of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh has reached alarming levels, with over 1.1 million individuals impacted by decades of persecution and violence in Myanmar. Despite the escalating needs, global funding for humanitarian assistance has significantly decreased, exacerbating the crisis.…