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Kazakhstan imposes ban on hijab in educational institutions, causing public resentment
October 23, 2023
Kazakhstan imposes ban on hijab in educational institutions, causing public resentment
The recent Kazakh government’s ban on wearing the hijab in educational institutions has sparked public resentment in the country. According to official figures, nearly 70% of Kazakhstan’s population is Muslim, while supporters of the ban stress that Kazakhstan is a…
Montreal, California student organizations host events to propagate true Islamic path of Ahlulbayt
October 23, 2023
Montreal, California student organizations host events to propagate true Islamic path of Ahlulbayt
The cities of Montreal and California hosted prominent Shia events in the past few days, organized by the TMA and ABSA student organizations, which include a number of university students from the followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them. These…
Predominantly Shia-populated village in Bangladesh becomes symbol of unity and coexistence
October 23, 2023
Predominantly Shia-populated village in Bangladesh becomes symbol of unity and coexistence
A news report conducted by ‘Awaz the Voice’ online news website said that a village in Bangladesh with a majority of Shias has become a symbol of harmony and peaceful coexistence with followers of other religions. The village of Naya…
Another powerful earthquake hits Herat in western Afghanistan
October 19, 2023
Another powerful earthquake hits Herat in western Afghanistan
A relatively strong earthquake once again shook Herat province in western Afghanistan. The 4.1-Richter-scale earthquake was ten kilometres deep in the west of Herat city. The earthquake comes after several strong earthquakes and their aftershocks shook Herat province less than…
French government to cancel residence of immigrants against French values
October 19, 2023
French government to cancel residence of immigrants against French values
France has announced that it will send the bill to revoke the residence of immigrants acting against the basic values of this country for approval. According to the plan, which will be discussed in the Senate in November, people will…
Nonviolence Organization condemns bombing of Mamadani Hospital in Gaza Strip
October 19, 2023
Nonviolence Organization condemns bombing of Mamadani Hospital in Gaza Strip
Nonviolence Organization (Free Muslim) strongly condemned the bombing of the Mamadani Hospital and Church in the Gaza Strip. In a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, the organization stressed that the international community is responsible for punishing those who violate…
United Nations calls for halt to Pakistan’s deportation of Afghan refugees
October 19, 2023
United Nations calls for halt to Pakistan’s deportation of Afghan refugees
United Nations officials on Wednesday urged the Pakistani government to immediately halt the deportation of more than one million Afghan refugees. In a joint statement posted on the UN Human Rights Council website, they expressed concern over reports that since…
Holy Karbala-based Adam Center holds seminar on Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage
October 19, 2023
Holy Karbala-based Adam Center holds seminar on Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage
Adam Center, a global civil organization for defending rights and freedoms based in Holy Karbala, discussed the humanitarian dimensions of the Holy Arba’een, as part of its seminar presented by researcher Dr. Alaa al-Hussaini, in the presence of a number…
Israel to allow Egypt to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip
October 19, 2023
Israel to allow Egypt to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip
Israel said Wednesday that it will allow Egypt to deliver limited quantities of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the decision was approved in light of a request from visiting US President Joe Biden.…
Lightning kills four children of one family in Zimbabwe
October 19, 2023
Lightning kills four children of one family in Zimbabwe
A family in south-eastern Zimbabwe is mourning the death of four children after their hut was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm on Tuesday. A fifth child was also killed in the northern Gokwe North district where heavy rains have…