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Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an entity of extremists with ties to the Islamic State group, killed at least 26 people in eastern Congo on Monday, Associated Press reported on October 24. Most of the victims were shot in their homes,…

Avian flu has reached the Antarctic, raising concerns for isolated populations of penguins and seals that have never been exposed to the deadly H5N1 virus before. Scientists are raising concerns about possible “catastrophic breeding failure” of the region’s fragile wildlife…

The local government of California, USA, has honoured a Shia organization for its active role in helping children and women in need. The Council of Shia Muslims in Southern California, USA, announced on Wednesday that the International Time Organization for…

The daily scholarly meeting of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadegh al-Hosseini al-Shirazi was held on Tuesday, the 8th of Rabi al-Thani. In this session, Grand Ayatollah Shirazi answered a question regarding verse 88 of Surah Al-Shu’ara, where one of the names…

Zimbabwe has been struggling to contain spread of cholera outbreak, with the government announcing measures including restrictions on funeral attendance, shaking hands or serving food at the gatherings, as well as frequenting open-air markets. Cholera cases span all 10 of…

The Iraqi Intelligence Service Agency’s Anti-Terrorism Units in Nineveh have arrested seven terrorist members belonging to ISIS terrorist organization, who are involved in serious crimes against innocent civilians in the province. The agency said in a statement received by Shia…

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…

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…

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…

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…