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1 in every 8 individuals in world suffers mental disorder, refugees and migrants particularly vulnerable
October 11, 2023
1 in every 8 individuals in world suffers mental disorder, refugees and migrants particularly vulnerable
The latest report on the mental health of refugees and migrants was released on Tuesday, highlighting their risks while also pointing to protective factors and access to care. The report, released on World Mental Health Day, outlines the latest global…
Shia police inspector martyred by terrorist groups in Pakistan
October 11, 2023
Shia police inspector martyred by terrorist groups in Pakistan
Pakistani media reported that Shia police inspector Amir Ali was martyred in Karachi on Tuesday by terrorist groups operating in the country. The media outlets, followed by Shia Waves Agency, stated that “the martyr Amir Ali was assassinated by terrorists…
Bangladesh Dengue-related deaths cross 1,100
October 11, 2023
Bangladesh Dengue-related deaths cross 1,100
Registered deaths from dengue fever rose to 1,109 in Bangladesh with 13 new fatalities, including nine from the nation’s capital of Dhaka, health officials said Tuesday. The Directorate General of Health Services reported 2,555 hospitalizations, taking the total caseload to…
Avalanche hits Army patrol in Ladakh region of Kashmir; 1 dead, 3 missing
October 11, 2023
Avalanche hits Army patrol in Ladakh region of Kashmir; 1 dead, 3 missing
An Indian Army soldier was killed and three are missing after a group of 40 soldiers was caught in an avalanche on Mount Kun — one of the highest peaks in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, bordering China,…
Imam Al-Mahdi Association releases new book titled “Islamic Laws of Death and Burial”
October 11, 2023
Imam Al-Mahdi Association releases new book titled “Islamic Laws of Death and Burial”
The Imam Al-Mahdi Association in North America has published a new book in English that discusses the idea of death and being prepared for it, in addition to information about the procedures for burying the dead in the diaspora. The…
California-based Shia educational institute to host International Halal Food Festival
October 11, 2023
California-based Shia educational institute to host International Halal Food Festival
The Shia educational institute “Yasin”, located in the American city of California, is preparing to host the International Halal Food Festival, with the participation of a number of Islamic and Shia companies, restaurants, and brands. The institute said in a…
Scientists confirm addiction to ultra-processed food affects 14% of adults worldwide
October 11, 2023
Scientists confirm addiction to ultra-processed food affects 14% of adults worldwide
Scientists have said that one in seven adults and one in eight children may be hooked on ultra-processed foods (UPFs), stressing the importance for some products to be labelled as addictive. Studies, conducted recently, have linked UPFs such as ice-cream,…
Afghanistan hit by second earthquake
October 11, 2023
Afghanistan hit by second earthquake
Just days after a series of earthquakes in the Herat province which killed more than 2,400 people, Afghanistan has now been hit by a second strong earthquake.The powerful earthquake struck an area near Herat, early this morning however there is…
October 10, 680 marks painful martyrdom of Imam Hussein in Holy Karbala
October 11, 2023
October 10, 680 marks painful martyrdom of Imam Hussein in Holy Karbala
Yesterday, October 10, was the anniversary of the great human epic of Imam Hussein’s Revolution and his Martyrdom in Holy Karbala in 680 AD. The famous American newspaper (Infobae) recalled the most important events that took place over the years,…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Selling unowned land is not permissible, based on Quran andaccording to Islamic Tradition
October 11, 2023
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Selling unowned land is not permissible, based on Quran andaccording to Islamic Tradition
The daily scholarly meeting of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadegh al-Hosseini al-Shirazi was held on Tuesday, the 24th of Rabi al-Awwal. In this session, like the previous meetings, the Supreme Marja answered the questions of the attendees about various jurisprudential issues.…