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Afghanistan: Mesbah Al-Hussein School continues to serve Afghan students
April 10, 2023
Afghanistan: Mesbah Al-Hussein School continues to serve Afghan students
Misbah al-Hussein School continues its activity with more than 350 orphans in Herat province of Afghanistan. The school was established and continues to operate with funding from Misbah al-Hussein Foundation (peace be upon him) and under the supervision of the…
Shia Muslims commemorate martyrdom of Imam Ali and Laylatul Qadr in Holy Najaf
April 10, 2023
Shia Muslims commemorate martyrdom of Imam Ali and Laylatul Qadr in Holy Najaf
The Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Holy Najaf hosted yesterday, Sunday, massive numbers of mourners who commemorate the day on which the Imam was struck on his honorable head by the most wicked man, Abdul…
New research highlights key benefits of fasting diet
April 9, 2023
New research highlights key benefits of fasting diet
Researchers from an Australian university have discovered that following an early time-restricted, intermittent fasting diet could decrease the chances of developing type 2 diabetes. The study found that individuals who fasted three days a week and ate between 8am and…
Afghan clerics speak out against Taliban’s ban on female education, employment
April 9, 2023
Afghan clerics speak out against Taliban’s ban on female education, employment
Afghan religious scholars have criticized the Taliban’s ban on female education, which has drawn international condemnation and deepened the crisis facing Afghan women. Girls are now banned from attending schools and universities, and women are excluded from most forms of…
In a 12-page report, US admits mistakes in Afghanistan withdrawal
April 8, 2023
In a 12-page report, US admits mistakes in Afghanistan withdrawal
The US administration has indirectly acknowledged that America’s controversially chaotic evacuation from Afghanistan in August 2021 could have occurred sooner and that the risks of a Taliban takeover could have been more effectively broadcast before the group overran the Afghan…
Lack of aid, surging patients dry up Afghanistan’s blood bank
April 8, 2023
Lack of aid, surging patients dry up Afghanistan’s blood bank
Afghanistan’s Central Blood Bank is facing blood shortage due to a lack of international aid and an increase in patients. The Asian country’s main body to collect and distribute blood to hundreds of patients daily is practically dry, the director…
‘US weapons left in Afghanistan being used by TTP for terrorism in Pakistan’
April 8, 2023
‘US weapons left in Afghanistan being used by TTP for terrorism in Pakistan’
A new report has confirmed that weapons left by the US army after its withdrawal from Afghanistan are used by extremist and terrorist groups to carry out terrorist activities in Pakistan. The report launched by Radio Free Europe has that…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine raises black banner of sorrow to mark the Imam’s painful martyrdom
April 8, 2023
Imam Ali Holy Shrine raises black banner of sorrow to mark the Imam’s painful martyrdom
Imam Ali Holy Shrine has raised the black banner of sorrow over the holy shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, peace be upon him, on the occasion of his martyrdom anniversary, amid the presence of officials and a number…
UN Secretary-General demands Taliban cancel ban on female staff
April 7, 2023
UN Secretary-General demands Taliban cancel ban on female staff
The United Nations has rejected a decision by the Taliban to ban Afghan women from working at the agency, calling it a violation of women’s rights. The statement came after the UN mission in Afghanistan reported that its female staff…
Muslim Afghan elected into Swiss Parliament from Geneva
April 6, 2023
Muslim Afghan elected into Swiss Parliament from Geneva
Professor Jawid Sangdel, Afghani international relations analyst, was able to win the regional Swiss parliamentary elections in the state of Geneva and enter the parliament. The election was held on April 2, in which Mr. Sangdel earned the winning vote…