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Deadly earthquake leaves thousands dead and injured in both Turkey and Syria
February 10, 2023
Deadly earthquake leaves thousands dead and injured in both Turkey and Syria
After the deadly earthquake which struck both Turkey and Syria, resulting in thousands of buildings, including hospitals and schools, have collapsed and infrastructure has been badly damaged. The death toll In the Turkey-Syria earthquakes has passed 22,000. At least 18,991…
Rights Groups warn of arbitrary arrests of journalists by Taliban
February 10, 2023
Rights Groups warn of arbitrary arrests of journalists by Taliban
The Taliban have arbitrarily detained nearly 2,000 people in Afghanistan since they regained power in August 2021, according to a report by a rights group released earlier last month. Human Rights Watch has warned of arbitrary arrests and detention of…
Pakistan: 2 soldiers martyred in IED blast in Balochistan’s Kohlu, official source says
February 10, 2023
Pakistan: 2 soldiers martyred in IED blast in Balochistan’s Kohlu, official source says
Two Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded in Balochsitan’s Kohlu area, the military’s media wing said today, Friday. Based on credible intelligence, a military operation was initiated on Feb 10 in the Kohlu area…
Allama Nazir Abbas Taqvi arrested in Saudi Arabia
February 10, 2023
Allama Nazir Abbas Taqvi arrested in Saudi Arabia
Allama Nazir Abbas Taqvi is reported to have been arrested by Saudi authorities in Makkah after he had performed Umra. This was disclosed by Allam himself in a post on Twitter. According to his own post appeared on social media,…
An alarming new bill takes aim at Pakistan’s Shias
February 9, 2023
An alarming new bill takes aim at Pakistan’s Shias
Instead of reforming its draconian and dangerous blasphemy law, the National Assembly of Pakistan has passed a bill that further strengthens and weaponizes it. The bill, passed on January 17, proposes to increase the punishment in cases pertaining to the…
700 service processions from Iraq’s Wasit participate in commemoration of Imam al-Kadhim’s martyrdom
February 9, 2023
700 service processions from Iraq’s Wasit participate in commemoration of Imam al-Kadhim’s martyrdom
Nearly 700 processions from the Iraqi province of Wasit have participated in providing services to the pilgrims of Imam Musa bin Jaafar Al-Kadhim (peace be upon him) during their march on foot towards his holy shrine. The representative of the…
Security intensified in Baghdad ahead of martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
February 9, 2023
Security intensified in Baghdad ahead of martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
The Governor of the Iraqi Capital, Baghdad, has announced today Thursday, that the security forces will begin on Friday blocking streets leading to Holy Khadimiya ahead of martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim. A high-level meeting was held earlier to…
Mourning processions march towards Holy Shrine of Sayyida Ruqayya on Martyrdom of Sayyeda Zainab
February 9, 2023
Mourning processions march towards Holy Shrine of Sayyida Ruqayya on Martyrdom of Sayyeda Zainab
Mourning processions walked from Sayyeda Zainab district toward old Damascus where the Holy Shrine of Sayyida Ruqayya, peace be upon her, is located to extend their condolences on the painful martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Zainab, peace be upon her. Sayyed…
Shirazi World Foundation calls on International Community to help earthquake victims
February 9, 2023
Shirazi World Foundation calls on International Community to help earthquake victims
In a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, the Shirazi World Foundation expressed solidarity with the two quake-stricken peoples of Turkey and Syria, which left thousands of victims and destroyed properties. The statement said, “Shirazi World Foundation stands in solidarity…
Imam Hussein Charity dispatches emergency aid to victims of earthquake
February 9, 2023
Imam Hussein Charity dispatches emergency aid to victims of earthquake
After the deadly earthquake which struck both Turkey and Syria, resulting in thousands of buildings, including hospitals and schools, have collapsed and infrastructure has been badly damaged. Local responders are desperately through the rubble for survivors. The death toll has…