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In line with the directives and recommendations of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, the Mazar-i-Sharif-based office of His Eminence carried out a humanitarian campaign to assist those in need. The humanitarian campaign included the distribution of financial gifts to the orphans in…

The Vatican envoy, who attended the 17th Rabi Al-Shahada International Cultural Festival organized in Holy Karbala by Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, emphasized that the world today is going through a state of division and fragmentation, and we must strive for…

Large crowds of Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, from various Iraqi provinces continue their walk towards the holy city of Karbala to participate in the commemoration of the mid-Sha’ban pilgrimage—which marks the blessed birth of Imam al-Mahdi,…

The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced today, Sunday, the gradual launch of the electronic visa application. The Director of Civil Status, Passports, and Residency at the Ministry, Major General Nashat Al-Khafaji, said in a statement to the official news agency,…

In its recent report, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has questioned the validity of the national elections in the country, expressing concern about the suspicious behavior of the interim government. The commission said that this year’s elections have damaged…

A 30-year-old man killed 12 relatives, including his father and brother in Iran, official media reported on Saturday, in a rare mass shooting in the country. They said the man, who was not identified, used a Kalashnikov assault rifle and…

A British Museum-linked team has uncovered a Sumerian palace in the Iraqi desert dating back to over 4,500 years. This groundbreaking archaeological discovery at the site of the ancient city of Girsu, historically known as Tello, is poised to shed…

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) recently announced the establishment of dedicated emergency sections for pregnant women in Herat, western Afghanistan. On Friday, February 16th, the organization revealed on its social media platform X that it is setting up a…

The ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon has led to the displacement of over 88,000 residents, as reported by a UN spokesperson on Thursday. The UN and its partners say they are continuing to provide humanitarian aid to those who have…

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported a 30% increase in incidents affecting humanitarian access in Afghanistan in January 2024 compared to December 2023. In January, the UN agency recorded 137 incidents, up from…