Islam World

Iraq: “Amir al-Qurra” Quranic Program Launches with Recitations and Mourning Rituals ………………… The Holy Quran Scientific Assembly, affiliated to Al-Abbas Holy Shrine, has inaugurated the latest stage of its annual “Amir al-Qurra” (King of Quran Reciters) program. The opening ceremony…

Air India crash victims’ families dissatisfied with ‘vague’ initial report ————————— Families of the Air India crash victims expressed dissatisfaction with the preliminary investigation report, which revealed that both fuel switches were cut off immediately after takeoff, causing engine fuel…

Pakistani Workers Face Minimum Wage Crisis and Labour Exploitation ————————– In Pakistan, a significant portion of the labour force faces exploitation through wages below the government-mandated minimum, an article by Dawn E-Paper reported. The federal minimum wage, set at Rs37,000…

As millions of pilgrims prepare for the Arbaeen pilgrimage to Karbala, significant efforts are underway in Iran and Iraq to facilitate the massive religious gathering, scheduled for August 14 this year, local news agencies reported. On July 12, 2025, the…

More than 30 killed, 100 injured in clashes between Druze, Bedouin groups in southern Syria ——————————- Israel struck military tanks in southern Syria amid deadly clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes in Sweida province, where dozens have been killed…

The 2025 Arbaeen pilgrimage has officially commenced in Iraq, with pilgrims departing on foot from Ras al-Bisheh, situated at the southernmost point of Al-Faw, heading towards the city of Karbala, Iqna reported. Iraqi media report that despite extreme summer heat,…

Wildfires in Western Syria Contained After 10 Days ………………… Syria’s civil defense agency announced on Sunday that wildfires burning for 10 days in the coastal province of Latakia have been brought under control. The fires, fueled by an intense heatwave,…

Iran Invalidates Migrant Cards, Orders Mass Deportations ……………….. In a significant policy shift, Iran’s Ministry of Interior has declared migrant census registration cards invalid and ordered all holders to leave the country by the end of the current Persian calendar…

Global Halal Economy Grows to £1.77 Trillion Amid Rising Ethical Consumerism ——————————- The global halal economy expanded by 5.5% in 2023, reaching £1.77 trillion despite inflation and supply chain challenges, The Halal Times revealed citing the latest State of the…

Pakistan Approves Virtual Assets Act to Regulate Digital Currencies ———————————- Pakistan has passed the Virtual Assets Act, 2025, establishing a legal framework to regulate cryptocurrencies and digital assets, The Halal Times reported. The law creates the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory…