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Four years after the Taliban’s return to power, Afghanistan faces escalating repression, widespread violence, and deepening isolation as international experts warn of crimes against humanity. Afghanistan entered its fifth year under Taliban rule on Friday amid warnings from UN human…

Death Toll Rises to 320 in Pakistan Monsoon Floods ——————————— The death toll from heavy monsoon rains and flash floods in northern Pakistan has risen to more than 320 people as of Saturday, The Guardian reported. The country’s disaster authority…

Japanese Pilgrims Join Arbaeen Service in Iraq ————————— In a unique display of global solidarity, a group of Japanese nationals has joined the Arbaeen service this year, according to a report from Shia Waves. The presence of Japanese volunteers at…

Japanese Pilgrims Join Arbaeen Service in Iraq ————————— In a unique display of global solidarity, a group of Japanese nationals has joined the Arbaeen service this year, according to a report from Shia Waves. The presence of Japanese volunteers at…

UN Commision: War crimes likely committed by both sides in Syria sectarian violence ———————————— A UN investigative team has found that war crimes were likely committed by both interim government forces and fighters loyal to Syria’s former regime during a…

Iraqi Scholar: Arbaeen March Is a ‘Civilizational Project’ ———————————– An Iraqi academic has described the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage as a “comprehensive civilizational project,” a blueprint for building a unified and values-based society. The statement was reported by IQNA, the International…

Urgent Action Needed for Children and Families in Sweida ————————– A new report from UNICEF highlights the urgent humanitarian crisis facing children and families in the As-Sweida Governorate in Syria, following a surge in violence in July and early August,…

NSW Premier Unveils $1 Million Plan to Combat Anti-Muslim Hate ————————– The New South Wales government has announced a new $1 million program aimed at combating anti-Muslim hate, a move that follows a massive pro-Palestine march across the Sydney Harbour…

Brutal Killing of Muslim Youth in Maharashtra: Family Attacked, Community Demands Justice ———————————- A 21-year-old Muslim youth from Chooti Betawad in Maharashtra’s Jamner taluk was kidnapped, brutally beaten at multiple locations, and his body was left outside his home, Muslim…

Mawkib of Turkish Shiites Serves Arbaeen Pilgrims —————————— The “Fatima Al-Zahra (peace be upon her)” international mawkib (service tent), operated by Turkish Shiites, is serving pilgrims of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) near pillar 202 on the road from…