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Study: Arbaeen Pilgrimage a Global Human and Cultural Phenomenon ……………… A new analytical study has described the Arbaeen pilgrimage as a civilizational event that transcends traditional religious ritual, framing it as a powerful expression of human identity and collective values.…

Saudi Arabia Executes Eight in One Day, Drawing Condemnation from Rights Groups ………………. Human rights organizations have condemned Saudi Arabia for executing eight individuals in a single day, calling it a grave violation of the right to life and a…

Iraq Moves to End Al-Hol Camp Crisis as Repatriations Continue ………………… Iraq’s National Security Adviser Qassem al-Araji announced on Monday that the issue of Syria’s al-Hol camp will be fully resolved by the end of this year. Al-Araji told the…

Over 3 Million Iranian Pilgrims Enter Iraq for Arbaeen in 20 Days ……………….. Iranian media report that more than three million Iranian pilgrims have crossed official border points into Iraq within 20 days to take part in the Arbaeen commemoration…

Iraq’s Defense Ministry Deploys Forces and Medical Units Ahead of Arbaeen ………………. As the Arbaeen pilgrimage peak nears amid rising temperatures, Iraq’s Ministry of Defense has deployed military units and medical equipment around Holy Karbala to secure pilgrims. Spokesperson Major…

Iran Orders Government Office Closures Amid Severe Heatwave and Power Strain ——————————— Iranian authorities have mandated the closure or reduced working hours of government offices in at least 15 of the country’s 31 provinces to curb electricity consumption amid a…

Pakistan Police Arrest 120 Opposition Activists Ahead of Protest ———————– Pakistani police arrested 120 activists from the opposition party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) overnight ahead of planned protests marking the second anniversary of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s imprisonment, Arab News…

Syria and UAE Firm Discuss Damascus Metro Project ——————————— Syrian officials have met with a delegation from a UAE-based investment company to discuss the funding and execution of a new metro system for the capital, Anadolu Agency reported. The meeting,…

Iraqis Turn to Solar Power as National Grid Struggles —————————— As Iraq’s power grid continues to falter, many Iraqis are adopting solar energy to meet their electricity needs, Arab News reported. Since the 2003 US-led invasion, Iraq has faced chronic…

Afghan Arba’een Pilgrimage Canceled Due to New Iranian Visa Policies ——————————- The Afghan Arba’een Committee has officially canceled the departure of Afghan pilgrims for the upcoming Arba’een 2025 ceremony. The decision was made in response to new and “unenforceable, illogical,…