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At least 10,000 people have been killed in Yemen’s 18-month-old civil war, the United Nations on Tuesday, approaching double the estimates of more than 6,000 cited by officials and aid workers for much of 2016.     At least 10,000…

Afghan National Directorate of Security has announced that it has arrested eight Taliban militants and so-called Islamic State terrorists during an operation conducted in eastern Nangarhar province.     Afghan National Directorate of Security has announced that it has arrested…

The Saudi regime has erected barriers blocking pilgrims from reaching the Baqee Cemetery, the resting place of four infallible imams, peace be upon them.     The Saudi regime has erected barriers blocking pilgrims from reaching the Baqee Cemetery, the…

Iraq asked Saudi Arabia on Sunday to replace its ambassador in Baghdad after his comments about Iranian involvement in Iraqi affairs and the alleged persecution of Sunni Muslims angered local Shi’ite Muslim politicians.     Iraq asked Saudi Arabia on…

Ayatollah Shirazi Hajj delegation has visited the headquarters of the Ayatollah Shahrudi and Ayatollah Sindh missions in the holy city of Medina.     Ayatollah Shirazi Hajj delegation has visited the headquarters of the Ayatollah Shahrudi and Ayatollah Sindh missions…

Taliban’s ongoing attack to Shia Sangcharak in Afghanistan that started on August 24 resulted in killing of 13 so far. Women and children are escaping from the area as their men are protecting the city.      Taliban’s ongoing attack…

Syrian forces established full control over Darayya, a besieged suburb of the Syrian capital of Damascus, liberating all areas in the city including the holy shrine of Sayyida Sakinah, peace be upon her, the daughter of Imam Hussein, peace be…

According to Iraqi Hajj groups, their pilgrims face restriction and unexpected search in addition to humiliation and verbal abuse in public.     According to Iraqi Hajj groups, their pilgrims face restriction and unexpected search in addition to humiliation and…

The 46th pilgrimage mission of Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, has settled in Medina and commenced on its daily work.     The 46th pilgrimage mission of Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, may Allah prolong…

Saudi security forces have foiled a planned suicide attack on a mosque in the Qatif region in eastern Saudi Arabia, where many Shi’ite Muslims live, Saudi media reported early on Wednesday.     Saudi security forces have foiled a planned…