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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…

 A major arms watchdog has lashed out at some signatories and parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), including the US, for their continued arms supply to Saudi Arabia, saying they should cut the sales of weapons as they are…

Security forces in Afghanistan have retaken control of a northeastern district in the country that had fallen to Taliban militants hours earlier.     Security forces in Afghanistan have retaken control of a northeastern district in the country that had…

Saudi pilots have launched yet another airstrike on a school in the Yemeni province of Ta’izz, with no information immediately available on possible casualties.     Saudi pilots have launched yet another airstrike on a school in the Yemeni province…