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Iraq inaugurated an oil refinery in the central city of Karbala on Saturday, a project the government hopes will reduce its dependency on imports. Oil Minister Hayan Abdel Ghani announced the refinery had begun “commercial production” after an opening ceremony…

The Saudi newspaper “Okaz” revealed that it is no longer possible to receive new appointments for those wishing to perform the rituals of Umrah, whether for those coming from inside or outside the Kingdom, for the remaining days of the…

The Shiarzi-affiliated Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra Complex, based in Kabul, Afghanistan, launched an Iftar banquet for hundreds of families who are registered with this Complex. The Iftar banquet, launched on Saturday, the 10th of Ramadan 1444 AH, was attended by more…

Female Afghan employees of the United Nation have been banned by the ruling Taliban from working in the country, U.N. officials said on Tuesday. The U.N. mission expressed “serious concern” after its female staffers were prevented from reporting to work…

International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is being observed today Tuesday, April 4th. The day aims to raise awareness about landmines, seek assistance for mine action work, and advance towards removing them. This year, the United…

According to a US military statement, a drone strike in northwestern Syria has killed a senior member of ISIS identified as Khalid Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri. It is claimed he was in charge of plotting terrorist attacks in Europe. It is…

The Polish Ambassador to Iraq had the honor of visiting the Imam Ali Holy Shrine, peace be upon him, in Najaf, Iraq. According to the Public Relations office, the ambassador, accompanied by his delegation, visited the holy shrine. The office…

According to new estimates published by the Global Muslim Population, the number of Muslims around the world has exceeded two billion. The group said on its website that, “Estimates have revealed as of Monday, Apr. 3th, that more than two…

The Afghanistan Journalists’ Center (AFJC) has reacted to Taliban’s new plan to register Afghan journalists, claiming that the plan is developed to exert more pressure on journalists. In a statement on Monday, April 3, AFJC said: the plan in question…

The International Nonviolence Organization (Free Muslim) has issued today, Tuesday, a special message on the occasion of the International Day of Conscience, which is marked on April 5th, in which it reiterated its full support for all living consciences around…