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Malaysian towns were left inundated with muddy water in the wake of torrential rains, footage shared on social media, showed on Wednesday, forcing more than 72,000 people to evacuate as rainfall and floods were forecast to persist. At least two…

The Afghan Hazara community in Auckland is in a state of shock and grief after the killing of a young woman in Massey, NZ Herald said. An Afghan Hazara leader in Auckland told the Herald a sense of fear and…

On the last Fatimid days, the anniversary of the martyrdom of Lady Fatima al-Zahra, peace be upon her, the Shirazi-affiliated centers in the Republic of Madagascar raised the banners of sorrow. The director of the office of His Eminence, Grand…

Researchers at the University of Toronto have published a lengthy report about compulsory biometric identifiers being increasingly used for identification and surveillance of Uyghurs in China’s remote and sparsely populated northwest region. Super Red, also known as the Beijing Wanlihong…

A group of politicians in Southeast Asia has urged regional governments to immediately launch a search and rescue operation for a boat reported to be carrying hundreds of Rohingya refugees that has been adrift in waters off the coasts of…

The Imam Shirazi World Foundation said that human solidarity is a cultural and educational path that stems from the base of society, and is not achieved by simply issuing laws and circulars or launching resonant speeches, rather, practical initiatives must…

Lawmakers in the US state of New Jersey are considering naming January “Muslim Heritage Month”. The bill was sponsored by Senator Joe Pennacchio and advanced by the State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee. With the resolution, SJR-105, Pennacchio…

As part of their activities in disseminating the teachings and knowledge of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon him, across the world, Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has announced the opening of Imam al-Mahdi Centre in Japan. The deputy director of Ashab al-Kisaa…

The famous Iranian architect Iraj Etisam passed away at the age of 92, after a journey full of giving and achievements. According to information obtained by Shia Waves News Agency, “the architect and urban planner, Iraj Etisam, died yesterday evening,…

The International Nonviolence Organization (Free Muslim) condemned the threats against journalists in Canada, calling on the authorities to shoulder their legal responsibilities by addressing those who launched hate speech.  The organization said in a statement that it had seen reports…