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According to the UN refugee agency, over 1.4 million South Sudanese refugees have returned to their homeland since the signing of a revitalized peace agreement in October 2018, with the latest figures reported up to May 31, 2024, Xinhua reported…

The Kenyan capital, Nairobi, witnessed a massive Ashura procession, where followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, affirmed their commitment to the Cause of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, and the observance of his sacred rituals. Shia Muslims in…

Four Pakistanis killed in an attack on a Shiite mosque in Oman have been repatriated and returned to their families, the Associated Press reported yesterday. The bodies arrived on Pakistan International Airlines flights at Islamabad and Lahore airports, where relatives…

Scorching temperatures and devastating floods linked to El Nino have plunged Zimbabwe’s rural communities into a crisis. Crop failures have crippled families’ ability to afford basic necessities, forcing a heartbreaking choice: food or education. More details in the following report: …

Amnesty International has urged the German government to ensure the safety of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, emphasizing the need for continued support amid growing concerns about their uncertain future, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a statement released on July 17th,…

The President of the Republic of Maldives announced that his government has several initiatives in mind to expand the knowledge of the Quran and promote Islam, which will be implemented soon. Mohammed Muizou also announced the launch of free Quran…

The Burundian government, in collaboration with the United Nations, has initiated a four-year program aimed at combating HIV/AIDS, valued at approximately 40 billion Burundi francs (around 14 million U.S. dollars), Xinhua reported yesterday. Public Health and AIDS Control Minister Lyduine…

The UK Capital, London, along with other cities, witnessed massive processions to commemorate Ashura, where Shia Muslims gathered to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, on the 10th of Muharram. Videos captured by Shia Waves Agency…

In a major public health initiative, the South Sudanese government, in partnership with UNICEF, WHO, and Gavi, has begun a nationwide rollout of the R21 malaria vaccine, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. According to the source, the goal is to immunize…

Gunmen attacked a Shiite mosque in Oman on Tuesday, killing at least 6 people and injuring 30 more. The attack, claimed by ISIS, marks the first time the Sunni extremist group has targeted the peaceful sultanate, local sources reported yesterday.…