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UNICEF announced children in Horn of Africa live in unprecedented crisis of hunger
May 23, 2023
UNICEF announced children in Horn of Africa live in unprecedented crisis of hunger
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced on Monday that children in the Horn of Africa are living in an unprecedented crisis of hunger, displacement, lack of water and insecurity. The international Organization’s statement adds, more than seven million children…
Outcry in France as Police Request Absenteeism Data on Eid al-Fitr, Prompting Investigation Demands
May 23, 2023
Outcry in France as Police Request Absenteeism Data on Eid al-Fitr, Prompting Investigation Demands
French anti-racist groups and teaching unions are demanding an inquiry into a controversial request made by French police to schools regarding the number of students absent on the Muslim festival of Eid. The Ministry of the Interior confirmed this month…
UK-based journalist writes article on the “Shia Voice” competition show
May 22, 2023
UK-based journalist writes article on the “Shia Voice” competition show
An article by Hussein Kesvani published in Hyphen, an online journal focusing on issues important to Muslims across the UK and Europe, gave a report on the successful competition show — the Shia Voice. The article describes the inspiration behind…
United Nations: One billion people worldwide at risk of cholera
May 21, 2023
United Nations: One billion people worldwide at risk of cholera
According to the World Health Organization, cholera cases have been registered in 24 countries since the beginning of the year 2023, with above-normal death rate, claiming one life in every 100 cases. WHO officer in charge of cholera fight has…
Shia Followers of Ahlul Bayt worldwide celebrate joyous birth anniversary of Fatima al-Masoumeh
May 21, 2023
Shia Followers of Ahlul Bayt worldwide celebrate joyous birth anniversary of Fatima al-Masoumeh
Today, the first of the month of Dhu Qada, marks the birth anniversary of Sayyidah Fatima al-Masoumeh, peace be upon her. Accordingly, the devotees of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) all over the world celebrate this day by holding…
G7 leaders call for international standards for artificial intelligence
May 21, 2023
G7 leaders call for international standards for artificial intelligence
In their meeting in Hiroshima, Japan, the leaders of the seven industrialized countries of the world, known as “G7”, called for the creation of standards to ensure that “artificial intelligence” is reliable and in accordance with shared democratic values of…
Nigerian Shias file petition against illegal destruction of their properties
May 21, 2023
Nigerian Shias file petition against illegal destruction of their properties
A group of Nigerian Shias have petitioned the Kaduna State High Court of Justice to issue a permanent injunction to stop the illegal destruction of their property by the state governor, Nasser al-Refai, and his supporters. In the summons prepared…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announces first day of holy month of Thul Qida
May 20, 2023
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announces first day of holy month of Thul Qida
The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has announced that tomorrow is the first day of the month of Thul Qida. In a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, the office of…
Sweden is on course to become one of world’s first “smoke-free” countries
May 18, 2023
Sweden is on course to become one of world’s first “smoke-free” countries
Sweden is due to become on of the world’ first ‘smoke-free’ countries, as less than 5% of the adult populations is smoking. This comes as smokers are switching to cigarette alternatives such as vapes, nicotine patches and snus which is…
Gunmen attack US convoy in Nigeria, killing four
May 18, 2023
Gunmen attack US convoy in Nigeria, killing four
Gunmen targeted a US convoy in Anambra state, southeastern Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, according to local police. Two of the victims were identified as US consulate employees, while the others were police officers. The attackers also…