Tajikistan Bans Ismaili Home Prayers and Teaching
Two Ismaili home owners in Gorno-Badakhshan which is an autonomous province in Tajikistan have been fined one month’s average wage each for hosting prayers in […]
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Fiji’s new coalition government faces opposition in Parliament
Fiji prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka addresses parliament. Monday 13 February 2023 Photo: Fiji Parliament Opening statement for the new parliamentary term, prime minister Rabuka stresses […]
Doctors Without Borders Rescue Survivors of Turkye and Syrian Earthquake
Devastating impact of the Feb. 6 earthquakes in Syria and Türkiye, as Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) providing and supporting urgent medical care and […]
Shervin Hajipour Receives Grammy Award for Best Song For Social Change
Shervin Hajipour received the Special Merit Award for Best Song For Social Change for his song “Baraye” at the 2023 Grammy Awards. Iranian singer Shervin […]
Pervez Musharraf was last surviving military ruler of Pakistan
At a glance 1943 Born in Delhi, India 1961 Joins Pakistan Military Academy 1999 Leads bloodless coup and becomes president two years later 2007 Loses […]
Omicron Still Dominates Globally
Omicron and its descendent lineages are still the dominant COVID 19 variant globally but have declined in relative prevalence, according to the World Health Organization. […]
At least 7 killed in Jerusalem synagogue shootingon International Holocaust Remembrance Day
At least 7 killed in Jerusalem synagogue shooting. The Palestinian gunman is reported shot and killed Seven people were shot and killed and at least […]
Ban on University Education Contradicts Islamic Teachings, Say Global Leaders
UN Photo/Loey Felipe Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed briefs reporters on her recent trip to Afghanistan. Traveling with UN Women chief Sima Bahous, and other senior officials, Deputy […]
A suicide bomber attacks mosque in Peshawar Pakistan
A suicide bomber attacked a crowded mosque inside a police compound in Peshawar, Pakistan on Monday, causing the roof to collapse and killing at least […]
Iranian Soccer player sentenced 26 years averting a death sentence for protesting
Amir Nasr-Azadani, a 26 year old Iranian soccer player has been sentenced to 26 years in jail after protesting for women’s rights and averting a death sentence […]