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Photos: Custodians of Iran’s Holy Shrines meet with Qom’s Grand Religious Authorities
AhlulBayt News Agency: On the sidelines of the Eighth Summit of Custodians of Iran’s Holy Shrines, held at the Jamkaran Mosque, the custodians visited the offices of Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi and Grand Ayatollah Jafar Subhani on Thursday morning, engaging in meetings and discussions with the two senior religious authorities.
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Photos: Opening ceremony of Eighth Summit of Custodians of Holy Shrines and Sacred Sites
AhlulBayt News Agency: The eighth summit of the Custodians of Iran’s Holy Shrines and Sacred Sites began on Thursday morning at the Jamkaran Mosque.
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Photos: Demise anniversary of Hazrat Umm ul-Banin marked at Hazrat Masoumeh holy shrine
AhlulBayt News Agency: A mourning ceremony marking the night of the demise of Hazrat Umm ul-Banin (s.a.) and honoring the martyrs who served as shrine defenders was held at the holy shrine of Hazrat Fatima Masoumeh (s.a.).
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ABNA’s CEO Meets President of AhlulBayt (a.s.) International University,
In a meeting between Hojat al-Islam Dr. Jazari and Sadraei Aref, the two sides agreed to expand joint cooperation, launch comprehensive training programs in news and media, implement shared educational projects, and strengthen international outreach efforts.
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Algerian Thinker Calls Defending Iran a “Religious Obligation and Strategic Necessity”
Algerian intellectual Yahya Abu Zakaria said defending Islamic Iran is essential for the unity and dignity of the Islamic world. He warned that Iran’s fall would expand Western and Zionist influence, urging Muslim solidarity against regional threats.
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Alabama Islamic Academy Protests Hoover Commission’s Rejection of School Relocation Plan
The Alabama Islamic Academy has criticized the Hoover City Commission’s decision to reject its relocation proposal, calling the objections “stereotypical and non-technical,” while reaffirming its willingness to discuss urban-planning concerns.
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Photos: Lady Fatima Masoumeh Shrine covered in black for mourning of Hazrat Umm al-Banin
Courtyards of Hazrat Fatima Masoumeh’s (s.a.) Holy Shrine was covered in black ahead of Hazrat Umm al-Banin’s (s.a.) demise anniversary.
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Islamic Relief Sends 12 Tons of Emergency Food Aid to Indonesia Flood Survivors
Islamic Relief has delivered 12 tons of emergency food supplies to Aceh as catastrophic flooding in Sumatra leaves more than 700 dead and millions affected. Severe food shortages persist as relief efforts expand.
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Rising Tensions Over Muslim Housing Project in Texas
Texas Republicans have sharply opposed “The Meadow” residential project, though official investigations have found no violations.
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Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise by Over $3.4 Billion in One Year
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have increased by more than $3.4 billion over the past year, with both the central bank and commercial banks seeing notable growth.
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Human Rights Groups Warn of Unprecedented Persecution of Muslims Under Modi Government in India
Human rights organizations have warned that the persecution of Muslims in India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has reached unprecedented levels.
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Photos: Mourning Gathering for Hazrat Umm al-Banin's Martyrdom Held at Ayatollah Khoei's Office
AhlulBayt News Agency: A mourning gathering on the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Umm al-Banin held at the office of Ayatollah al-Uzma Syed Abul Qasim al-Khoei in the holy city of Qom, in the esteemed presence of the Trustee of the Office, along with distinguished scholars, seminary students, and faithful believers.
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Controversy Erupts Over Hijab Ban at College in Mumbai, Sparking Outrage Among Muslim Students
The institution cites an incident last year where a burqa-clad student was caught cheating; the administration says the ban was meant to maintain discipline and prevent malpractices
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Emergency Landing of Kuwait–Hyderabad Flight in Mumbai After Bomb Threat
An emailed bomb threat targeting a Kuwait–Hyderabad flight prompted an emergency landing in Mumbai.
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Shia Scholar Condemns India's UMEED Portal for Obstructing Waqf Property Registration
Renowned Indian Shia leader and General Secretary of Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Hind, Maulana Kalbe Jawad Naqvi, has strongly criticized the government’s UMEED portal, stating that it was either created out of sheer ignorance or deliberately designed to prevent people from registering their waqf properties.
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Prominent Shia Scholars and Preachers Gather in Delhi for Scholarly Meeting
A significant and intimate meeting of ulama and preachers was organized in Delhi on by the Office of the Representative of supreme leader in India, attended by more than 100 prominent scholars, orators, and missionaries from the city.
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S.A. Further Relaxes Restrictions on Alcohol Purchases for Foreign Residents
Saudi Arabia has eased regulations on alcohol purchases for non-Muslim foreigners, allowing those with a minimum monthly income to buy from the kingdom’s sole licensed alcohol store in Riyadh.
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Severe Natural Disasters Devastate South and Southeast Asia; Over 1,100 Dead in One Week
A series of storms, torrential rains, and landslides across several Asian countries has left more than 1,100 people dead, affected millions, and forced thousands of children out of school after widespread destruction of educational facilities.
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EBU expected to vote on Israel’s participation in Eurovision Song Contest amid boycott threats
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is expected to hold a vote on whether Israel will be allowed to participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest as controversy over the country’s role in the competition deepens.
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Israeli lawmakers call for killing Palestinians over waste burning in West Bank
Israeli lawmakers and a minister have called for the killing of Palestinians if they are found burning waste in the occupied West Bank.
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Watchdog: Israeli forces, settlers carried out 2,144 attacks in occupied West bank in November
Israeli forces and illegal settlers launched at least 2,144 attacks on Palestinian civilians and their property across the occupied West Bank in November, a Ramallah-based watchdog reports.
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Photos: Demise anniversary of Hazrat Umm ul-Banin marked in Qom
AhlulBayt News Agency: The mourning ceremony of the death anniversary of Hazrat Umm ul-Banin (s.a.) was held in the shrine city of Qom on Tuesday night with the eulogy recited by Mehdi Rasouli. Hazrat Umm ul-Banin (s.a.) is the mother of Hazrat 'Abbas (a.s.) and second wife of Imam Ali (a.s.), the first Shia Imam.
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Persian Gulf Cooperation Council slams Israeli strikes on Syria
The Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has roundly denounced the continued Israeli strikes on Syrian soil as a violation of the Arab nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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Islam establishes highest level of freedom for humans: Iranian cleric
A senior Iranian cleric said Islam is a religion that grants the highest level of freedom to humans and has imposed restrictions in order to protect the rational and healthy freedom of individuals.
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Austrian, Pakistani professors discuss cultural cooperation with the Imam Hussain Center in Islamabad
The Imam Hussain (A.S.) Cultural Center in Islamabad, one of the branches of the International Media Center affiliated with the Media Department of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, received an academic delegation consisting of professors from local and international universities, as part of efforts to strengthen cultural and scientific cooperation and enhance communication with global academic institutions.
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Australian mosques join national campaign to boost blood donations
Australian mosques and Islamic centres took part in a nationwide blood donation campaign on 28 November, supporting the Australian Islamic Medical Association’s annual drive with the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.
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Palestinian Embassy in Mozambique celebrates International Day of Solidarity with Palestine
The Palestinian Embassy in Mozambique celebrated the International Day of Solidarity with Palestine and the 50th anniversary of Palestinian-Mozambican relations.
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China calls for accelerating political solution to Palestinian issue
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly held a meeting yesterday, Tuesday, to discuss the Palestinian issue.
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UNGA President Baerbock urges decisive action on Palestine after 78 years of deadlock
The President of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, stated that the time has come to take decisive steps regarding the Palestinian issue, which has persisted for decades, urging member states not to leave United Nations decisions as mere words on paper.
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Doctors Without Borders warns of imminent health disaster in Gaza amid evacuation delays
Doctors Without Borders has called on countries to open their doors to tens of thousands of Gaza residents who are urgently in need of medical evacuation, warning that hundreds have lost their lives while waiting for treatment.