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Extremist Israeli minister orders closure of al-Quds Fund and Endowment office
Extremist Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has ordered the shutdown of the al-Quds Fund and Endowment office in the Israeli-occupied East al-Quds in a flagrant violation of international principles, marking another aggressive measure targeting the Palestinian population in the flashpoint region.
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Red Cross: Israel closes crossings, leaving 2.4m Gaza residents in peril
Pierre Krähenbühl of the Red Cross condemned Israel’s renewed war on Gaza, describing a severe humanitarian crisis with halted aid, widespread deaths, and starvation. Over 169,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have been killed or wounded, as Gaza faces devastation and international appeals escalate.
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Lebanese cleric voices solidarity with Iran over Bandar Abbas port explosion
Sheikh Ahmad Qabalan, Shiite cleric and Lebanese Grand Jafaru Mufti, issued a statement saying,” As we offer our condolences to the Islamic Republic of Iran for the explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port, we emphasize our absolute solidarity with Tehran, which has been a strong supporter of Lebanon in all of Lebanon's historical tragedies, including supporting the resistance that reclaimed this country and its institutions from Israeli occupation.”
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Civil Defense in southern Gaza announces fuel shortage and suspension of most vehicles
The Civil Defense in Gaza announced severe fuel shortages, suspending most emergency vehicles, thus crippling humanitarian response. Israel’s renewed aggression and tightened blockade exacerbated the crisis, resulting in 170,000 casualties since October 2023. Urgent global intervention is required to address the worsening humanitarian toll.
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Photos: Khotbeh Khani ritual held at Hazrat Masoumeh holy shrine
AhlulBayt News Agency: On the anniversary of the birth of Hazrat Fatima Masoumeh (a.s.), the Khotbeh Khani ceremony of the servants of the Holy Shrines of Iran and Iraq was held at Hazrat Masoumeh (s.a.) holy shrine, with a speech by Ayatollah Ahmad Marvi, a poetry reading by Seyyed Mustafa Sharafat, and a report by Hojjatoleslam Mollanouri, head of the staff commemorating the Karamat Decade.
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Nigeria mourns with Iran over devastating port explosion
Nigeria has expressed deep condolences to Iran following the deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port that killed 28 people and injured over 800 others
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Netanyahu's rhetoric aimed at influencing Iran-US negotiations: Ghalibaf
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has stated that the recent anti-Iran rhetoric by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is intended to influence the ongoing negotiations between Iran and United States.
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South Africa expresses condolences after deadly port explosion
South African Government has sent a message of condolences to the Islamic Republic of Iran following the devastating explosion that occurred at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran.
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US terrorist regime $70m f-18 jet sinks during Yemeni counterattack on carrier
A US F-18 fighter jet sank into the Red Sea after Yemeni forces attacked the USS Harry S. Truman carrier, injuring one sailor. Yemen launched the counterattack in response to deadly US airstrikes that killed dozens, including civilians, in Sana’a and Saada, intensifying the humanitarian crisis.
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Biden administration avoided ceasefire pressure during Gaza war
An investigative report revealed that Biden’s administration avoided pressuring Israel for a ceasefire during its war on Gaza, despite mounting civilian casualties. The US provided $17.9 billion in military aid, enabling the prolonged conflict. Human rights groups criticized the lack of intervention, citing the devastating humanitarian toll.
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Canada’s PM vows to fight US trade war, defends sovereignty
Canada’s newly-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney has issued a bold statement condemning the United States for its trade policies, accusing Washington of betrayal and vowing to overcome the challenges posed by escalating tensions.
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Hajj Training Program for Shias organized in India
A unique "One-Day Hajj Training Program" was organized for Shia pilgrims for the first time in Mubarakpur, India.
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Finnish ambassador to Iraq shares experience wearing hijab at Imam Hussein shrine (+Photos)
Auno Saarela, Finland’s ambassador to Iraq, recently visited the shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) in Karbala, where she shared her experience of wearing a hijab.
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Lebanese political parties criticize government's passive inaction with regards to Israeli aggression
Lebanese political factions condemned Israel's recent aggression in Beirut, accusing the U.S. of providing political cover. They emphasized the importance of the axis of resistance and national unity as Lebanon’s strongest defense against occupation and foreign threats. Calls for disarming resistance were rejected, highlighting its role in safeguarding sovereignty.
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ICC Judges issue gag order on arrest warrants in Israeli war crimes
The ICC has restricted prosecutor Karim Khan from announcing new arrest warrant applications in the Palestine case. The directive reflects concerns over undue public and media pressure on judicial processes. The investigation continues to address alleged Israeli war crimes, including settler violence and Gaza attacks, amidst rising global scrutiny of violations in the region.
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Druze leaders demand action after violence near Damascus
Violent clashes erupted in Jaramana near Damascus, leaving three dead and eight injured after religious tensions escalated over a viral offensive voice message against the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Syrian Druze leaders called for unity and government action as the army moved reinforcements to the region to address the unrest.
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Mahmoud Abbas criticized for deepening Palestinian divisions amid Gaza crisis
Middle East Eye criticized Mahmoud Abbas for failing to unite Palestinians during the Gaza crisis, highlighting his role in national division and ineffective leadership. Abbas’s rejection of the 2006 elections and coordination with Tel Aviv have weakened Palestine, while calls for unifying leadership grow amid escalating Zionist crimes.
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94% of Gaza victims are civilians - Rights Group
The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor rejected Israel’s claim of targeting Hamas fighters, revealing that 94% of Gaza victims are civilians, including children and women. It condemned Netanyahu’s false statements and global inaction, while highlighting the devastating impact of the war, which has killed over 52,000 Palestinians since October 2023.
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Photos: Iran President visits Bibi-Heybat shrine in Baku
AhlulBayt News Agency: President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the Bibi-Heybat shrine in Baku, the tomb of Bibi Haybat, the daughter of the seventh Shia Imam, Imam Musa al-Kazim (PBUH).
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Hamas welcomes ICJ hearings on Israel’s humanitarian blockade
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas welcomed the start of proceedings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), aiming to hold Israel accountable for blocking humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza. The group emphasized that the hearings expose Israel’s ongoing violations of international humanitarian law.
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Int’l community is facing gross violation of human rights: Cleric
The Head of Islamic Culture and Communications Organization Hujjat al-Islam Mohammad Mehdi Imanipour made some remarks at the opening ceremony of the first international conference on "Human Rights in the Eastern Approach" held in cooperation with Baqir-al-Ulum University affiliated with the Islamic Propaganda Office of Qom Seminary, in the Husayniyya Al-Zahra (PBUH) of the Islamic Culture and Communications Organization; He paid tribute to the victims of Shahid Rajaee Port tragedy, saying,” Today, the international community is facing a gross violation of human rights.”
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UK firm supplies engines for Israeli killer drones in Gaza
A prominent British media outlet has uncovered that the UK-based engineering firm RCV Engines is supplying engines for Israel's latest generation of attack drones, providing further evidence of London's involvement in the regime’s military actions in Gaza.
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Road blockage in Kurram for seven months is slap in face of rulers: Pak opposition leader
The opposition leader of the GB Assembly said that we do not support any oppressor, we stand with every oppressed person, whether they are from Kurram, KPK, Quetta, or Gilgit-Baltistan. We must continue the struggle for the supremacy of justice and against oppression.
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Pro-Palestine activists protest in Tokyo against military drone deals
Dozens of pro-Palestine activists gathered in front of the Nippon Aircraft Supply (NAS) headquarters in Tokyo on Monday evening, defying heavy rain to voice their opposition to the company's reported plans to procure military drones from Israel's Elbit Systems for Japan's Ministry of Defense.
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Gaza belongs to Palestinians just like West Bank, East Jerusalem: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday that the Gaza Strip belongs to the Palestinians, along with the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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Secretary-General of NWP Afghanistan condoles Shahid Rajaee Port explosion
Mohammad Hassan Jafari, the Secretary-General of the National Welfare Party of Afghanistan, expressed his condolences for the loss of Iranian citizens in the tragic explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port.
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Grand Ayatollah Mazaheri offers condolences after deadly Bandar Abbas explosion
Grand Ayatollah Hossein Mazaheri, has issued a message following the explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in southern city of Bandar Abbas, the text of which is as follows:
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US and China support Pakistan’s call for independent investigation into Pahalgam attack
The United States and China have both expressed support for Pakistan's request for an independent investigation into the recent Pahalgam attack in Kashmir.
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Photos: Hazrat Masoumeh shrine decorated with flowers on Karamat Decade
AhlulBayt News Agency: On the occasion of the Karamat Decade, The holy shrine of Hazrat Fatima Masoumeh (s.a.) was decorated with thousands of flowers by servants from the holy shrines of Imam Reza (a.s.) and Hazrat Masoumeh (s.a.).
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Indonesia's Health Ministry issues safety guidelines for elderly Hajj pilgrims
Indonesia’s Ministry of Health provided some pieces of advice to pilgrims going to Saudi Arabia for Hajj.