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Afghans observe Tasua, Ashura under Taliban rule

Jul 29, 2023 06:02

Muslims in Afghanistan have been commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny). This is despite limitations imposed by the ruling Taliban and threats of terrorism.
Greek officials order evacuation after blast in ammo depot amid wildfires

Jul 29, 2023 03:11

Greek authorities have ordered residents of several villages in the center of the country to evacuate after an explosion at an ammunition depot.
Presidential guard head declared as Niger leader following coup

Jul 28, 2023 11:58

General Abdourahamane Tchiani, Head of the Presidential Guard in Niger, has been named as the new leader of the Sahel country following a military takeover.
Ashura procession held in Nigeria

Jul 28, 2023 10:52

Thousands of mourners took to the streets of many Nigerian cities and villages to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), grandson and the 3rd infallible successor of Prophet Mohammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny), and his 72 loyal companions, who were martyred in Karbala, Iraq in 680 AD.
US intel report claims China giving economic lifeline to Russia amid sanctions

Jul 28, 2023 09:22

A declassified US intelligence report claims China’s economic ties with Russia have helped limit the effect of anti-Mocow sanctions imposed by the West over Russia's military operation in Ukraine.
Kim Jong-un shows off ICBMs to Russian defense minister

Jul 28, 2023 09:17

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un on Thursday showed off his country's ICBMs and previously unseen drones to visiting Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu as a showcase of North Korea's military might.
Biden won't pardon guilty son Hunter: White House

Jul 28, 2023 09:14

A US judge has refused to accept a plea deal by President Joe Biden’s son to plead guilty to tax charges rather than to gun possession in order to avoid jail.
Ashura mourning procession in eastern Uganda

Jul 28, 2023 05:07

Shia Muslims & Imam Hussain's (PBUH) followers in eastern Uganda participated in the Ashura mourning procession.
Shia Muslims in Moscow commemorate Ashura mourning rituals

Jul 28, 2023 04:56

Shia Muslims in Moscow, capital of Russia mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussain (PBUH), grandson and the 3rd infallible successor of Prophet Mohammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny), and his 72 companions, who were martyred in Karbala, Iraq in 680 AD.
People of India commemorate Ashura mourning rituals

Jul 28, 2023 04:40

Shia Muslims in India came out on the Day of Ashura, and recited elegies to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussain (PBUH), grandson and the 3rd infallible successor of Prophet Mohammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny), and his 72 companions, who were martyred in Karbala, Iraq in 680 AD.