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Academia 2 years ago

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Biden administration inching into double theater of war

But what is lurking behind the scenes is the specter of Iran upping the ante in its seeming support of various Sunni and Shia proxies to challenge the US armed forces head-on.

Middle East and Africa 2 years ago

Pakistan hits 'terrorist hideouts' in Iran after Tehran strikes

Nuclear-armed Pakistan and neighbouring Iran are both battling simmering insurgencies along their sparsely populated border regions.

Middle East and Africa 2 years ago

Pakistan says Iran launched deadly airstrike on its territory

Pakistan denounced the strike, near the nations' shared border late on Tuesday, as "completely unacceptable", saying it was unprovoked.

Editorial 3 years ago

Indonesia’s human rights on trial

Some religious minorities, including followers of the Ahmadiyah and Shia, continue to be the subject of officially sanctioned persecutions.

Middle East and Africa 3 years ago

Ramadan to start Sunday for Shi'a Muslims in Iraq, Iran

"The first day of Ramadan will be tomorrow" for Shiites in Iraq, state media said Saturday, citing the office of the country's top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani.

World 4 years ago

Thousands march in Pakistan Shia procession as virus cases soar

The federal government had issued a notice banning mass gatherings commemorating the death of Prophet Mohammad's companion and son-in-law Imam Ali, but local negotiations with religious leaders failed.

World 5 years ago

Pope Francis departs Iraq after historic trip

The 84-year-old pontiff covered more than 1,400 kilometres (900 miles) inside the country, bringing encouragement to its diminished Christian community and extending a hand to Shiite Muslims by meeting top cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani.

World 5 years ago

Pope Francis lands in Iraq on first-ever papal visit

His plane landed at 1:55 pm (1055 GMT) at Baghdad International Airport, where Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi will greet him.

National 5 years ago

Prove it, groups say of minister’s religious inclusivity promise

“That was daring and exemplary. We hope that he will be consistent and strong in facing various pressures because I am certain there will be many pressures,” JAI spokesman Yendra Budiana said on Friday.

National 5 years ago

New religious affairs minister vows to protect Shia, Ahmadiyah

Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, the newly appointed religious affairs minister, has promised to uphold the rights of the Shia and Ahmadiyah minority religious groups and to work to prevent their persecution.

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