Religious
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Christians in Ras Baalbek: “Vatican Prayed, Hezbollah Shed Blood for Us”
DID Press: A Telegraph report from the Christian village of Ras Baalbek in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley highlights the deepening ties between the local Catholic community and Hezbollah. Faced with threats from Salafi groups and ISIS, villagers describe a growing convergence…
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Pakistani and Afghan Clerics Call for Truce Extension Until Eid al-Adha
DID Press: A group of religious scholars from Pakistan and Afghanistan has jointly called for extending the temporary ceasefire declared during Eid al-Fitr until Eid al-Adha, aiming to ensure a peaceful environment for the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage season. The request…
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Pope Leo XIV Meets Intl Exorcists Amid Rising Occult Concerns
DID Press: Pope Leo XIV held a private meeting with representatives of the International Association of Exorcists (AIE), On Friday, March 13. The group reported a growing number of cases related to occult practices, secret rituals, and satanism, warning of…
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Sheikh Shafa Najafi Reveals Controversial Remarks by Pakistan Army Chief
DID Press: Sheikh Shafa Najafi has disclosed details of a confidential meeting where the Pakistan Army Chief reportedly addressed a group of Shia clerics in a sharp and critical tone, saying: “If you love Iran more than Pakistan, go there.”…
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Taliban Blocks Shia Eid Prayers in Parts of Kabul
DID Press: Reports indicate that the Taliban government prevented Shia communities in some areas of Kabul, including the western part of the city and the sixth district, from holding Eid al-Fitr prayers. According to local sources, Taliban forces were stationed…
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Khamenei’s Blood and the Revival of Political Islam
1DID Press: Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei can undoubtedly be regarded—after Ayatollah Sayed Ruhollah Khomeini, and in some respects even more than him—as the most significant architect of the discourse of political Islam in contemporary Iran. Years before the 1979 revolution,…
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Afghan Commentary Links Quds Day to Solidarity With Iran Amid Regional Tensions
DID Press: As the annual Quds Day approaches, the call for solidarity in the region is taking on a new dimension. Traditionally a day dedicated to supporting the Palestinian people, this year’s observance is unfolding against the backdrop of war,…
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8 Muslim Nations Condemn Israel Over Closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque
DID Press: Foreign ministers from eight Arab and Muslim countries have condemned Israel for keeping the Al-Aqsa Mosque closed during the holy month of Ramadan, calling the move a clear violation of international law. According to a joint statement issued…
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Catholic Priest Killed by Israeli Tank Fire in Southern Lebanon
DID Press: A Lebanese Maronite Catholic priest, Pierre Al-Rahi, was killed after Israeli tank fire struck the village of Qlayaa in southern Lebanon. According to OSV News, the priest was targeted after reportedly refusing an order from Israel’s forces to…
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Calligraphy Exhibition Showcasing Quranic Verses Opens in Herat
DID Press: A calligraphy exhibition titled “Manifestation of the Divine Word” has opened in Herat to mark the holy month of Ramadan. Organized by the Herat Calligraphers Association, the exhibition features more than 100 calligraphy artworks displaying verses from the…
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