Millions observe Arba’een in Karbala in homage to Imam Hussein’s sacrifices Millions of Muslims across the world are observing the annual mourning rituals of Arba’een, which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam. Mourners are mainly descending on the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to partake in the annual religious event. The black-clad pilgrims gathered at Imam Hussein’s holy shrine in Karbala on Saturday to culminate a week-long procession in commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of the Prophet Mohammad’s grandson, who…
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US Navy says Iran seized then released American sea drone in Persian Gulf
US Navy says Iran seized then released American sea drone in Persian Gulf DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seized an American sea drone in the Persian Gulf and tried to tow it away, only releasing the unmanned vessel when a U.S. Navy warship and helicopter approached, officials said Tuesday. It was the first time Iran targeted the Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet’s new drone task force. While the interception ended without incident, tensions remain high between Washington and Tehran as negotiations over the Islamic Republic’s tattered nuclear…
Read MoreIraq crisis: PM Mustafa Al-Kadhimi threatens to leave post vacant if political unrest continues
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi warned on Tuesday that he will leave his post vacant if chaos and conflict will continue in Iraq between the Iraqi political parties.
Read MoreHigh-tech survey to assess basmati rice output amid patchy monsoon, let’s How
High-tech survey to assess basmati rice output amid patchy monsoon No surveys were done in the previous two years due to Covid-related disruptions, and this year’s estimation should give a far more accurate picture of the aromatic basmati, as it’s being done using high-tech forecasting tools, such as climate modelling and satellite imaging, an official said India is assessing its basmati rice, a prized farm-export commodity, with advanced technologies to estimate acreage, crop health, output and yields, an official said amid an anticipated lower summer paddy output due to a…
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