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Afghanistan: Over 35 killed in suicide attack on Shi'ite mosque in Kandahar IS is suspected of carrying out the attack on the Fatimiya mosque in southern Afghanistan, which comes a week after another deadly attack in the north. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on October 15, 2021

Muqtada al-Sadr set to win Iraq's parliamentary vote Populist Shi'ite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has won Iraq's parliamentary elections, according to initial results. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:26Published on October 12, 2021

Shiite cleric al-Sadr comes first in Iraq election Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:36Published on October 12, 2021

US and Taliban Reach Deal for Humanitarian Aid in Afghanistan US and Taliban , Reach Deal for Humanitarian Aid, in Afghanistan. On October 10, the Taliban said that the United States has agreed to provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan as the country teeters.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on October 11, 2021

Afghanistan: Explosion at mosque kills at least 100 during Friday prayers \| Oenindia News A blast ripped through a mosque in Kunduz, Afghanistan during Friday prayers, killing at least 100 people. The blast hit a Shiite mosque. No group immediately claimed responsibility. #Kabul.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:04Published on October 8, 2021

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Iraqi Shiite cleric condemns pressures on electoral commission newKerala.com - Published 6 days ago
After Iraqi election, a Shiite leader emerges as an unlikely US ally Indian Express - Published on October 17, 2021
Taliban pledge to step up security at Shiite mosques after Friday's attack IndiaTimes - Published on October 16, 2021Also reported by •Zee News

Islamic State claims mosque bombing in south Afghanistan The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide bombing on a Shiite mosque in southern Afghanistan that killed 47 people and wounded scores more. In a statement posted late.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 16, 2021
Heavy casualties feared after blast hits Shiite mosque in Afghanistan's Kandahar The blast occurred at the Imam Bargah mosque and caused heavy casualties but there were no immediate details. Zee News - Published on October 15, 2021
Deadly blast targets Shiite mosque in Afghanistan's Kunduz city IndiaTimes - Published on October 8, 2021

At least three dead, 50 injured as roadside bomb hits Shiite procession in Pakistan’s Bahawalnagar Indian Express - Published on August 19, 2021
Taliban destroy statue of Shiite foe Abdul Ali Mazari from 1990s civil war Indian Express - Published on August 18, 2021
Iran's ultraconservative Raisi : 'Anti-graft' poll favourite The 60-year-old ultraconservative, widely seen as the favourite to win the June 18 poll, heads the judiciary and is a "hodjatoleslam", one rank below that of ayatollah in the Shiite clerical hierarchy. IndiaTimes - Published on June 14, 2021
Iran: Powerful Shiite Muslim nation with regional reach IndiaTimes - Published on June 9, 2021

Afghan school blast toll rises to 58, families bury victims The bombing on Saturday evening shook the city's Shi'ite Muslim neighbourhood of Dasht-e-Barchi. The community, a religious minority in Afghanistan, has been targeted in the past by Islamic State.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 9, 2021
Bomb explosion in Kabul, over 25 killed and 12 injured A bomb exploded near a school in a majority Shiite district of west Kabul on Saturday (May 8), killing at least 25 people, many of them young students. Zee News - Published on May 8, 2021
Pope Francis takes high-profile trip to Iraq, believes God will protect country from pandemic Francis on Monday (March 8) wrapped up the first-ever papal trip to Iraq, which was aimed at bringing hope to the country's marginalized Christian minority while boosting relations with the Shiite.. Zee News - Published on March 8, 2021	Pope visits Iraq's war-ravaged north on last day of tour The Vatican hopes that the landmark visit will rally the country's Christian communities and encourage them to stay despite decades of war and instability. Francis has also delivered a message of.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 7, 2021
Pope Francis, Iraq's top Shiite cleric hold historic meeting They urged Muslims in the war-weary Arab nation to embrace Iraq's long-beleaguered Christian minority Hindu - Published on March 6, 2021Also reported by •IndiaTimes	Pope Francis holds historic meeting with Iraq’s top Shi’ite cleric Indian Express - Published on March 6, 2021
In Iraq, Pope reaches out to top Shiite cleric The 84-year-old pope will visit the top Shiite cleric at his home in Najaf, the shrine city where Imam Ali, the fourth Islamic caliph and relative of the Prophet Mohammed, is buried. IndiaTimes - Published on March 3, 2021	Pope to meet Iraqi Shiite leader Sistani in Iraq But the first visit by a pope to Iraq also has a strong interfaith component. Hindu - Published on January 28, 2021Also reported by •Indian Express
Pak Shiites continue sit-in over killing of 11 miners Residents and relatives of the slain miners, who were members of the minority Shiite Hazara community, began the protest Sunday after IS militants abducted and killed them in southwestern Baluchistan.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 6, 2021	Bahrain child urges Lewis Hamilton to save his dad facing death penalty A Bahraini child whose father is facing the death penalty sent a letter to Lewis Hamilton urging the seven-time Formula 1 champion to shed light on the case amid allegations of torture. Ahmed Ramadhan,.. Mid-Day - Published on December 14, 2020
Iran executes journalist who encouraged 2017 protests Iran on Saturday executed a once-exiled journalist over his online work that helped inspire nationwide economic protests in 2017, authorities said, just months after he returned to Tehran under.. Mid-Day - Published on December 13, 2020	Australia promises free coronavirus vaccine to all Australia has announced a deal to manufacture a potential coronavirus vaccine being developed by British-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZenec. "Under the deal, every single Australian will be.. Mid-Day - Published on August 20, 2020
Iraqi militiamen drop guns to dig graves for coronavirus victims Iraqi paramedic Sarmad Ibrahim cut his teeth treating fellow Shi'ite Muslim militiamen in the war against Islamic State. Now, he buries COVID-19 victims - an exhausting task where he must also get to.. Reuters India - Published on June 1, 2020	Afghan gunmen storm maternity clinic in Shiite area of Kabul Indian Express - Published on May 12, 2020
UN envoy gives Yemen’s warring parties new peace proposals Martin Griffiths urged the internationally recognised government, which is backed by a Saudi-led coalition, and Iranian-backed Houthi Shiite rebels to accept the proposed agreements “without delay”.. Hindu - Published on April 11, 2020	Syria confirms first coronavirus case as fears grow it could spread War-ravaged Syria on Sunday confirmed its first case of the coronavirus after weeks of rejecting opposition allegations that the disease had already reached a country with a wrecked health system and.. Reuters India - Published on March 23, 2020
Little-known ex-governor nominated as Iraqi PM, Shi'ite groups object Iraq's president named little-known former regional governor Adnan al-Zurfi as prime minister-designate on Tuesday in another bid to overcome months of unrest and deadlock, but powerful Shi'ite blocs.. Reuters India - Published on March 17, 2020	Iraqi religious authorities say U.S. air strike hit civilian airport A U.S air strike hit an Iraqi civilian airport under construction in the holy Shi'ite Muslim city of Kerbala and killed one worker, Iraqi religious authorities said on Friday. Reuters India - Published on March 13, 2020
Iraq cancels Friday prayers in Shi'ite holy city of Kerbala over coronavirus fears Iraq cancelled Friday prayers in the Shi'ite holy city of Kerbala due to concerns about the coronavirus, a statement from the administration of the city's holy site said on Wednesday. Reuters India - Published on March 11, 2020	Saudi Arabia locks down province, halts travel with 9 nations over coronavirus The interior ministry announced the lockdown in Qatif, which has a large Shi'ite Muslim population, after Saudi Arabia confirmed the four latest cases. It is not expected to have any impact on Saudi.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 9, 2020
Saudi Arabia locks down Qatif province to prevent coronavirus spread Saudi Arabia said on Sunday it has imposed a temporary lockdown on the eastern Qatif province, an oil-producing region and home to a large Shi'ite Muslim population, to prevent the spread of.. Reuters India - Published on March 8, 2020	Coronavirus \| Saudi Arabia cordons off Shiite-majority region Saudi Arabia has expressed alarm over the spread of the disease across the Gulf region, which has confirmed more than 230 COVID-19 cases Hindu - Published on March 8, 2020
Gunmen kill at least 27 at memorial for Afghan Shiite leader Indian Express - Published on March 6, 2020

Shiite

Latest news and video coverage curated from trusted media outlets

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Iraqi Shiite cleric condemns pressures on electoral commission

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Taliban pledge to step up security at Shiite mosques after Friday's attack

Islamic State claims mosque bombing in south Afghanistan

Heavy casualties feared after blast hits Shiite mosque in Afghanistan's Kandahar

Deadly blast targets Shiite mosque in Afghanistan's Kunduz city

At least three dead, 50 injured as roadside bomb hits Shiite procession in Pakistan’s Bahawalnagar

Taliban destroy statue of Shiite foe Abdul Ali Mazari from 1990s civil war

Iran's ultraconservative Raisi : 'Anti-graft' poll favourite

Iran: Powerful Shiite Muslim nation with regional reach

Afghan school blast toll rises to 58, families bury victims

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Pope visits Iraq's war-ravaged north on last day of tour

Pope Francis, Iraq's top Shiite cleric hold historic meeting

Pope Francis holds historic meeting with Iraq’s top Shi’ite cleric

In Iraq, Pope reaches out to top Shiite cleric

Pope to meet Iraqi Shiite leader Sistani in Iraq

Pak Shiites continue sit-in over killing of 11 miners

Bahrain child urges Lewis Hamilton to save his dad facing death penalty

Iran executes journalist who encouraged 2017 protests

Australia promises free coronavirus vaccine to all

Iraqi militiamen drop guns to dig graves for coronavirus victims

Afghan gunmen storm maternity clinic in Shiite area of Kabul

UN envoy gives Yemen’s warring parties new peace proposals

Syria confirms first coronavirus case as fears grow it could spread

Little-known ex-governor nominated as Iraqi PM, Shi'ite groups object

Iraqi religious authorities say U.S. air strike hit civilian airport

Iraq cancels Friday prayers in Shi'ite holy city of Kerbala over coronavirus fears

Saudi Arabia locks down province, halts travel with 9 nations over coronavirus

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Coronavirus | Saudi Arabia cordons off Shiite-majority region

Gunmen kill at least 27 at memorial for Afghan Shiite leader