Pope Francis Revered for Promoting Tolerance: Ayatollah Sistani
IQNA – Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq’s top Shia cleric, offered condolences over the death of the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis.
09:20 , 2025 Apr 22
Israeli Police Rescind Demand on Photos of Palestinian Children Killed in Gaza
IQNA – After initially banning photos of Palestinian children killed in Gaza at an anti-war protest, the Israeli regime backtracked due to public pressure.  
12:51 , 2025 Apr 21
Pope Francis Dies at 88 After Extended Illness
IQNA – Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed, following a prolonged period of declining health that saw the pontiff undergo repeated hospitalizations in recent years.
11:36 , 2025 Apr 21
Hong Kong Muslims Hail Outdoor Halal Food Festival
IQNA –The first outdoor Halal Food Festival in Hong Kong was held on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
19:28 , 2025 Apr 20
India Protests to Continue until Waqf Amendment Law Is Withdrawn
IQNA – A huge protest was held in a southern Indian city against recent changes to legislation governing Waqf (Islamic charitable endowments).
17:12 , 2025 Apr 20
Onslaught in Gaza: Dozens Killed as Rescue Efforts Hampered by Ongoing Israeli Aggression
IQNA – The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that at least 44 people were killed and 145 others injured on Saturday amid continued Israeli military operations.
14:25 , 2025 Apr 20
Muslim Community’s Plano Settlement in Texas Open to All
IQNA – Imran Chaudhary, an assistant professor of instruction at The University of Texas at San Antonio, dismisses concerns about a plan for expanding a Muslim community settlement in East Plano, saying it would be open to all.
17:16 , 2025 Apr 19
Thai King, Queen Attend Inauguration of Milad-un-Nabi Celebrations
IQNA – This year’s Milad-un-Nabi celebrations, marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) were launched in Bangkok, Thailand, with the country’s king and queen in attendance.  
15:30 , 2025 Apr 19
Waves of Airstrikes Leave Trail of Destruction Across Gaza
IQNA – Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 70 Palestinians since Friday morning, with the toll expected to rise as strikes continue throughout the territory. 
14:38 , 2025 Apr 19
Ayatollah Sistani Offers Condolences Over Passing of Prominent Kashmiri Scholar
IQNA – The office of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq’s senior Shia cleric, has issued a formal message of condolence following the death of Kashmiri religious scholar Allama Aga Syed Mohammad Baqir al-Moosavi al-Najafi.
10:05 , 2025 Apr 19
Italy’s Far-Right Party Faces Scrutiny Over Islamophobic AI-Generated Images
IQNA – Italy’s right-wing League party, led by Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, has come under formal scrutiny after opposition lawmakers submitted a complaint alleging the party shared AI-generated images promoting racist and Islamophobic stereotypes.
09:54 , 2025 Apr 19
Renowned Shia Scholar Aga Syed Mohammad Baqir Passes Away at 85
IQNA – Eminent Shia cleric and senior-most member of the Aga family, Allama Aga Syed Mohammad Baqir Al-Moosavi Al-Najfi, passed away at the age of 85 in the early hours of Friday at SMHS Hospital Srinagar.
17:55 , 2025 Apr 18