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IN PHOTOS: Repatriated families housed in Al-Amal Camp near Mosul in Iraq

IN PHOTOS: Repatriated families housed in Al-Amal Camp near Mosul in Iraq

The camp houses Iraqi families repatriated from Syria’s Al-Hol camp, a facility that shelters tens of thousands, including relatives of suspected jihadists. (Pics/AFP)

14 July,2025 02:07 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad
UK court lifts block on Britain handing disputed Chagos Islands to Mauritius

UK court lifts block on Britain handing disputed Chagos Islands to Mauritius

Britain and Mauritius have reached a final agreement to settle the future of the disputed Chagos Islands, a key Indian Ocean territory that hosts a vital US military base (Pics/AFP)

22 May,2025 07:03 PM IST | Divya Nair
IN PHOTOS: Millions reach Karbala in Iraq to mark Arbaeen of Imam Hussain

IN PHOTOS: Millions reach Karbala in Iraq to mark Arbaeen of Imam Hussain

Millions of Shiite Muslims packed the streets of the Iraqi city of Karbala Saturday on their annual pilgrim to mark the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Hussain (a.s). Pics/AFP and Mohamadali Budhwani

24 August,2024 06:54 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Muharram 2024: Muslims mark Ashura with traditional mourning rituals

Muharram 2024: Muslims mark Ashura with traditional mourning rituals

Graphic Content | Ashura observed on the 10th day of Muharram, marks a significant mourning period for Muslims, particularly within the Shia community. The day commemorates the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussein, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The period holds deep historical and religious significance as it symbolises the struggle against tyranny and injustice. Pics/AFP

17 July,2024 01:23 PM IST | Ainie Rizvi

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