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OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following months of mounting political pressure to do so. OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following months of mounting political pressure to do so. “The Iranian regime has consistently displayed disregard for human rights, both inside and outside of Iran, as well as a willingness to destabilize the international rules-based order,” LeBlanc said at a press conference on Wednesday. Members of Parliament voted unanimously in May…

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OTTAWA – Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following months of mounting political pressure to do so.”The Iranian regime has consistently displayed disregard for human rights, both inside and outside of Iran, as well as a willingness to destabilize the international rules-based order,” LeBlanc said at a press conference on Wednesday.Members of Parliament voted unanimously in May in favour of a non-binding motion calling on the government to list the IRGC, a branch of Iran’s armed forces, as a terrorist entity. That was not the first time the…

As part of ongoing effort to boost school enrolment, the Kaduna state government has extended the school feeding programme to 3,000 Islamic pupils in the state. The Special Assistant to Governor Uba Sani on school feeding programme, Dr. Fauziya Buhari -Ado made this known on Thursday in a statement in Abuja. Fauziya disclosed that the exercise held as part of the Eid el-Kabir Sallah celebration took place at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua bilingual primary school situated in Maraban Gonda, Sabongari local council of Kaduna and Islamic Quranic Tsangaya Education (IQTE) situated in Hunkuyi and Zaria parts of the state. She…

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following months of mounting political pressure to do so. OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following months of mounting political pressure to do so. “The Iranian regime has consistently displayed disregard for human rights, both inside and outside of Iran, as well as a willingness to destabilize the international rules-based order,” LeBlanc said at a press conference on Wednesday. Members of Parliament voted unanimously in May…

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following months of mounting political pressure to do so. OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following months of mounting political pressure to do so. “The Iranian regime has consistently displayed disregard for human rights, both inside and outside of Iran, as well as a willingness to destabilize the international rules-based order,” LeBlanc said at a press conference on Wednesday. Members of Parliament voted unanimously in May…

Canada listed Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), an elite military unit of Iran, as a  “terrorist entity” under Canada’s Criminal Code. Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced the decision on Wednesday (local time), saying that Canada will use all of the tools at its disposal “to combat the terrorist activity” of the IRGC. In a statement, the Canadian government said, “Based on their actions, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the IRGC has knowingly carried out, attempted to carry out, participated in or facilitated a terrorist activity, or has knowingly acted on…

In the heart of East Africa, the confluence of natural disasters and conflict has forced millions from their homes. As Islamic Relief marks World Refugee Day, we turn our attention to the enduring spirit of those who have been displaced. This is the story of Amina and Sacdiya, two mothers whose lives have been upended by relentless droughts and violent unrest. Despite these challenges, they continue to strive for a better future for their children. The crisis unfolds East Africa is experiencing its worst humanitarian crisis in decades. Three years of drought decimated crops and livestock, only for unexpected floods…

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following months of mounting political pressure to do so. OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following months of mounting political pressure to do so. “The Iranian regime has consistently displayed disregard for human rights, both inside and outside of Iran, as well as a willingness to destabilize the international rules-based order,” LeBlanc said at a press conference on Wednesday. Members of Parliament voted unanimously in May…

MAKKAH, June 20 (Bernama) — All Muslim preachers in Malaysia are advised to be careful when  conveying their views and to check with authorised reference sources. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said, preachers should be honest and have the courage to say they do not know if they are not knowledgeable like authoritative scholars. “It is not wrong to say you don’t know because even Imam Malik, Imam Syafie when asked by a student, they said they don’t know, when they do not know. “The problem with us is that sometimes when…

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) – Kabul: “Farhan Haq”, the Deputy Spokesman of the United Nations Secretary General, said in a press conference about how this organization interacts with the Taliban: We treat them (Islamic Emirate) as actual officials who are present in the field.He added: “We want to ensure that the proper role of women in the society is respected in Afghanistan, as it is necessary to respect everywhere in the world.”Regarding whether the authorities of the Islamic Emirate have officially accepted the invitation to the Doha meeting and whether they have made their presence conditional and whether the UN…

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following months of mounting political pressure to do so. OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following months of mounting political pressure to do so. “The Iranian regime has consistently displayed disregard for human rights, both inside and outside of Iran, as well as a willingness to destabilize the international rules-based order,” LeBlanc said at a press conference on Wednesday. Members of Parliament voted unanimously in May…

Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following months of mounting political pressure to do so. “The Iranian regime has consistently displayed disregard for human rights, both inside and outside of Iran, as well as a willingness to destabilize the international rules-based order,” LeBlanc said at a press conference on Wednesday. Members of Parliament voted unanimously in May in favour of a non-binding motion calling on the government to list the IRGC, a branch of Iran’s armed forces, as a terrorist entity. That was not the first time the…

June 20 (UPI) — Canada has listed Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Arms Corps as a terrorist entity under its Criminal Code following years of mounting pressure from Iranian Canadians and opposition lawmakers.”The IRGC is now listed as a terrorist group in Canada,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada said on X.Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc made the announcement Wednesday during a press conference, stating the move sends a “strong message” that Canada will use all the tools it has to combat the IRGC and its destabilizing activities.”The Iranian regime has consistently displayed a complete disregard for human rights, both…

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following months of mounting political pressure to do so. OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following months of mounting political pressure to do so. “The Iranian regime has consistently displayed disregard for human rights, both inside and outside of Iran, as well as a willingness to destabilize the international rules-based order,” LeBlanc said at a press conference on Wednesday. Members of Parliament voted unanimously in May…

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following months of mounting political pressure to do so. OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following months of mounting political pressure to do so. “The Iranian regime has consistently displayed disregard for human rights, both inside and outside of Iran, as well as a willingness to destabilize the international rules-based order,” LeBlanc said at a press conference on Wednesday. Members of Parliament voted unanimously in May…

The Canadian government on Wednesday designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. File Photo by Abedin Taherenareh/EPA-EFE/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH June 20 (UPI) — Canada has listed Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Arms Corps as a terrorist entity under its Criminal Code following years of mounting pressure from Iranian Canadians and opposition lawmakers. “The IRGC is now listed as a terrorist group in Canada,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada said on X. Advertising Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc made the announcement Wednesday during a press conference, stating the move sends a “strong message” that Canada will use all…

MAKKAH, June 20 (Bernama) — All Muslim preachers in Malaysia are advised to be careful when  conveying their views and to check with authorised reference sources. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said, preachers should be honest and have the courage to say they do not know if they are not knowledgeable like authoritative scholars. “It is not wrong to say you don’t know because even Imam Malik, Imam Syafie when asked by a student, they said they don’t know, when they do not know. “The problem with us is that sometimes when…

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following months of mounting political pressure to do so. OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, following months of mounting political pressure to do so. “The Iranian regime has consistently displayed disregard for human rights, both inside and outside of Iran, as well as a willingness to destabilize the international rules-based order,” LeBlanc said at a press conference on Wednesday. Members of Parliament voted unanimously in May…

Federal Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced that Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity, following months of increasing political pressure. “The decision sends a clear message: Canada will use all tools at its disposal to combat the terrorist activities of the IRGC. The Iranian regime has consistently displayed a total disregard for human rights, both inside and outside Iran, and a desire to destabilize the rules-based international order. he declared at a press conference. Members of Parliament voted unanimously in May to add the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a branch of Iran’s armed…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsCanada has listed Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, a move that will bar thousands of Iranian officials from entering the country and begin investigations against senior officials.The IRGC is a branch of Iran’s armed forces, established after the 1979 Iranian revolution that toppled Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, a secular monarch allied with the West, and led to the formation of an Islamic Republic headed by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, a Shi’ite cleric.…

TRENTON, CanadaCanada designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a terror group, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced Wednesday.“The Iranian regime has consistently displayed disregard for human rights, both inside and outside of Iran, as well as a willingness to destabilize the international rules-based order,” LeBlanc said at a news conference, the Toronto Star reported.But as the announcement was made, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly issued a warning.“Consequently, there is an increased risk of arbitrary detention for Canadians in Iran,” Joly wrote on X. “We reiterate our call for Canadians to refrain from travelling to Iran and those who are…

Screenshot of the false post, taken on June 14, 2024Another video — showing a spacewalk with text repeating the false claim — has been viewed on TikTok more than 37,400 times since it was uploaded on March 7.”The first astronaut who heard the Adhan,” the Indonesian-language text read.Screenshot of the second false videoThe video was also shared with the same false claim in Indonesian-language posts on Facebook; and on other platforms in Hindi and Malaysian.However, AFP found the videos were edited to insert the sound of the Adhan.Songs played on Earth cannot be heard from space, as soundwaves cannot travel in…

Home » NEWS UPDATES » Boost to Halal Tourism as Visa-Free Travel To Malaysia Now A Reality for Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE as well as India and Indonesia. Saturday, June 15, 2024Reading Time: 5 minutesHalal tourism, also known as Muslim-friendly tourism. For Muslim travelers, the appeal of vacationing in a halal-friendly locale is unmatched. Such destinations eliminate the risk of inadvertently adopting a pescatarian diet, provide easy access to prayer facilities, and eliminate the need for travel shattafs.As the fastest-growing faith globally, Islam constitutes the second-largest religious group, with Indonesia leading as the country with the highest Muslim population, followed…

TEHRAN- The first edition of the “Service to Martyrdom” poetry festival, a commemoration of the 40th day after the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions, is set to take place in Robat Karim, Tehran province, in July with international participation; the organizers have announced. During a press conference held in Tehran on Wednesday, Milad Erfanpour, the secretary of the event said that participants from the Arab World, particularly from neighboring Iraq, have already submitted their works to the festival. The festival, organized by Robat Karim Municipality and the Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization, aims to bring…