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Shapoor Zadran’s body returns to Kabul as family, teammates and officials pay tribute
The body of former Afghanistan national cricket team fast bowler Shapoor Zadran arrived in Kabul on Wednesday aboard a Kam Air flight from India, where he had been receiving treatment before his death. A large crowd gathered at Kabul International Airport to receive his remains, including family members, relatives, friends, government officials and members of [] The post Shapoor Zadran’s body returns to Kabul as family, teammates and officials pay tribute first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
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Ariana News
· Jul 9, 2026
Cricket world pays tribute to Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran
WATCH: Fellow cricket greats, including Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, attend Zadran's funeral The post Cricket world pays tribute to Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
ABNA English
· Jun 27, 2026
Associated Press: Shiite Mourning in America During Muharram, Interviews with Charity "Who is Hussain?"
The Associated Press news agency, in a report on Muharram and Ashura rituals, wrote that Shiites in America and other countries commemorated Imam Hussain (a.s.) by holding mourning ceremonies, chest-beating, elegy recitation, and blood donation programs. The media outlet also interviewed a number of activists and members of the charity Who is Hussain?
TRT World
· Jul 10, 2026
Ali Khamenei's coffin carried through Imam Reza shrine before burial
The coffin of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was carried through the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad on July 10, ahead of his burial. Mourners participated in the final stage of the funeral procession, which began on July 4 and included major ceremonies in Tehran, Qom, Baghdad, Najaf and Karbala. Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike on Iran on 28 February. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world
DawnNews English
· Jul 6, 2026
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari Arrives in Kyrgyzstan | Visit to Boost Pakistan-Kyrgyz Ties |
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has arrived in Kyrgyzstan for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in trade, investment, regional connectivity, and diplomacy. The visit reflects both countries' efforts to deepen engagement within Central Asia and enhance economic partnerships. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #pakistan #kyrgyzstan #asifalizardari #diplomacy #centralasia #regionalconnectivity #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Mehr News Agency
· Jun 28, 2026
Araghchi visits martyr Gen. Soleimani’s memorial site in Iraq
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Related coverage for "Shapoor Zadran’s body returns to Kabul as family, teammates and officials pay tribute": Ariana News — Cricket world pays tribute to Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran. ABNA English — Associated Press: Shiite Mourning in America During Muharram, Interviews with Charity "Who is Hussain?". TRT World — Ali Khamenei's coffin carried through Imam Reza shrine before burial. DawnNews English — Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari Arrives in Kyrgyzstan | Visit to Boost Pakistan-Kyrgyz Ties |. Mehr News Agency — Araghchi visits martyr Gen. Soleimani’s memorial site in Iraq