Iraq

The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday afternoon that this year’s Ashura mourning ceremonies in Karbala were successfully secured. A key highlight of this year’s security plan was the complete absence of any weapons during its implementation. Tens of…

US Newspaper Highlights Baghdad’s Ashura Reenactment on Front Page ……………….. In a notable media moment, Cushion News, a newspaper published in Indiana, featured a striking image of a Karbala reenactment in Baghdad on its front page under the headline “Muharram…

Capital Police Enhance Security Measures During Muharram in Islamabad ——————— The capital police have intensified vigilance and intelligence-driven operations across Islamabad as part of a comprehensive Muharram security plan, Dawn E-Paper revealed. The directive focuses on closely monitoring militant sectarian…

Baby with Rare Two-Faced Condition Dies Hours After Birth in Erbil, Iraq …………………. A baby born with two faces died just one hour after birth on Tuesday in Erbil, Iraq, due to Diprosopus, a rare and fatal congenital disorder, local…

PKK Disarmament Process Expected to Begin Early July in Iraqi Kurdistan —————————- The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) is set to begin laying down its weapons in early July, marking a significant step towards ending over four decades of conflict, Arab…

Over 15,000 Syrian Refugees Return from Jordan Amid Rising Repatriation ……………. Since May, more than 15,000 Syrian refugees registered with the UNHCR have made their way back to Syria from Jordan, marking a 45% rise from April’s numbers when nearly…

UK Lawmakers Urge Government to “Urgently” Produce Ukraine-Style Visa Scheme for Gazans ————————— A cross-party group of 67 British MPs and Lords has called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to urgently establish a visa program allowing Palestinians in Gaza with…

The Holy Shrine of Amir al-Momineen Imam Ali (peace be upon him) held a flag-changing ceremony to mark the beginning of the month of sorrow, the month of Muharram. The event saw thousands of devoted believers gather in the premises…

Dukan Dam Water Levels Plunge, Triggering Crisis Across Northern Iraq ……………. Water levels at Iraq’s Dukan Dam have dropped to critical lows, raising alarm among officials and residents across the northern provinces. Currently at just 24% of its capacity, the…

Al-Qaeda leader in Yemen urges global attacks in new video threat …………… In a newly released video, Saad bin Atif al-Awlaki, leader of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), called for assassinations of top U.S. officials and attacks on civilians…