Iraq

Over 125,000 Flee Lebanon Amid Escalating Israeli Strikes; Half Are Children ————————————– More than 125,000 people, including roughly 62,500 children, have crossed from Lebanon into Syria amid intensified Israeli attacks and escalating conflict with Hezbollah, according to the International Organization…

IMO chief: Naval escorts not long-term solution to Hormuz crisis ———————————— Arsenio Dominguez, secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has said that naval escorts are not a long-term sustainable solution to the current crisis in the Strait of Hormuz,…

Pakistani Airstrikes in Kabul Leave Hundreds of Civilians Dead and Injured ———————————– At least 400 civilians have been killed or injured following Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul, amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. According to Independent Persian, the strike took…

Countries Evacuate Citizens from Middle East Amid Rising Regional Tensions —————————————— Several countries have launched large-scale evacuation operations from the Middle East as regional tensions escalate and governments move to bring home citizens stranded in affected areas. Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign…

The Misbah Al-Hussain Foundation is continuing its annual Ramadan food assistance program for the Islamic year 1447 AH, distributing food baskets to vulnerable families in several regions as part of a humanitarian initiative aimed at easing economic hardships during the…

WHO Warns Health Systems in Middle East Are Approaching Collapse Amid Escalating Conflict ———————————————– The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that health systems across parts of the Middle East are facing severe strain and risk nearing collapse amid escalating…

Millions Commemorate Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Ali Across Iraq and Beyond ————————————– Millions of mourners gathered in Iraq and several other countries to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him), the Commander of…

Red Cross launches $51.5M appeal to assist humanitarian situation in Iran ———————————- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched a 40 million Swiss franc (approximately $51.5 million) emergency appeal Tuesday to support humanitarian operations in…

UN Rights Chief Warns of Rising Civilian Risks in Middle East Conflict —————————— The UN human rights chief has warned that escalating retaliatory strikes in the Middle East are increasing risks to civilians and essential infrastructure, urging all parties to…

Pope Calls for End to Violence in Middle East and Renewed Dialogue Efforts —————————– Pope Francis has called for an end to violence in the Middle East and urged renewed international efforts to open channels of dialogue, expressing concern over…