Iraq

Al-Azhar Urges International Community to End Conflict, Protect Civilians in Middle East ——————————————– Al-Azhar, one of the leading Islamic institutions, has called on the international community to take immediate action to restore peace in the Middle East and prevent further…

Shia Religious Leaders in Ghazni Urge Pakistan to End Border Clashes and Pursue Dialogue —————————————— A group of Shia religious scholars in Ghazni province have called on Pakistani authorities to halt ongoing clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border and to seek…

UNESCO condemns deadly bombing of Iran girls school as ‘grave violation of humanitarian law’ ————————————– Reports indicate that a missile strike destroyed a girls’ primary school in the city of Minab in southern Iran on February 28, 2026, during the…

UN Security Council Lifts Sanctions on Hayʾat Tahrir al-Sham amid Syrian Political Shifts ——————————— The United Nations Security Council has voted to lift international sanctions previously imposed on Hayʾat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the armed group in Syria that was once…

Taliban Impose Restrictions on Shia Religious Ceremonies During Ramadan in Afghanistan ———————————— Shia communities in Afghanistan are facing tighter restrictions on religious observances during the holy month of Ramadan, according to multiple media and human rights reports. Reports indicate that…

Middle East Tensions Escalate as Israeli Strikes Hit Lebanon, Iran Exchange Intensifies, UN Warns of Wider Conflict ————————————————– A sharp escalation in Middle East hostilities has unfolded over recent days, with Israeli airstrikes targeting multiple areas in Lebanon, expanding exchanges…

US, Israel Launch Strikes on Iran in Major Escalation in Region ————————————— The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran early Saturday, marking a significant escalation after weeks of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program, CNN reported. US…

As Ramadan Begins, SDF Authorities Release 66 Prisoners in Kobani in Humanitarian Gesture ———————————– The Social Justice Council in the northern Syrian city of Kobani announced on Tuesday the release of 66 prisoners in what was described as a humanitarian…

Austrian Ambassador Praises Humanitarian Services in Karbala ————————– Andrea Nasi, Austria’s ambassador to Iraq, has praised the extensive humanitarian services provided in the holy city of Karbala, describing them as a model for international cooperation and the exchange of expertise…

Kabul-Based Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra Complex Launches Religious, Humanitarian Activities for Ramadan —————————— The Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra Complex has launched a series of religious, social, and cultural activities to mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH, as…