Iraq

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…

UN Reports Nearly 180 Children Killed in Attacks on Iran, Dozens of Schools and Health Facilities Damaged ————————————— The United Nations says nearly 180 children have been killed in military attacks targeting Iran in recent weeks, amid escalating regional tensions…

News Report: Alleged Abuses Against Returning Syrian Shia at Border Crossings and in Homs Countryside ——————————— Local sources cited by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that several Syrian citizens from the Shia community experienced violations while returning from…

Evacuation Orders in Beirut’s Southern Suburbs Trigger Displacement of Civilians ———————————– Residents of the southern suburbs of Beirut, commonly known as Dahiyeh, have begun leaving their homes in large numbers after evacuation warnings issued by the Israel Defense Forces amid…

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…