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Afghan Shia Figures Urge Taliban to Address Discrimination Concerns, Reopen Religious and Media Institutions ——————————————- A group of Afghan Shia scholars, public figures and social representatives from the Hazara community have issued a statement expressing concern over what they described…

Afghan Journalists Face Growing Mental Health Crisis Under Taliban Rule ————————————————– Afghanistan’s media community is facing a growing mental health crisis following the Taliban’s return to power, as journalists continue to experience pressure from restrictions on press freedom, job losses,…

Iraqi Kurdistan Announces Successful Facilitation of 100,000 Arbaeen Pilgrims Through Haji Omaran Border Crossing ——————————————– The Supreme Committee overseeing the transportation and reception of Arbaeen pilgrims in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region has announced the successful implementation of this year’s organizational plan,…

Taliban Restrictions on Women and Social Freedoms Draw International Scrutiny as Calls Grow to Recognize “Gender Apartheid” as an International Crime ———————————————– Restrictions imposed by the Taliban in Afghanistan, including sweeping measures affecting women’s rights and regulations in areas such…

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye Continue Defense Cooperation Talks Amid Regional Security Concerns ——————————————————– Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have continued to strengthen military and security cooperation amid growing regional tensions and changing security dynamics in the Middle East and…

Arbaeen Mourning Ceremony Held at Hussainiya in Milton Keynes, UK ———————————– A group of Shia Muslims and followers of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) gathered at a Hussainiya in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, to commemorate Arbaeen of Imam Hussein…

Arbaeen Mourning Ceremony Held in Quetta, Pakistan with Participation of Ahl al-Bayt Followers —————————————- A large gathering of Shia Muslims and followers of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) held mourning ceremonies in Quetta, Pakistan, marking the Arbaeen of Imam…

X Restricts Accounts of Saudi Government Critics ——————————- Social media platform X has restricted access in Saudi Arabia to more than 60 accounts belonging to critics of the Saudi government, according to reports, prompting criticism from human rights activists over…

More Than 800,000 Displaced Lebanese Return Home as Rome Talks Begin ————————————- More than 800,000 people displaced by the recent conflict in Lebanon have returned to their homes as violence has eased, while more than 360,000 people remain displaced, according…

Calls to Regulate Arbaeen Visas for Afghan Pilgrims and Eliminate Unnecessary Fees ——————————- As the Arbaeen pilgrimage season nears conclusion, the process of issuing visas and concerns over unnecessary charges have emerged as major issues for religious travel companies and…