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Explosion in Eastern Damascus Kills One, Injures Several
May 20, 2026
Explosion in Eastern Damascus Kills One, Injures Several
Explosion in Eastern Damascus Kills One, Injures Several ——————————- A bomb explosion was reported today in the Bab Sharqi area of eastern Damascus, coinciding with the closure of all roads leading to the Dweila district and the Damascus International Airport…
Human Rights Concerns Rise Over Hazara Community in Afghanistan Amid Taliban Rule
May 20, 2026
Human Rights Concerns Rise Over Hazara Community in Afghanistan Amid Taliban Rule
Human Rights Concerns Rise Over Hazara Community in Afghanistan Amid Taliban Rule ————————————— Human rights and social observers have raised increasing concerns about the situation of the Hazara ethnic and religious community in Afghanistan under Taliban governance, warning of growing…
Despite Ceasefire, Israeli Attacks in Lebanon Leave Over 3,000 Martyred
May 20, 2026
Despite Ceasefire, Israeli Attacks in Lebanon Leave Over 3,000 Martyred
Despite Ceasefire, Israeli Attacks in Lebanon Leave Over 3,000 Martyred ——————————— The Lebanese Ministry of Health has reported that the death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon has risen to 3,020, with 9,273 injured, despite the ongoing ceasefire agreement. Dozens…
Educational Official Detained in Daikundi, Afghanistan, Over Ja‘fari Fiqh Books
May 19, 2026
Educational Official Detained in Daikundi, Afghanistan, Over Ja‘fari Fiqh Books
Educational Official Detained in Daikundi, Afghanistan, Over Ja‘fari Fiqh Books ————————————— Local sources in Daikundi province report the detention of a senior educational official following a dispute over school curricula, raising concerns about religious and educational freedoms in Afghanistan. According…
Sectarian Violence Claims Over 4,000 Lives in Syria, Raising Alarm Over Social Fragmentation
May 19, 2026
Sectarian Violence Claims Over 4,000 Lives in Syria, Raising Alarm Over Social Fragmentation
Sectarian Violence Claims Over 4,000 Lives in Syria, Raising Alarm Over Social Fragmentation ——————————- Over the past two years, sectarian violence in Syria has claimed the lives of more than 4,140 civilians, including women and children, according to a report…
Prominent Shia Cleric Condemns Taliban Over Detentions and Humiliation of Shias
May 18, 2026
Prominent Shia Cleric Condemns Taliban Over Detentions and Humiliation of Shias
Prominent Shia Cleric Condemns Taliban Over Detentions and Humiliation of Shias ——————————- Shia cleric Hussein Dad Sharifi has publicly criticized the Taliban for detaining dozens of Shia clerics and humiliating Shia citizens over religious practices, particularly the registration of “temporary…
Over 120,000 Syrian Refugees Return from Lebanon Amid Fragile Ceasefires
May 18, 2026
Over 120,000 Syrian Refugees Return from Lebanon Amid Fragile Ceasefires
Over 120,000 Syrian Refugees Return from Lebanon Amid Fragile Ceasefires ———————————- More than 120,000 Syrian refugees returned from Lebanon to their hometowns in Syria during the first four months of 2026, according to official figures. The return flows coincide with…
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Six in Southern Lebanon Amid Extended Ceasefire; Hamas Military Chief Targeted in Gaza
May 18, 2026
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Six in Southern Lebanon Amid Extended Ceasefire; Hamas Military Chief Targeted in Gaza
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Six in Southern Lebanon Amid Extended Ceasefire; Hamas Military Chief Targeted in Gaza —————————– Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least six people, including three paramedics at a health center, just hours after Israel and Lebanon…
US, Israel Preparing for Fresh Strikes on Iran
May 18, 2026
US, Israel Preparing for Fresh Strikes on Iran
US, Israel Preparing for Fresh Strikes on Iran ———————————— US and Israeli officials are intensifying military preparations for renewed strikes against Iran, according to a report on Saturday. The New York Times reported on Saturday that the United States and…
Bulgaria Expands Quranic and Islamic Education for Future Generations
May 18, 2026
Bulgaria Expands Quranic and Islamic Education for Future Generations
Bulgaria Expands Quranic and Islamic Education for Future Generations ———————————- Bulgaria is developing a sustainable Islamic and Quranic education system aimed at shaping future generations of its Muslim community, according to IQNA. The initiative extends beyond seasonal or informal study…