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UN Report: Half of Afghan Women Rarely Leave Home Amid Growing Restrictions
August 13, 2026
UN Report: Half of Afghan Women Rarely Leave Home Amid Growing Restrictions
UN Report: Half of Afghan Women Rarely Leave Home Amid Growing Restrictions ———————————— A new report by UN Women has revealed that increasing restrictions on women’s movement, education, and participation in public life in Afghanistan are contributing to worsening mental…
Thousands Attend Symbolic Funeral Procession for Prophet Muhammad in Parachinar, Pakistan
August 13, 2026
Thousands Attend Symbolic Funeral Procession for Prophet Muhammad in Parachinar, Pakistan
Thousands Attend Symbolic Funeral Procession for Prophet Muhammad in Parachinar, Pakistan ——————————————– Thousands of Shia Muslims in Parachinar, Pakistan, participated in a symbolic funeral procession commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him and his…
Iraq Activates Flights to 10 International Destinations as “Green Bird” Expands Air Network
August 13, 2026
Iraq Activates Flights to 10 International Destinations as “Green Bird” Expands Air Network
Iraq Activates Flights to 10 International Destinations as “Green Bird” Expands Air Network ——————————————— Iraq’s Ministry of Transport has announced the activation and resumption of flights to 10 international destinations as part of efforts to expand Iraqi Airways’ network and…
“Visitor Chair” Initiative Continues Serving Pilgrims in Najaf During Commemoration of Holy Prophet’s Martyrdom
August 13, 2026
“Visitor Chair” Initiative Continues Serving Pilgrims in Najaf During Commemoration of Holy Prophet’s Martyrdom
“Visitor Chair” Initiative Continues Serving Pilgrims in Najaf During Commemoration of Holy Prophet’s Martyrdom —————————————————— The Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development has continued its “Visitor Chair” initiative in the holy city of Najaf, providing assistance to pilgrims commemorating…
Firefighters, Residents Accuse Israel of Causing Wildfires in Southern Lebanon
August 13, 2026
Firefighters, Residents Accuse Israel of Causing Wildfires in Southern Lebanon
Firefighters, Residents Accuse Israel of Causing Wildfires in Southern Lebanon ————————————– Firefighters, residents, and environmental groups in southern Lebanon have accused the Israeli military of deliberately causing wildfires in the region, claiming that recent blazes have damaged forests, agricultural land,…
Afghanistan’s Youth Face Growing Unemployment, Uncertain Future Amid Economic Crisis
August 13, 2026
Afghanistan’s Youth Face Growing Unemployment, Uncertain Future Amid Economic Crisis
Afghanistan’s Youth Face Growing Unemployment, Uncertain Future Amid Economic Crisis ————————————— Millions of young Afghans are facing increasing challenges, including unemployment, poverty, limited educational opportunities, and migration pressures, as the country marks World Youth Day on August 12. Despite years…
Jamiat-e-Ulema Holds Protest in Kolkata Over Voter List Revisions, Mosque Loudspeaker Restrictions
August 13, 2026
Jamiat-e-Ulema Holds Protest in Kolkata Over Voter List Revisions, Mosque Loudspeaker Restrictions
Jamiat-e-Ulema Holds Protest in Kolkata Over Voter List Revisions, Mosque Loudspeaker Restrictions ———————————– The West Bengal unit of Jamiat-e-Ulema organized a protest march in Kolkata on Tuesday, objecting to what it described as the alleged large-scale deletion of voters’ names…
UNESCO: 2.4 Million Afghan Girls Barred from Secondary Education as Restrictions Continue
August 12, 2026
UNESCO: 2.4 Million Afghan Girls Barred from Secondary Education as Restrictions Continue
UNESCO: 2.4 Million Afghan Girls Barred from Secondary Education as Restrictions Continue ———————————————– The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization said on Tuesday that the number of girls excluded from secondary schools has increased by approximately 200,000 over the…
UN Expert Calls for Impartial Investigation into Reported Killings in Kabul
August 12, 2026
UN Expert Calls for Impartial Investigation into Reported Killings in Kabul
UN Expert Calls for Impartial Investigation into Reported Killings in Kabul —————————————– Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, has voiced deep concern over the reported killing of 11 people in Kabul…
Syrian Court Issues Death Sentence in Absentia Against Bashar al-Assad Over Alleged Crimes Against Humanity
August 12, 2026
Syrian Court Issues Death Sentence in Absentia Against Bashar al-Assad Over Alleged Crimes Against Humanity
Syrian Court Issues Death Sentence in Absentia Against Bashar al-Assad Over Alleged Crimes Against Humanity —————————————– A Syrian criminal court has issued a death sentence in absentia against former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after convicting him of charges including intentional…