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Pakistan Ranks First on Global Terrorism Index 2026 as Violence Surges ———————————– Pakistan has ranked first in the Global Terrorism Index 2026, becoming the country most affected by terrorism worldwide, according to a report released on March 21 cited by…

Aftermath of Kabul Strike: Families Mourn and Search for Loved Ones Amid Mass Graves on Eid —————————————- Families in Kabul spent Eid al-Fitr searching for missing relatives and mourning the dead after a devastating airstrike on a rehabilitation centre left…

Shia Muslims Mark Eid al-Fitr with Large Gatherings Across Continents —————————————– Shia Muslims across multiple regions worldwide marked Eid al-Fitr with large congregational prayers, reflecting strong religious observance and community cohesion in diverse social and political contexts. In South America,…

Shia Muslims Mark Eid al-Fitr in ME and India Amid Security Constraints, Conflict Pressures ———————————————— Shia Muslims in several Mid East countries and in India marked Eid al-Fitr with large gatherings and prayers, despite security restrictions, political pressures, and ongoing…

Over 125,000 Flee Lebanon Amid Escalating Israeli Strikes; Half Are Children ————————————– More than 125,000 people, including roughly 62,500 children, have crossed from Lebanon into Syria amid intensified Israeli attacks and escalating conflict with Hezbollah, according to the International Organization…

Amnesty: Airstrike on Kabul Rehabilitation Centre Sparks Humanitarian Concerns ————————————- An airstrike by Pakistan on 16 March hit a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, raising serious concerns under international humanitarian law. The centre, Omid, was established in 2016 on the…

Delhi Court Acquits Two Kashmiri Youth in UAPA Case After Seven Years ———————————- A Delhi court on Thursday acquitted two Kashmiri youth, Jamsheed Zahoor Paul and Parvaiz Rashid, who were arrested in September 2018 under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act…

IMO chief: Naval escorts not long-term solution to Hormuz crisis ———————————— Arsenio Dominguez, secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has said that naval escorts are not a long-term sustainable solution to the current crisis in the Strait of Hormuz,…

Shia Clerics Detained in Afghanistan Amid Dispute Over Eid al-Fitr Date ————————————– Reports from Afghanistan indicate increasing pressure on Shia religious leaders in several regions, coinciding with a dispute between Shia scholars and the Taliban over the timing of Eid…

Rising International Recognition of Islamophobia in Europe Contrasts with Policies Perpetuating Discrimination ———————————– A recent report highlights rapid shifts in addressing Islamophobia in Europe, noting a transition from denial and neglect to increasing international recognition, while discriminatory policies against Muslims…