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Outrage erupts after Israeli Soldier Damages Jesus Statue in Southern Lebanon Amid Broader Concerns Over Religious Sites ————————————- Images and video footage showing an Israeli soldier damaging a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon have sparked widespread condemnation, intensifying…

Saudi Arabia receives first Hajj pilgrims as preparations for 2026 season intensify ————————————– The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the arrival of the first groups of pilgrims into the Kingdom via air, land, and sea ports, marking…

UN experts urge Taliban accountability over judicial reforms and rights protections —————————– Independent experts affiliated with the United Nations have called on the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan to clarify the structure and legal basis of their newly introduced judicial system,…

Syria-based HR group calls on residents to report thefts amid rising insecurity —————————————- The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has called on residents in Syria’s coastal regions, as well as in Suwaida and eastern areas, to file official complaints regarding…

UN condemns killing of peacekeeper in southern Lebanon attack ———————————- The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has reported the death of one peacekeeper and injuries to three others after a patrol came under fire in southern Lebanon, prompting…

Taliban Administration under International Sanctions Amid Indoctrination of Youth ———————————————- A new analysis shows a significant portion of the Taliban leadership—particularly cabinet members—remain under international sanctions, as reports from southern Afghanistan point to shifting education patterns with declining school attendance…

Jammu imposes 60-day ban on ‘communal content’ across social media platforms ———————————– Authorities in Jammu district have imposed a 60-day ban on the posting and circulation of content deemed “communally sensitive” on social media, citing concerns over public order and…

Over 360 rights activists urged immediate release of jailed reporters in Afghanistan ——————————- More than 360 journalists, media workers and rights activists have voiced deep concern over the situation of detained reporters in Afghanistan, calling for their immediate and unconditional…

Continued Detention of Shia Clerics in Saudi Arabia Raises Concerns Over Religious Freedom ———————————————- The release of an updated list of detained Shia clerics in Saudi Arabia has renewed scrutiny over religious freedoms and security measures targeting followers of the…

UN Report Warns 11.6 Million Children in Afghanistan Need Urgent Aid ————————————– The UNICEF has warned that Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis is worsening, with millions of children facing severe living conditions amid economic hardship and declining basic services. In a new…