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Rising Restrictions on Shia Community in Afghanistan Amid Transportation Challenges ——————————————— The Shia community in Kabul has faced growing restrictions and challenges due to recent policies that have impacted their daily lives, particularly in the western parts of the city.…

Visa and Mastercard Resume Operations in Syria After Years of Sanctions ————————- After more than a decade of suspension due to international sanctions, global payment giants Visa and Mastercard have resumed their operations in Syria. This move coincides with the…

UN Honors Mothers’ Role in World, with UNAMA Highlighting Their Contribution to Peaceful Societies ———————————- On Mother’s Day, United Nations agencies issued separate messages acknowledging the crucial role of mothers worldwide and emphasizing their influence on both personal and societal…

Islamophobia on the Rise: Global Concerns Over Discrimination Against Muslims ——————————————————————— Incidents of Islamophobia continue to highlight the growing bias against Muslims across various parts of the world, with multiple occurrences of discrimination and violence targeting Muslim communities. In Varanasi,…

Islamophobic Incidents Highlight Rising Bias Against Muslims —————————– A Muslim teacher in Varanasi, India, has alleged religious discrimination after being asked to remove her hijab or resign from her job at a private school According to Maktoob Media, Samreen Bano,…

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon record nearly 1,300 Israeli military strikes in last 3 days ——————————– The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has recorded extensive Israeli army activity over the last three days, Anadolu Agency reported citing a UN spokesperson…

5th Anniversary of Najaf Historic Interfaith Summit Highlighted by Cardinal Robert McElroy ————————————— A ceremony was held on Saturday, May 9, in Burtonsville, Maryland (USA) to mark the fifth anniversary of the historic interfaith summit in Najaf, Iraq, where Grand Ayatollah Sayyid…

Journalists Detained in Kabul as Concerns Intensify Over Press Freedom in Afghanistan ———————————————- Several journalists have been detained in Kabul, Afghanistan, prompting renewed alarm among press freedom advocates about the deteriorating environment for independent media under Taliban rule. Multiple reports…

Lebanon Reports 2,846 Martyred, 8,693 Injured as Israeli Strikes Continue ———————————– The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health has announced that the cumulative toll from Israeli military operations against Lebanon since 2 March has reached 2,846 fatalities and 8,693 injuries, according…

21 Security Personnel Killed in Bombing Attack in Northwestern Pakistan ——————————————— At least 21 security personnel were killed in a violent attack targeting a police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan. The assault involved a suicide car bomb explosion followed by an…