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French Nationals Held in Iraq Seek Repatriation, Claim Child Soldier Status ——————————————— Three French men detained in Iraq after being transferred from Syria are seeking repatriation to France, arguing they should be treated as victims of war rather than as…

Gunmen Target Shia Civilians Near Shrine in Herat, Martyring Dozens —————————————- Local sources have reported that a gun attack targeting Shia civilians took place on Friday near the shrine of Sayyid Mohammad Agha Shrine in western Herat, resulting in a…

Lebanon’s Health System Under Severe Strain Amid Escalating Conflict, Aid Agencies Warn —————————- Lebanon’s healthcare system is facing mounting pressure as ongoing hostilities drive a surge in casualties and displacement, prompting urgent warnings from international organizations about critical shortages of…

Israel Continues Strikes on Lebanon for Second Day as Casualties Mount ————————————– Israeli airstrikes continued across Lebanon for a second consecutive day on Thursday, targeting Beirut and southern regions, following one of the deadliest waves of bombardment in the country…

After Weeks of Border Fighting, Afghanistan, Pakistan Agree to De-escalate and Explore Comprehensive Solution ————————————- China announced that Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to avoid further escalation and to explore a comprehensive solution to their bilateral tensions, following weeks of…

UNFPA: 5 million women, girls in Afghanistan received health support ————————— Over 5 million women and girls in Afghanistan have received health and psychosocial support with backing from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Kingdom, Khaama Press…

Concerns Grow Over Treatment of Shia Communities in Gulf Countries ———————————– Reports indicate rising concerns over the treatment of Shia Muslims in some Gulf countries, with allegations of discrimination and pressure drawing international attention. According to activists and human rights…

World reacts as U.S. and Iran agree two‑week ceasefire, opening space for diplomacy ———————————— World leaders welcomed a two‑week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, agreed hours before escalation, and called for continued talks toward a lasting peace agreement.…

New York Times Investigation Documents Kidnappings of Alawite Women in Syria ——————————- An investigation by The New York Times has documented cases of kidnappings and abuse targeting women and girls from Syria’s Alawite minority, highlighting ongoing security and sectarian concerns…

UN Women Urges End to Restrictions on Afghan Women, Calls for Their Voices to Be Heard ————————————- UN Women has called for an end to ongoing restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan, urging the international community to listen to…