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For the 13th consecutive week, Bahraini authorities have continued to block the largest Friday prayer gathering for Shia Muslims at Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque in the town of Diraz, located in the capital, Manama. Local Bahraini sources reported that on Friday,…

The office of Grand Ayatullah Shirazi launched the second phase of winter fuel distribution last Friday, where over 120 tons of coal were distributed to more than 500 needy families and orphans in Mazar-i-Sharif. This charitable initiative was conducted in…

The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) reported on Saturday that at least 112,414 individuals remain forcibly disappeared due to the actions of the Assad regime, Jurist News reported. This alarming statistic comes despite the recent release of thousands of…

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that non-Muslims are not entitled to inherit from the estate of a Muslim relative, either as successors or predecessors, Dawn Newspaper reported yesterday. Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal issued this decision on Saturday affirming…

In Himachal Pradesh, nomadic shawl vendors from Indian-controlled Kashmir are facing harassment from extremist groups, which claim that the vendors are harming local businesses, VOA reported yesterday. Reports indicate that these groups have threatened and obstructed the vendors from selling…

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended an apology on Saturday to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev following the tragic crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 last Wednesday, December 25, ABP News reported. The passenger jet, which was reportedly shot down by Russian…

Food insecurity in Afghanistan is set to escalate, with 14.8 million people—approximately 32% of the population—projected to face critical shortages during the winter months. From November 2024 to March 2025, urgent humanitarian food assistance will be necessary due to a…

Intense clashes broke out late Thursday night in the Dand-e-Patan district of Afghanistan’s Paktia province, with heavy exchanges of fire reported between Taliban fighters and Pakistani border troops, Amu TV reported yesterday. The fighting began around 1 a.m. local time…

On Thursday, Pakistan’s health department sent medical supplies to Kurram district, where a sit-in protest highlighted the urgent need for humanitarian assistance, Dawn Newspaper reported. Participants are hopeful for the resumption of a jirga in Kohat, aimed at reopening roads…

Khan Academy Pakistan (KAP) has launched Khanmigo, an AI-powered educational tool designed to enhance student learning and support teachers, Dawn Newspaper reported. The event took place on Friday, December 27, at a local hotel. Khanmigo serves as a personalized tutor…