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Muslim World League Calls for Global Unity Against Rising Islamophobia
March 16, 2025
Muslim World League Calls for Global Unity Against Rising Islamophobia
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL), addressed the UN General Assembly on Friday marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Arab News reported. He highlighted that prejudice against the approximately two billion Muslims globally…
Pakistan to File UN Complaint Against Taliban, India Over Terrorism Support
March 16, 2025
Pakistan to File UN Complaint Against Taliban, India Over Terrorism Support
Islamabad is preparing to file a complaint with the United Nations, accusing the Taliban and India of supporting terrorism against Pakistan, Khaama Press reported. The complaint, announced by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Munir Akram, cites their involvement in…
Bomb Explosion in South Waziristan Mosque Injures Islamist Party Leader
March 15, 2025
Bomb Explosion in South Waziristan Mosque Injures Islamist Party Leader
A bomb explosion at the Maulana Abdul Aziz Mosque in South Waziristan on Friday left Abdullah Nadeem, leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazal-ur-Rehman group), severely injured, along with three others, including children, Khaama Press reported. The regional police chief, Asif…
Head of ISIS in Iraq, Syria killed, Iraqi prime minister says
March 15, 2025
Head of ISIS in Iraq, Syria killed, Iraqi prime minister says
The Iraqi prime minister has announced the death of the head of Daesh in Iraq and Syria, following an operation conducted by the Iraqi national intelligence service in collaboration with US-led coalition forces, Arab News reported. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia…
Iraq announces $100 million tourist city project in Holy Najaf
March 14, 2025
Iraq announces $100 million tourist city project in Holy Najaf
The Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities has unveiled plans for a $100 million integrated tourist city in Holy Najaf as part of efforts to boost the country’s tourism sector. Nasser Ghanem Murad, head of the Tourism Authority, stated…
Prophet’s Mosque Welcomes Nearly 10 Million Worshippers in the First 10 Days of Ramadan
March 14, 2025
Prophet’s Mosque Welcomes Nearly 10 Million Worshippers in the First 10 Days of Ramadan
The Prophet’s Mosque in Medina has recorded over 9.7 million worshippers during the first ten days of Ramadan this year, Iqna reported. Worshippers gathered to perform prayers in the mosque, including its roof and courtyards. The General Authority for the…
Security Forces Eliminate 10 Terrorists, Thwart Attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
March 14, 2025
Security Forces Eliminate 10 Terrorists, Thwart Attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
On Thursday, security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Jandola area killed 10 terrorists attempting to attack a checkpost, Dawn reported citing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The incident occurred near the border of South Waziristan and Tank districts. Troops effectively thwarted…
Taliban manipulate U.S.-funded humanitarian aid in Afghanistan, new report says
March 14, 2025
Taliban manipulate U.S.-funded humanitarian aid in Afghanistan, new report says
A new report from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) warns that the Taliban have increasingly manipulated and restricted U.S.-funded humanitarian aid in Afghanistan, putting billions of dollars at risk of misuse, Afghan news outlet Amu reported. Since…
Iran deports 8,000 undocumented migrants from Semnan province, official says
March 14, 2025
Iran deports 8,000 undocumented migrants from Semnan province, official says
Iranian authorities deported 8,000 undocumented migrants from Semnan province between March 2024 and March 2025, according to provincial governor Mohammad Javad Kolivand. Speaking at a meeting on migration management, Kolivand highlighted Iran’s new directive aimed at regulating employment and housing…
Russia’s Hmeimim air base shelters 9,000 Syrian refugees fleeing violence in coastal region
March 14, 2025
Russia’s Hmeimim air base shelters 9,000 Syrian refugees fleeing violence in coastal region
Russia’s Hmeimim air base in Syria is currently sheltering approximately 9,000 people fleeing from escalating sectarian violence, according to Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. Most of the displaced individuals are women and children. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human…