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UN warns millions of Afghan girls may be denied education by 2030
March 25, 2025
UN warns millions of Afghan girls may be denied education by 2030
The United Nations has raised concerns that by 2030, four million Afghan girls could be deprived of education due to ongoing restrictions. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated that these limitations continue to hinder access to learning, expressing hope that progress…
Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Ali Observed in Kashmir
March 23, 2025
Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Ali Observed in Kashmir
Thousands of Kashmiri Muslims gathered at shrines and Imambargahs on March 22 to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him), Kashmir Observer reported. Major gatherings were held at Dargah Hazratbal, Zadibal, and Budgam,…
Half of Iraqis in Syria’s al-Hol Camp Repatriated
March 23, 2025
Half of Iraqis in Syria’s al-Hol Camp Repatriated
About half of the Iraqi nationals living in the al-Hol camp in northeast Syria have been repatriated, Rudaw reported citing Saad al-Jayashi, an advisor at the Iraqi National Security Advisory. According to al-Jayashi, over 14,000 Iraqis remain in the camp,…
ICRC Highlights Water Access Challenges in Afghanistan on World Water Day
March 23, 2025
ICRC Highlights Water Access Challenges in Afghanistan on World Water Day
On World Water Day, March 22, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) underscored the significant challenge of water access in Afghanistan. In a statement, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has noted that 33 million people…
UNICEF: Afghanistan’s New Academic Year Begins Amid Education Ban for 400,000 Girls
March 23, 2025
UNICEF: Afghanistan’s New Academic Year Begins Amid Education Ban for 400,000 Girls
As the new academic year starts in Afghanistan, 400,000 girls remain barred from education, bringing the total number of girls unable to attend secondary and high school to 2.2 million, Khaama Press reported. This alarming situation has raised significant international…
Afghanistan faces escalating violence, harsh punishments, and deepening crisis
March 21, 2025
Afghanistan faces escalating violence, harsh punishments, and deepening crisis
Afghanistan is facing worsening security conditions, human rights violations, and economic hardship under Taliban rule, with reports highlighting increased public punishments, ongoing violence, and deepening restrictions on freedoms. According to the Taliban’s Supreme Court, at least 456 people, including 60…
Germany reopens embassy in Damascus after fall of ruling regime
March 21, 2025
Germany reopens embassy in Damascus after fall of ruling regime
Germany reopened its embassy in Damascus on Thursday, more than three months after the fall of former Syrian regime. The embassy had been closed in 2012 during the Syrian civil war. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, visiting Syria for the…
Punjab Makes Teaching of Holy Quran Compulsory in Schools, Supreme Court Hears Case
March 21, 2025
Punjab Makes Teaching of Holy Quran Compulsory in Schools, Supreme Court Hears Case
A five-member constitutional bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, heard a case on March 20, 2025, regarding a petition to mandate the teaching of the Holy Quran in educational institutions, The International News reported. The federal government and the governments…
Iran’s rial hits record low as currency market volatility grows
March 20, 2025
Iran’s rial hits record low as currency market volatility grows
The Iranian rial has hit a record low, with the U.S. dollar surpassing 100,000 tomans in free-market trading. The euro reached 108,000 tomans, and the British pound climbed to 128,000 tomans. Gold prices have surged as well, with the Emami…
Najaf police unveil security plan for Imam Ali’s martyrdom anniversary
March 20, 2025
Najaf police unveil security plan for Imam Ali’s martyrdom anniversary
Najaf Police Command has announced a comprehensive security and service plan for the anniversary of Imam Ali’s martyrdom, which attracts millions of pilgrims, local news outlets reported. Police spokesperson Colonel Mufid Salem Al-Tahir stated that, under Interior Ministry directives, the…