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UNICEF Reports Over 19 Million Afghans Received Humanitarian Aid
February 24, 2025
UNICEF Reports Over 19 Million Afghans Received Humanitarian Aid
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced that over 19 million people in Afghanistan received humanitarian assistance last year, with more than half being children, Khaama Press reported. In a report released on February 23, UNICEF highlighted that the aid…
Syria increases visa fees for Iraqi visitors fivefold
February 23, 2025
Syria increases visa fees for Iraqi visitors fivefold
The new Syrian administration has significantly increased visa fees for Iraqi visitors, raising the cost from $50 to $250 for a single-entry visa, according to a document obtained by Shia Waves Agency. The new visa allows a three-month stay but…
Iraq: Legal team formed to internationalize genocide against Shia Fayli Kurds
February 23, 2025
Iraq: Legal team formed to internationalize genocide against Shia Fayli Kurds
In a significant step to highlight the genocide against Shia Fayli Kurds, a specialized legal team has been formed to present the case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and international organizations. Led by Judge Munir Haddad and Kamal…
Iraq signs contract with Italian company to prepare designs for Baghdad railway line
February 23, 2025
Iraq signs contract with Italian company to prepare designs for Baghdad railway line
The General Company for Railways in Iraq announced that it signed a contract with the Italian company (PTV) to prepare a technical study and preliminary designs for a railway line in the capital, Baghdad. This step aims to enhance the…
U.S. Airstrike Kills Senior Hurras al-Din Leader in Syria
February 23, 2025
U.S. Airstrike Kills Senior Hurras al-Din Leader in Syria
The United States conducted a precision airstrike in northwest Syria on February 21, killing Wasim Tahsin Bayraqdar, a senior leader of the al-Qaeda affiliate Hurras al-Din (HaD), Rudaw reported. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the operation on Saturday, emphasizing its…
Rising Seas Threaten Historic Alexandria
February 23, 2025
Rising Seas Threaten Historic Alexandria
Recent research highlights the alarming rise in building collapses in Alexandria, Egypt, with incidents increasing from one per year to about 40, Earth.com reported. Researchers attribute this trend to sea-level rise and seawater intrusion, signaling a significant threat to the…
Taliban Resumes House-to-House Searches in Kabul
February 23, 2025
Taliban Resumes House-to-House Searches in Kabul
The Taliban have resumed house-to-house searches in parts of Kabul, raising alarm among residents, Amu TV reported. The searches began on Saturday morning in the Khair Khana neighborhood and may extend to other areas of the capital. Sources indicate that…
Taliban Declares ICC Jurisdiction Void, Rejects Rome Statute Accession
February 23, 2025
Taliban Declares ICC Jurisdiction Void, Rejects Rome Statute Accession
The Taliban announced on Thursday that Afghanistan would no longer recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC), declaring its 2003 accession to the Rome Statute legally void, Jurist News reported. This move follows ICC prosecutor Karim Khan’s request…
Afghan Women’s Radio Station Radio Begum to Resume Broadcasts After Taliban Lifts Suspension
February 23, 2025
Afghan Women’s Radio Station Radio Begum to Resume Broadcasts After Taliban Lifts Suspension
Radio Begum, an Afghan women’s radio station, will resume broadcasts after the Taliban lifted its suspension, Arab News reported. The station was initially halted due to allegations of unauthorized content provision to an overseas TV channel and improper use of…
Pakistan Closes Torkham Border Crossing Amid Tensions
February 22, 2025
Pakistan Closes Torkham Border Crossing Amid Tensions
On Saturday, Pakistan announced the closure of the Torkham border crossing, a crucial transit point between Pakistan and Afghanistan, effectively halting all movement, Amu TV reported. Taliban officials confirmed the closure, with Tayeb Hamad, a spokesman for the Taliban’s police…