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Imam Hussein Charity launches ‘Chill for Change’ project
December 15, 2023
Imam Hussein Charity launches ‘Chill for Change’ project
Imam Hussein Chairty based in London has their annual Afghanistan winter appeal campaign but this year they have a special project for the campaign, ‘Chill for Change’. The idea behind this is that 3 Shia personalities, Mulla Ali Fadhil, Mulla…
Pakistan: 3 cops killed, 2 injured after police headquarters comes under attack in Pakhtunkhwa
December 15, 2023
Pakistan: 3 cops killed, 2 injured after police headquarters comes under attack in Pakhtunkhwa
Three policemen were killed while another two were injured in Pakistan after the local police headquarters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district came under attack, Dawn news agency reported Today. According to the Police statement, one of several militants first exploded…
Almost 500,000 returning Afghans in desperate need of food, shelter to survive winter, warn aid agencies
December 15, 2023
Almost 500,000 returning Afghans in desperate need of food, shelter to survive winter, warn aid agencies
International non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have issued a dire warning about the plight of nearly half a million Afghans who have recently returned to their homeland. The Norwegian Refugee Council, alongside eight other aid agencies, is calling for increased international support…
UN report on ISIS crimes against women in Iraq is incomplete, observers say
December 14, 2023
UN report on ISIS crimes against women in Iraq is incomplete, observers say
Observers stated to the digital content of the Iraqi Center for Documentation of Extremist Crimes that the report issued by the United Nations investigative team “UNITAD” is incomplete, as it overlooked the documented crimes committed against Shia Turkmen women in…
Turkish air strike kills PKK youth leader in Iraq
December 14, 2023
Turkish air strike kills PKK youth leader in Iraq
A top PKK member leading the group’s youth branch was killed in a drone strike by Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT), Daily Sabah reported today. According to Turkish Intelligence authorities, the target was preparing for an arson attack in Türkiye’s…
UN bodies call for global action on women’s rights in Afghanistan
December 14, 2023
UN bodies call for global action on women’s rights in Afghanistan
A joint report by UN Women, the International Organization for Migration, and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has revealed significant challenges faced by Afghan women, urging global attention and action. The report, “Situation of Women in Afghanistan,” emphasizes…
Indian court confirms end of special status for Kashmir
December 12, 2023
Indian court confirms end of special status for Kashmir
India’s Supreme Court has upheld the government’s decision to revoke special status for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Ruling on Monday, the court also ordered the region to hold local elections by September 30 next year. The decision is…
Pakistan: Blast in Balochistan kills 1 policeman, injures 2
December 11, 2023
Pakistan: Blast in Balochistan kills 1 policeman, injures 2
A blast hit a police vehicle in Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province on Sunday, leaving one policeman dead and injuring two others, local media reported. The blast took place near Sultan Ibrahim Chowk area of Khuzdar district of the province, killing…
Pakistani soldiers kill 5 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
December 9, 2023
Pakistani soldiers kill 5 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Five terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Mullazai area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district, the army’s media affairs wing said on Friday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the killed terrorists remained actively involved in…