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Increasing conflicts forces more than 88,000 residents out of home in southern Lebanon: UN report says
February 16, 2024
Increasing conflicts forces more than 88,000 residents out of home in southern Lebanon: UN report says
The ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon has led to the displacement of over 88,000 residents, as reported by a UN spokesperson on Thursday. The UN and its partners say they are continuing to provide humanitarian aid to those who have…
Humanitarian access issues surging in Afghanistan, UN agency says
February 16, 2024
Humanitarian access issues surging in Afghanistan, UN agency says
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported a 30% increase in incidents affecting humanitarian access in Afghanistan in January 2024 compared to December 2023. In January, the UN agency recorded 137 incidents, up from…
Based on intelligence efforts, Iraq announces arrest of ISIS-linked terrorist
February 14, 2024
Based on intelligence efforts, Iraq announces arrest of ISIS-linked terrorist
The Joint Operations Command in Iraq announced on Tuesday the arrest of the financial official of the terrorist organization “ISIS” in the country. The Command’s statement said, “Through intelligence efforts, including monitoring and tracking operations, the heroes of the Counter-Terrorism…
Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta confirms importance of visiting blessed sites of Ahlulbayt
February 14, 2024
Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta confirms importance of visiting blessed sites of Ahlulbayt
Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta—an Egyptian Islamic advisory, justiciary and governmental body—confirmed the importance of visiting the shrines and blessed sites of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, citing prophetic hadiths and narrations that emphasize this practice. According to the Egyptian newspaper “Sada…
WFP provides aid to 19 million people in Afghanistan over 2023
February 14, 2024
WFP provides aid to 19 million people in Afghanistan over 2023
The World Food Program has announced that it has delivered food supplies and financial aid to nearly 19 million individuals in Afghanistan in the last year. A report released on February 13th stated that these efforts were focused on bolstering…
New mass grave containing 100 bodies found in Afghanistan
February 13, 2024
New mass grave containing 100 bodies found in Afghanistan
A mass grave containing around 100 bodies believed to date back to the era of the former Soviet-backed Afghan government has been found in the province of Khost in eastern Afghanistan, according to officials in the province. The mayor of…
United Nations: Daesh adopts broad strategy to recruit troops in Afghanistan
February 13, 2024
United Nations: Daesh adopts broad strategy to recruit troops in Afghanistan
A new report by the United Nations Security Council shows that the Khorasan branch of the Sunni extremist group, Daesh, has adopted a broad strategy to recruit troops in Afghanistan, indicating significant number of Afghans joining the ranks of the…
Anti-terrorism operations continue to ‘sanitize’ Pakistan
February 13, 2024
Anti-terrorism operations continue to ‘sanitize’ Pakistan
Two terrorists were eliminated by security forces during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Mardan district, Dawn website reported. Pakistani government confirmed Monday that separate counterterrorism raids near the Afghan border within the past week had killed two senior…
15,000 archaeological sites in Iraq, with less than 10% of them discovered, ministry says
February 12, 2024
15,000 archaeological sites in Iraq, with less than 10% of them discovered, ministry says
The Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities revealed today that Iraq has 15,000 archaeological sites, noting that less than 10% of these sites have been discovered. The Deputy Minister, Fadel Al-Badrani, said in an interview with the official newspaper,…
Pakistan: Protests to election results across Balochistan disrupt traffic in major roads
February 12, 2024
Pakistan: Protests to election results across Balochistan disrupt traffic in major roads
Protests by political parties alleging election manipulation persisted in Quetta and other cities of Balochistan for the third consecutive day on Sunday, Dawn reported. The blockades on main roads and highways led to the province being isolated from other parts…