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Pakistan: Six Terrorists Killed in Karak Operation, Says ISPR
February 21, 2025
Pakistan: Six Terrorists Killed in Karak Operation, Says ISPR
Six terrorists were killed on Friday in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Karak district, Dawn online newspaper reported citing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operation was launched after credible intelligence indicated the presence…
Afghanistan remains among most landmine-contaminated countries, ICRC warns
February 21, 2025
Afghanistan remains among most landmine-contaminated countries, ICRC warns
Afghanistan remains one of the world’s most heavily contaminated countries with landmines and unexploded ordnance, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said. In a statement on X, the organization highlighted its efforts to educate communities about the…
Italian photographer captures Shia identity in Iraq through a different lens
February 21, 2025
Italian photographer captures Shia identity in Iraq through a different lens
Amid political noise and traditional media coverage, renowned Italian photographer Savino Carboni takes a unique approach, delving into the depth of Shia identity in Iraq beyond surface narratives. According to the British Journal of Photography, Carboni embarked on his journey…
People of Holy Karbala recall former regime’s chemical attacks to suppress Sha’baniyah Uprising
February 21, 2025
People of Holy Karbala recall former regime’s chemical attacks to suppress Sha’baniyah Uprising
Residents of Holy Karbala commemorate the 34th anniversary of the heavy artillery bombardment that targeted their city during the Sha’baniyah Uprising in 1991. Among the attacks, neighborhoods near the shrine of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) were hit…
Egypt: Joint archaeological mission discovers lost tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose II
February 20, 2025
Egypt: Joint archaeological mission discovers lost tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose II
Egyptian officials have announced the discovery of the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II, a ruler of ancient Egypt’s Eighteenth Dynasty. This marks the first royal tomb found since King Tutankhamun’s in 1922. A joint Egyptian-British archaeological mission uncovered the…
Taliban restrictions disrupt aid operations in Afghanistan
February 19, 2025
Taliban restrictions disrupt aid operations in Afghanistan
Humanitarian operations in Afghanistan faced major disruptions last month due to Taliban interference and access restrictions, leading to the suspension of 56 aid projects, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported. OCHA documented 127 humanitarian access…
More than One Million Syrians Return to Their Homes, Says UN
February 19, 2025
More than One Million Syrians Return to Their Homes, Says UN
As of February 19, 2025, the United Nations has reported that over one million Syrians have returned to their homes since the fall of the regime in Syria, Arab News reported. Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, stated…
Pakistan: Terror Attack in Balochistan Leaves Seven Dead
February 19, 2025
Pakistan: Terror Attack in Balochistan Leaves Seven Dead
Authorities in Pakistan reported a tragic incident late Tuesday when “terrorists” ambushed a bus in Balochistan province, resulting in the deaths of at least seven passengers, VOA reported. The victims were traveling from Quetta to Punjab when they were targeted…
Evacuation of Lower Kurram Villages Amid Security Operations
February 19, 2025
Evacuation of Lower Kurram Villages Amid Security Operations
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has ordered the evacuation of four villages in the Lower Kurram region following a deadly attack on a relief convoy, Dawn Newspaper reported. The assault, which occurred on February 19, resulted in the deaths of nine…
Calls for Lifting Western Sanctions on Syria Intensify
February 19, 2025
Calls for Lifting Western Sanctions on Syria Intensify
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the West to lift sanctions on Syria, stating that the country is in dire need of reconstruction and that millions of Syrians are struggling to survive, Arab News reported. Hiba Zayadin, HRW’s senior Syria…