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The Taliban have initiated a campaign in Sheberghan, the capital of Afghanistan’s northern Jawzjan province, to confiscate books they deem incompatible with Islamic teachings and Afghan cultural values, Afghan Amu news outlet said. Baryali Ahmadi, head of information at the…

Pakistan’s air strikes on Wednesday in the eastern Paktika province of Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of 46 individuals, primarily women and children, Arab News reported citing Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. The strikes targeted four locations in the Barmal district…

In 2024, Shia Muslims in Pakistan faced a wave of targeted attacks, particularly in areas like Parachinar and Balochistan, from extremist Sunni groups and other terrorist organizations. This year has been one of the bloodiest for Shia communities in the…

In 2024, Afghanistan has faced deep economic, political, and social challenges. According to United Nations reports, the levels of poverty and hunger have reached 97%, with over 23 million people dependent on humanitarian aid. The International Federation of Red Cross…

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported on Tuesday that over 783,000 Afghan refugees returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan between September 15, 2023, and November 30, 2024, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Among these returnees, 31% are female-headed households,…

Archaeologists have uncovered two well-preserved religious shrines in the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud, heavily damaged by ISIS in 2015. The discovery, part of the “Nimrud Project” by the Penn Museum, highlights the grandeur of Assyrian civilization. Found within the…

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced on Tuesday that 16 of its fighters were killed during clashes with Syrian National Army (SNA) rebels in Aleppo and Deir ez-Zor provinces, media outlets reported. The SDF described the fighters’ actions as…

The Pakistani government and opposition parties commenced talks on Monday to address ongoing political tensions that have persisted since 2022, Anadolu Agency reported. The initial meeting took place in Islamabad between representatives of the ruling coalition and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf…

In a controversial statement, Abu Mohammad al-Julani, leader of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, claimed that events from 1,400 years ago have no relevance to today’s reality, accusing some parties of exploiting those incidents to “justify the occupation of lands and countries.”…

Two years after the Taliban imposed a ban on women working in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), many families in Afghanistan struggle with poverty and despair. Meanwhile, UN agencies have stepped up their efforts to alleviate the crisis. The decree, issued in…