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Iraqi security forces killed 18 senior ISIS leaders in 2024

Iraqi security forces killed 18 senior ISIS leaders in 2024

Iraqi security forces have intensified their operations against ISIS, eliminating 18 senior leaders in a single mission in 2024, according to Sabah Al-Numan, spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Among those killed was “Abu Khadija,” a key figure…
Taliban enforce Sunni Eid observance on Shia community in Afghanistan

Taliban enforce Sunni Eid observance on Shia community in Afghanistan

Taliban authorities in Malistan, Ghazni, have reportedly forced Shia residents to break their fast and observe Eid ul-Fitr according to the group’s decree, US-based Kabul Now said, citing local sources. Eyewitnesses in Malistan reported that Taliban forces patrolled markets and…
Pakistan Deports Dozens of Afghan Nationals as Deadline Expires

Pakistan Deports Dozens of Afghan Nationals as Deadline Expires

Pakistani authorities have deported over 90 Afghan nationals in recent days, marking a renewed phase of forced expulsions following the expiration of a March 31 deadline for voluntary departure, Amu TV reported. Many of those deported held Afghan Citizen Cards…
US aid freeze leaves major funding shortfalls in Afghanistan, report warns

US aid freeze leaves major funding shortfalls in Afghanistan, report warns

The suspension of U.S. foreign assistance to Afghanistan has created significant funding gaps in humanitarian and development sectors, Amu TV revealed citing a new report by ACAPS. This aid freeze poses a growing risk to vulnerable communities, with potential increases…
At least 10 dead in Syria as gunmen target civilians in Tartus and Homs

At least 10 dead in Syria as gunmen target civilians in Tartus and Homs

In Tartus province, unidentified attackers opened fire in Haref Nemra, killing at least 10 people, including a 12-year-old boy and an 80-year-old, Arab News reported. The incident, described by witnesses as involving masked gunmen believed to be government forces, has…
Pakistan holds off Afghan deportation drive until April 10, plans to expel 3 million by year’s end

Pakistan holds off Afghan deportation drive until April 10, plans to expel 3 million by year’s end

Pakistan has delayed its mass deportation of Afghan nationals from April 1 to April 10 due to the Eid al-Fitr holidays, Amu TV reported. This operation aims to expel up to 3 million Afghans by year-end, with 845,000 already having…
Pakistan Grapples with Civilian Casualties, Terrorist Attacks, and Highway Restrictions

Pakistan Grapples with Civilian Casualties, Terrorist Attacks, and Highway Restrictions

The Pakistani government has admitted to the killing of 10 civilians during an anti-militant operation in the country’s northwest, Asharq al-Awsat reported. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning in a remote hilltop area of Katlang, Khyber…
Taliban Leader Rejects Western Laws, Declares Democracy Dead in Afghanistan

Taliban Leader Rejects Western Laws, Declares Democracy Dead in Afghanistan

The Taliban leadership in Afghanistan has firmly rejected the need for Western-style laws, declaring that democracy has come to an end as sharia laws take precedence. The Taliban’s reclusive leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, made these remarks during a sermon marking the…
Shia clerical delegation in Syria meets interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa

Shia clerical delegation in Syria meets interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa

A delegation from the Shia clerical body in Syria met with Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa on Friday to discuss the community’s situation and future in the country. According to a statement from the meeting, the delegation addressed challenges facing Syria’s…
Syria’s interim president forms new ew

Syria’s interim president forms new ew

Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced the formation of a new government on Saturday, pledging to build a stable state. Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shaibani and Defence Minister Mourhaf Abu Qasra retained their positions, while intelligence chief Anas Khattab was appointed…
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