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Iraq’s President Abdul Latif Rashid has urged for enhanced global efforts to combat desertification during a panel at the World Economic Forum, Arab News reported yesterday. He highlighted that nearly 40% of Iraq’s land is affected by desertification, exacerbated by…

Around 5,000 Nigerian women are stranded in Iraq after traveling to work as caregivers, Rudaw news agency reported citing the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. Many face difficult conditions, with some cases ending in mysterious deaths, the report said, adding that…

Egypt has unveiled the second edition of its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2025–2030), aiming to establish itself as a leading AI hub in the Middle East and Africa, local news reports said. The strategy, developed by the National Council for…

On January 24, International Education Day, UNICEF revealed that floods in Afghanistan have destroyed or damaged 110 schools in 2024, impacting the education of thousands of students, Khaama Press reported. The organization highlighted this crisis via its X account, emphasizing…

In Kurram, a comprehensive clearance operation is underway to restore peace and security, resulting in the recovery of a significant number of illegal weapons, Shiite News reported. Conducted jointly by the civil administration, police, and security agencies from January 19…

ISIS has claimed responsibility for the killing of a Chinese national in Afghanistan’s northern Takhar province, according to a post on its Telegram channel late Wednesday, news outlets reported. Local police had confirmed the murder earlier that day, stating a…

The Iraqi parliament has enacted an amnesty law that could potentially release thousands of prisoners, including those convicted of attacks on U.S. soldiers and individuals associated with the ISIS, Arab News reported. Lawmakers confirmed that the law allows prisoners to…

A global humanitarian agency warns against expelling Afghan refugees, citing dire conditions in Afghanistan amid ongoing humanitarian crises. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has urged Afghanistan’s neighboring countries to halt the expulsion of millions of Afghan refugees, citing the country’s…

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) announced Tuesday that Denmark has contributed $2.8 million to the U.N. Humanitarian Fund for Afghanistan to support ongoing relief efforts, Afghan Amu news agency reported. The donation comes as…

The Punjab Local Government and Community Development Department has finalized urban master plans for 32 districts, aiming to regulate land use and curb illegal housing developments, Dawn Newspaper reported. This initiative comes in response to the alarming loss of 225,000…