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A collection of stolen ancient artefacts is set to be returned to Iraq after being displayed at a ceremony in Rome, The National reported. The event, held at the Iraqi embassy, was attended by Iraq’s ambassador to Italy, Saywan Sabir…

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that war, poverty, and deforestation have led to the severe destruction of Afghanistan’s pistachio forests, Afghan news agency Khaama Press reported. In a statement, the FAO noted that the country once had…

The Afghanistan Human Rights Center has reported a sharp rise in the construction of jihadi madrassas under Taliban rule, citing concerns over their long-term impact on the country’s youth. The 30-page report highlights how these institutions serve as a means…

On Wednesday, President Asif Ali Zardari approved amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) 2016, igniting backlash from political parties, journalists, and human rights organizations, Dawn Newspaper reported. The amendments introduce severe penalties for “fake news” and expand…

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Lebanon’s newly appointed government, led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, to adopt a human rights-centered agenda that emphasizes the rule of law, transparency, and accountability, Jurist News reported. In a letter to Salam,…

The main road connecting Peshawar to Upper Kurram, as well as the Pak-Afghan Kharlachi border, has been closed for all types of traffic for the past 121 days. Life in Parachinar and the entire Upper Kurram region has come to…

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that the number of malnourished children under five in Afghanistan could reach 3.5 million by 2025. Over the past five years, an estimated three million children have suffered…

The Syrian Presidency announced Wednesday that Ahmad al-Sharaa has been appointed as the transitional president of Syria. Al-Sharaa’s appointment follows the departure of Bashar al-Assad, who fled to Russia after opposition forces took control of Damascus on December 8, 2024.…

As part of an initiative to promote cultural and religious dialogue, Concordia University’s Office of Religious and Spiritual Life is organizing an educational visit to the Ahlulbayt Mosque, a local Shia Islamic center, in celebration of World Hijab Day. Under…

The suspension of U.S. aid has resulted in the closure of 50 international humanitarian organizations across 28 provinces in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported citing Abdul Latif Nazari, the Taliban’s Deputy Minister of Economy. He called on the international community to…