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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…

Iraq has successfully repatriated more than 11,500 citizens from the infamous al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria, which houses individuals linked to ISIS, Rudaw reported citing a statement from the Ministry of Migration and Displaced Persons. Ministry spokesperson Ali Abbas reported…

A United Nations report covering October to December 2024 reveals that nearly 40,000 midwives and 3,000 nurses in Afghanistan were unable to complete their training due to Taliban-imposed restrictions. The report highlights the severe impact of these measures on women’s…

Lebanese media reported six new Israeli violations of a ceasefire agreement on Monday, following a deadly attack by Israeli forces on Sunday that killed 24 people in southern Lebanon, Anadolu Agency reported. An Israeli drone dropped a grenade in the…

Recent reports highlight the increasing grip of Pakistan’s military on the nation’s economy, raising concerns among investors and political analysts. The Financial Times notes that the military’s involvement spans crucial sectors, including agriculture and energy, through the army-led Special Investment…