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Iraq: Daesh ambush kills four Iraqi soldiers near Kirkuk
October 2, 2024
Iraq: Daesh ambush kills four Iraqi soldiers near Kirkuk
Four Iraqi soldiers were martyred, and three others were wounded on Wednesday when Daesh militants ambushed an army convoy near Kirkuk, a northern oil city, according to a military statement. The attack occurred in a rural area southwest of Kirkuk.…
Pakistan: Militant Attacks Decline, Fatalities Surge in Q3 2024
October 2, 2024
Pakistan: Militant Attacks Decline, Fatalities Surge in Q3 2024
A recent report from the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) reveals a complex security landscape in Pakistan, where militant attacks have decreased by 7% in September, Dawn reported yesterday. However, the third quarter of 2024 witnessed a…
26% of Out-of-School Children in Pakistan Concentrated in 45 Tehsils
October 2, 2024
26% of Out-of-School Children in Pakistan Concentrated in 45 Tehsils
A recent report by the Pakistan Alliance for Maths and Science reveals that over 25% of Pakistan’s out-of-school children are concentrated in just 45 tehsils, Dawn reported yesterday. The study highlights that 25.3 million children aged 5-16 are not enrolled,…
Iran Launches Missile Attack on Israel Amid Escalating Tensions in Region
October 1, 2024
Iran Launches Missile Attack on Israel Amid Escalating Tensions in Region
Iran has fired hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel amid escalated tensions between two regional arch-rivals. The attack started around 8.15 p.m. local time (1645GMT) on Tuesday. Iranian media said at least 400 missiles had been launched so far. Israeli…
Afghanistan: Boat Capsizes in Nangarhar, Claiming Eight Lives
October 1, 2024
Afghanistan: Boat Capsizes in Nangarhar, Claiming Eight Lives
A tragic incident occurred in Nangarhar province on September 30, when a boat capsized in the Koz Kunar district, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals, including women and children, Khaama Press revealed today. Local authorities reported that strong winds…
Mass grave containing remains of children discovered in western Sinjar, Iraq
October 1, 2024
Mass grave containing remains of children discovered in western Sinjar, Iraq
The Petrichor Human Rights Organization announced on Thursday the discovery of a new mass grave in the Jazira Complex (Siba Shekh Khidir) in the Qahtaniya subdistrict (Tal Azir), west of Sinjar, Iraq. The grave contains the remains of children. Khayri…
Many girls in Afghanistan forced to leave school early due to poverty, WFP says
October 1, 2024
Many girls in Afghanistan forced to leave school early due to poverty, WFP says
The World Food Program (WFP) stated that, in addition to the restrictions imposed on girls’ education in Afghanistan, many are forced to leave school early due to poverty. According to Afghanistan’s Khaama Press news agency on Monday, one in three…
Polls in Indian-Controlled Kashmir: First Election Since Revocation of Autonomy
October 1, 2024
Polls in Indian-Controlled Kashmir: First Election Since Revocation of Autonomy
Indian-controlled Kashmir (IoK) held the third and final round of polls on Tuesday, marking the first election since the region was brought under New Delhi’s direct control in 2019, Dawn reported today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government revoked IoK’s partial…
Pakistani Court Denies Bail to Imran Khan and Wife in Graft Case
October 1, 2024
Pakistani Court Denies Bail to Imran Khan and Wife in Graft Case
A Pakistani court has denied bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in a graft case, Arab News reported citing their lawyer. This marks another setback for Khan, who has been imprisoned for over a…
Calls to End ‘Hazara Genocide’ on Kaaj Educational Center Attack Anniversary
October 1, 2024
Calls to End ‘Hazara Genocide’ on Kaaj Educational Center Attack Anniversary
On the second anniversary of the tragic Kaaj Educational Center attack, which claimed the lives of 54 individuals and left 110 injured, activists and community leaders are amplifying their calls for an end to the ongoing “Hazara genocide.” The attack,…