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Lebanon faces nationwide blackout as last power plant runs out of fuel

Lebanon faces nationwide blackout as last power plant runs out of fuel

Lebanon’s state electricity company (EDL) announced on Saturday that it has ceased supplying power after its final operational power plant depleted its fuel reserves, The National reported. The company warned that this would impact critical infrastructure, including the airport, port,…
Iraq: Ya Zainab Route in Tuz Khurmatu hosts first central Husseini Mawakib and Procession

Iraq: Ya Zainab Route in Tuz Khurmatu hosts first central Husseini Mawakib and Procession

For the first time, the Iraqi city of Tuz Khurmatu witnessed the launch of a large central Mawkib to serve the pilgrims of the Holy Arbaeen of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, along the “Ya Zainab” route, which passes…
Millions of fish perish in Iraq’s drought-stricken marshlands due to lack of rainfall, rising temperatures

Millions of fish perish in Iraq’s drought-stricken marshlands due to lack of rainfall, rising temperatures

A massive fish die-off in the drought-stricken marshlands of southern Iraq has sparked warnings from officials about a looming “environmental and economic catastrophe.” “Hawizeh Marshes have seen millions of fish die due to the failure to release water, leading to…
Israeli strike kills at least 10 people in southern Lebanon

Israeli strike kills at least 10 people in southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike has killed at least ten people in Nabatiyeh, a town in southern Lebanon, CNN said Saturday citing Lebanon’s Ministry of Health. In response to the attack, Hezbollah launched multiple retaliatory rockets targeting Israel. All of the victims…
First floor of Talle Zainabiyyah Inaugurated Ahead of Arbaeen

First floor of Talle Zainabiyyah Inaugurated Ahead of Arbaeen

Local sources announced the opening of the first floor of Talle Aqilah of Bani Hashem Sayyida Zainab al-Kubra, peace be upon her, in the holy city of Karbala. It should be noted that this part of the development project of…
Over Two Million Pilgrims, Including 450,000 Foreigners, Cross into Iraq for Arbaeen Pilgrimage

Over Two Million Pilgrims, Including 450,000 Foreigners, Cross into Iraq for Arbaeen Pilgrimage

As the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage is unfolding, over 2.2 million pilgrims have crossed from Iran into Iraq, Shafaq News reported today citing Majid Mirahmadi, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Interior. Among them, more than 450,000 are foreign pilgrims. The influx includes…
Over 1,100 civilians killed in Afghanistan during three years of Taliban rule

Over 1,100 civilians killed in Afghanistan during three years of Taliban rule

In the three years since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, 1,182 civilians have been killed, with an additional 2,904 injured, Amu TV reported yesterday citing the United Nations. The U.N. documented 15,865 security-related incidents during this period, including 361…
Most Suspects in 2023 Anti-Christian Rampage in Pakistan Remain Free, Amnesty Reports

Most Suspects in 2023 Anti-Christian Rampage in Pakistan Remain Free, Amnesty Reports

A report from Amnesty International reveals that over 90% of suspects involved in the 2023 anti-Christian rampage in Jaranwala, Pakistan, remain at large, said Arab News yesterday. The violence erupted after allegations that a local Christian desecrated pages of the…
Kashmir to Hold First Local Elections in a Decade

Kashmir to Hold First Local Elections in a Decade

India-administered Kashmir is set to conduct local elections starting September 18, marking the first regional polls in ten years. Nearly nine million voters are registered for the 90-member legislative assembly elections, which will unfold in three stages, with vote counting…
Pakistan: Seven Terrorists Killed in Kurram District Operation

Pakistan: Seven Terrorists Killed in Kurram District Operation

In a significant intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, security forces killed seven terrorists linked to Fitna Al Khawarij, formerly known as Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Dawn online newspaper reported yesterday. The operation, confirmed by the Inter-Services Public…
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