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Iraq Begins First Nationwide Population Census in Nearly Four Decades
November 20, 2024
Iraq Begins First Nationwide Population Census in Nearly Four Decades
Iraq has officially commenced its first nationwide population census today in nearly four decades, starting at 7 a.m. local time. This significant operation is expected to last until midnight each day and will involve approximately 120,000 enumerators visiting each household…
Over 200 Children Killed in Lebanon Amid Israeli Bombardment
November 20, 2024
Over 200 Children Killed in Lebanon Amid Israeli Bombardment
Since the onset of Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon two months ago, more than 200 children have lost their lives, Al Jazeera reported yesterday citing UNICEF. The agency reported that an average of three children have been killed daily, highlighting…
Taliban Destroyed Many Hazara & Tajik-Populated Areas Of Kabul, Says New Report
November 20, 2024
Taliban Destroyed Many Hazara & Tajik-Populated Areas Of Kabul, Says New Report
A new investigative report by The Guardian reveals the Taliban’s systematic destruction of thousands of homes in Kabul, targeting predominantly Hazara and Tajik areas, Afghanistan International reported. The report, conducted with four Afghan news organizations, describes this as a catastrophic…
Kazakhstan sees growing interest in developing halal industry
November 19, 2024
Kazakhstan sees growing interest in developing halal industry
Kazakhstan has seen growing interest in developing its halal industry in recent years, not just from a religious perspective but also as an economic and social opportunity to boost exports and stimulate the local economy. According to global reports, halal…
Saudi Arabia sets record for foreign executions in 2024, rights groups say
November 19, 2024
Saudi Arabia sets record for foreign executions in 2024, rights groups say
Human rights reports reveal that Saudi Arabia has executed more than 100 foreigners since the beginning of 2024, setting a new record that has drawn widespread criticism from human rights organizations. On Saturday, November 17, 2024, the Saudi Press Agency…
Islamabad Imposes Section 144 Ahead of PTI Protests
November 19, 2024
Islamabad Imposes Section 144 Ahead of PTI Protests
The Islamabad administration has imposed Section 144 for two months, effective November 18, in anticipation of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party’s planned protests on November 24, Dawn reported yesterday. This legal measure restricts gatherings of four or more people to…
Children Form Half of Afghanistan’s Internally Displaced, Save the Children reports
November 18, 2024
Children Form Half of Afghanistan’s Internally Displaced, Save the Children reports
A report by Save the Children reveals that over 38,000 people in Afghanistan were displaced by extreme weather in early 2024, with children making up half of this number, Amu TV reported yesterday. Despite low carbon emissions, Afghanistan faces severe…
Ancient bird burials found in Iraq’s marshes
November 17, 2024
Ancient bird burials found in Iraq’s marshes
Archaeologists in Iraq’s Dhi Qar province have uncovered ancient bird burials dating back to 1850 BCE in the marshlands, a UNESCO World Heritage site, an excavation team in the province said. According to the team, small sealed jars containing bird…
Militants Kill Seven Paramilitary Troops in Balochistan, Pakistan
November 17, 2024
Militants Kill Seven Paramilitary Troops in Balochistan, Pakistan
On Saturday, November 16, a militant attack on a paramilitary checkpoint in the Kalat district of Balochistan, Pakistan, resulted in the deaths of seven troops and left 18 others injured, some critically, Reuters reported. The early-morning assault, claimed by the…
Iraqi airstrike kills four ISIS suspects in Kirkuk province
November 17, 2024
Iraqi airstrike kills four ISIS suspects in Kirkuk province
An Iraqi airstrike on Saturday killed four suspected ISIS members in Kirkuk province, the army reported. The operation, coordinated by the Joint Operations Command’s Targeting Cell, tracked the group for two days in the Zaghaitoun Valley before launching an F-16…