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Afghan commandos seize hundreds of landmines, rockets in Helmand
January 18, 2018
Afghan commandos seize hundreds of landmines, rockets in Helmand
The Special Forces of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) have confiscated hundreds of rounds of landmines, ammunition, and explosives from a cache belonging to the Taliban group in southern Helmand province. The Special Forces of the…
Hundreds of Pakistani clerics unite to issue fatwa against bombings
January 17, 2018
Hundreds of Pakistani clerics unite to issue fatwa against bombings
Hundreds of Muslim Pakistani clerics have issued an Islamic directive, forbidding suicide bombings as the country has been plagued with violence carried out by several militant outfits. Hundreds of Muslim Pakistani clerics have issued an Islamic directive, forbidding suicide…
Quran competition for Bahraini Shias slated for March
January 17, 2018
Quran competition for Bahraini Shias slated for March
The 15th edition of the Al-Dhikr ul-Hakim Quran competition for Bahrain’s Shia Muslims will be held in March. The 15th edition of the Al-Dhikr ul-Hakim Quran competition for Bahrain’s Shia Muslims will be held in March. According to Qaaf…
Over 75 percent of Yemenis in need of aid: UN
January 17, 2018
Over 75 percent of Yemenis in need of aid: UN
The United Nations (UN) says the number of the Yemenis who are dependent on assistance has risen to 22.2 million, as the risk of famine increases three years into a Saudi Arabian-led war on impoverished Yemen. The United Nations…
Iraqi soldier disarms 7-year-old boy after ISIS strap him with suicide belt
January 16, 2018
Iraqi soldier disarms 7-year-old boy after ISIS strap him with suicide belt
A video showing an I soldier removing a suicide belt from a terrified seven-year-old boy has emerged and it’s incredibly moving. A video showing an I soldier removing a suicide belt from a terrified seven-year-old boy has emerged and…
At least 6 civilians are killed in Saudi airstrikes in Yemen’s Hudaydah province
January 16, 2018
At least 6 civilians are killed in Saudi airstrikes in Yemen’s Hudaydah province
Saudi warplanes have launched a series of attacks on Yemen’s western province of Hudaydah, killing at least six people. Saudi warplanes have launched a series of attacks on Yemen’s western province of Hudaydah, killing at least six people. Late…
Saudi forces shoot Shia youth to death in kingdom’s Qatif region
January 16, 2018
Saudi forces shoot Shia youth to death in kingdom’s Qatif region
Saudi Arabian troops have fatally shot a youth during operations carried out in the kingdom’s Shia-populated Qatif region in Eastern Province. Saudi Arabian troops have fatally shot a youth during operations carried out in the kingdom’s Shia-populated Qatif region…
ISIS and Taliban suffer casualties in Nangarhar air and ground operations
January 15, 2018
ISIS and Taliban suffer casualties in Nangarhar air and ground operations
At least six militants belonging to the Taliban ISIS terrorist groups were killed during separate operations conducted in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. At least six militants belonging to the Taliban ISIS terrorist groups were killed during separate operations…
Twin bombings kill over 3 dozen
January 15, 2018
Twin bombings kill over 3 dozen
Iraqi security forces say twin bomb attacks in central Baghdad have killed at least 38 people, amid weeks of relative calm in the Iraqi capital. Another 105 people have reportedly sustained injuries. Iraqi security forces say twin bomb attacks…
Quran contemplation course for visually impaired in Qatif
January 15, 2018
Quran contemplation course for visually impaired in Qatif
A course on “contemplation in Quran” has been organized for visually impaired women in Shia-populated Qatif region in Saudi Arabia. A course on “contemplation in Quran” has been organized for visually impaired women in Shia-populated Qatif region in Saudi…