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Iraqi forces have confirmed in a statement the death of six ISIS members, including the so-called deputy governor of Kirkuk, during a targeted operation, Iraqi News Agency reported today. The Counter-Terrorism Service, in coordination with the Kirkuk Operations Command, discovered…

Saudi Arabia carried out at least 338 executions in 2024, a sharp rise from 170 in 2023 and the highest annual total in decades, according to an AFP tally. This marks a significant increase from previous records, with Amnesty International…

Militants kidnapped at least 16 government employees on Thursday in the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, VOA reported. The hostages, workers for a mining project linked to the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), were ambushed while commuting to…

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that an international conference titled “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” will be held on January 11-12 in Islamabad, Khaama Press reported yesterday. This summit aims to address the pressing challenges and opportunities regarding girls’…

Archaeologists have discovered the 4,100-year-old tomb of Tetinebefou, a prominent Egyptian physician, in Saqqara, Egypt, local news reports said on Wednesday. The physician, who reportedly treated the pharaoh, held rare titles including “conjurer of the goddess Serqet” and “director of…

Pakistan’s federal government announced on Tuesday an extension for the validity of Proof of Registration (PoR) cards held by Afghan migrants until July 30, 2025, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. Approximately 1.3 million Afghans possess these ID cards in Pakistan. This…

A convoy of 40 vehicles carrying essential supplies has successfully reached Kurram district after being stranded in Thall for five days, Dawn Newspaper reported. The convoy, which included 10 trucks for the Bagan area, was dispatched following negotiations with local…

In a unique initiative, a group of Spanish Muslims has embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca using Arabian horses, inspired by the journeys of their Andalusian ancestors who traveled on horseback over 500 years ago. One participant explained that the…

Syrian sources on Monday reported 11 crimes within 72 hours in Al-Hol camp, resulting in four deaths, including an Iraqi national, and several injuries. The violence stems from clashes between ISIS cells vying for dominance. The U.S. has bolstered its…

According to a report by Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO), at least 31 women were executed in Iran in 2024, marking the highest annual toll in 17 years, Jurist News published yesterday. Since 2010, at least 241 women have faced execution…