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Following years of military conflicts, mass graves found in Mali
July 7, 2024
Following years of military conflicts, mass graves found in Mali
Around 60 bodies have been found in the Kidal region of northern Mali, with some gathered in mass graves and others scattered as human remains among tree trunks and surrounding bushland. The horrific scene in Abeïbara, Kidal Region, reveals the…
Pakistan declares 9th, 10th of Holy Muharram as official holidays
July 7, 2024
Pakistan declares 9th, 10th of Holy Muharram as official holidays
The federal government of Pakistan, along with several provincial governments, has declared the 9th and 10th of the upcoming month of Muharram as official holidays in observance of the tragic martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. According to…
At Least 15 killed as Nepal Reels from Deadly Landslides, Floods
July 7, 2024
At Least 15 killed as Nepal Reels from Deadly Landslides, Floods
At least 15 more people have been killed in landslides and floods in Nepal over the past two days, Xinhua reported today. Incessant monsoon rains since Friday have caused widespread devastation, leaving 15 dead, 2 missing, and 17 injured. The…
Indian Troops Accused of Killing Six Kashmiri Youth in Kulgam
July 7, 2024
Indian Troops Accused of Killing Six Kashmiri Youth in Kulgam
In the latest incident of alleged state violence, Indian troops have been accused of killing six Kashmiri youth in the Kulgam district of Indian-controlled Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir Media Service reported today. According to the source, the youth were killed…
Everest’s Highest Camp Buried in Decades of Trash
July 7, 2024
Everest’s Highest Camp Buried in Decades of Trash
The highest camp on Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain, is buried under years of accumulated garbage that will take a massive cleanup effort to remove, the Associated Press reported yesterday citing a Sherpa who led the recent government-funded expedition.…
Thousands of Afghan Migrants Face Repatriation Despite Calls for Halting Deportations
July 7, 2024
Thousands of Afghan Migrants Face Repatriation Despite Calls for Halting Deportations
Nearly 12,000 Afghan migrants have been repatriated by Pakistan and Iran in the past four days, while Pakistan prepares to deport over 800,000 Afghan refugees in the coming weeks. Amid mounting criticism from rights groups like Amnesty International, the Pakistani…
Pakistan: Punjab Imposes Restrictions During Muharram to Maintain Order
July 7, 2024
Pakistan: Punjab Imposes Restrictions During Muharram to Maintain Order
The Punjab government in Pakistan has imposed Section 144 across the province for the first 10 days of Muharram, citing potential threats to public safety and sectarian harmony, Dawn newspaper reported yesterday. This legal measure allows authorities to restrict certain…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announces Monday as first of Holy Muharram
July 6, 2024
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announces Monday as first of Holy Muharram
The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has announced that Monday —corresponding to 8 July 2024—marks the first of the holy month of Muharram, 1446 AH. According to a statement published by…
Pakistan: 3 Killed, 7 Injured in Mardan Explosion
July 6, 2024
Pakistan: 3 Killed, 7 Injured in Mardan Explosion
A remote-controlled explosive device planted on a bridge in Mardan district detonated on Friday, killing 3 people and injuring 7 others, including 2 police officers, Dawn Newspaper reported yesterday. According to police, the blast targeted a passing police van in…
Iran Elects Reformist Candidate Massoud Pezeshkian as New President
July 6, 2024
Iran Elects Reformist Candidate Massoud Pezeshkian as New President
Iran has chosen Massoud Pezeshkian, a reformist candidate, as its new president. Pezeshkian defeated his conservative rival Saeed Jalili, securing 53.3% of the more than 30 million votes counted. The election came after no candidate secured a majority in the…