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ISIS executes dozens of Syrian troops in central Syria, rights group says

ISIS executes dozens of Syrian troops in central Syria, rights group says

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Tuesday that ISIS executed 54 Syrian soldiers near the town of Al-Sukhnah in Homs Desert, central Syria. According to the rights group, the soldiers were captured and killed while attempting to flee…
Human Trafficking Surges Post-Pandemic, UN Reports

Human Trafficking Surges Post-Pandemic, UN Reports

A recent United Nations report reveals a sharp rise in human trafficking globally, attributed to conflicts, climate-induced disasters, and ongoing crises, Arab News reported today. In 2022, the number of known victims exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 25%, totaling 69,627 victims.…
Over 200 killed in Syria in fighting between pro-Turk and Kurdish forces: war monitor

Over 200 killed in Syria in fighting between pro-Turk and Kurdish forces: war monitor

Clashes between Turkish-backed and Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria have resulted in the deaths of 218 individuals over a span of just three days, Arab News reported citing the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The British-based monitoring group reported that…
UNAMA Urges Taliban to Adhere to Human Rights on International Human Rights Day

UNAMA Urges Taliban to Adhere to Human Rights on International Human Rights Day

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) urged the Taliban on Tuesday, December 10, to comply with global human rights standards, emphasizing that this is crucial for the protection and prosperity of all Afghans, particularly women and girls, Amu…
OpenAI Launches Sora: AI Video Generator Now Available in US

OpenAI Launches Sora: AI Video Generator Now Available in US

OpenAI announced on Monday, December 9, the public launch of its AI video generator, Sora, now accessible to users across the United States, The Guardian reported. Initially available only to select artists and testers, Sora allows users to create videos…
World Uyghur Congress Protests in Geneva on Genocide Remembrance Day

World Uyghur Congress Protests in Geneva on Genocide Remembrance Day

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) held a significant protest in front of the Broken Chair monument near the United Nations in Geneva, commemorating Uyghur Genocide Remembrance Day, ANI News reported yesterday. The demonstration aimed to draw attention to the ongoing…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi distributes fuel to impoverished families in Mazar-i-Shari, Afghanistan

Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi distributes fuel to impoverished families in Mazar-i-Shari, Afghanistan

The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, announced the distribution of the first batch of heating fuel to impoverished families. The initiative, carried out in collaboration with the Ahlulbayt Charity Foundation, provided 80 tons of…
EU pushes for unified tobacco tax rules on vapes

EU pushes for unified tobacco tax rules on vapes

Sixteen European Union countries have urged the European Commission to propose updated tobacco tax legislation to cover products like electronic cigarettes, Reuters reported on Monday. Current EU regulations, last revised in 2011, exclude many modern tobacco alternatives, resulting in inconsistent…
Holy Shrine of Sayyeda Zaynab in Syria reopens to visitors as staff resume duties

Holy Shrine of Sayyeda Zaynab in Syria reopens to visitors as staff resume duties

The Holy Shrine of Sayyeda Zaynab, peace be upon her, in the Sayyidah Zaynab area near Damascus has reopened its doors to visitors, with the shrine’s caretakers resuming their duties. Footage shared by Shia Waves Agency shows shrine staff cleaning…
Major Developments in Syria: The Fall of Bashar al-Assad, Formation of a Transitional Government, and Global Reactions

Major Developments in Syria: The Fall of Bashar al-Assad, Formation of a Transitional Government, and Global Reactions

The recent developments in Syria, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, have astonished the world. The rebel groups that have taken control of Damascus have declared that they are in the process of forming a transitional government. Mohammad Bashir, who…
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