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Ziya Karim, Director General of Mass Graves at the Martyrs Foundation, disclosed that Iraq contains at least 221 documented mass graves, with 96 dating back to the Baath regime era. Of these, 134 graves have been exhumed—80 from the Baath…

The Government of Japan has signed a significant agreement with UNICEF, committing nearly $8 million to support vulnerable children and women in Syria, UNICEF reported. This funding aims to benefit approximately 250,000 individuals by improving access to primary health care,…

The Muslim Council in the United States has expressed deep concern regarding the alarming rise of Islamophobia worldwide, as evidenced by recent reports indicating a surge in anti-Muslim sentiments and attacks, Morocco World News reported. The Council on American Islamic…

A recent study reveals that social connections significantly influence disease prevention behaviors, particularly regarding malaria, Earth.com reported. Conducted in ten rural villages in India, the research shows that individuals are more likely to adopt protective measures, such as using bed…

A coalition of a dozen Yazidi associations and the Syriac Union Party, a Christian political group, have condemned Syria’s newly-drafted constitutional declaration, asserting that it marginalizes Kurds and religious minorities, Rudaw reported. In their statements, these groups labeled the interim…

Every year, Iraqis eagerly await the arrival of Holy Ramadan to commemorate religious evenings, especially Laylat al-Qadr or (the Night of Power). While most residents of Holy Karbala direct their attention to the shrine of Imam Hussein (peace be upon…

Britain’s Islam Channel is under investigation by broadcasting regulator Ofcom for potentially breaching impartiality and inciting extremism, The Telegraph reported. A complaint filed by Dr. Taj Hargey, a prominent figure in British Islam, accuses the channel of glorifying violent Islamist…

Hundreds of civilians, predominantly from the Alawite community, have been killed in Syria’s coastal region following a wave of violence that erupted on March 6. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, at least 1,383 civilians have lost their…

Iraq holds the top spot globally for the number of palm trees and ranks fourth in date production, according to the country’s Ministry of Agriculture. Technical Undersecretary Mithaak Abdul-Hussein stated that as of 2025, Iraq has over 22 million palm…

The US government has cut funding for several federally funded media organizations, including Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia, and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Staff members received emails over the weekend informing them they would lose access to their…