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Iraq Secures UNESCO World Heritage Listing for “Cyrus Cylinder” File ……….. Iraq has successfully secured the inclusion of the “Cyrus Cylinder” file on the UNESCO World Heritage list, according to Iraq’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO in Paris, Asaad Turki Sawari.…

Holy Najaf Shrine Prepares for Grand Celebrations of Sayyida Zahra’s Birth Anniversary ———————————— The Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) in Najaf has finalized its technical and logistical preparations to host the upcoming celebrations for the birth…

Controversy Surrounds England’s Largest Proposed Muslim Cemetery ———————————– Plans to construct what would become England’s largest Islamic cemetery, the “Issa Memorial Garden,” are facing renewed controversy following proposals to change the land use to a protected natural area, IQNA reported…

16th Jumada al-Thani: Anniversary of Martyrdom of Ayatollah Sayyid Hasan Shirazi —————————– The 16th of Jumada al-Thani marks the anniversary of the martyrdom of Ayatollah Sayyid Hasan Husayni Shirazi, a prominent religious and scholarly figure of the 20th century. He…

Nepal: Amnesty Condemns Deadly Crackdown on Gen‑Z Protests, Calls for Justice ———————————- Amnesty International has issued a scathing condemnation of Nepal’s security forces following a violent crackdown on youth-led “Gen‑Z” protests, calling for independent investigations and accountability for unlawful killings,…

Afghanistan: UN’s FAO Supports Food Processing Centres for Women ———————————- The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is supporting women-led food processing centres in Afghanistan, providing aid to women earn income and sustain their families. According to Khaama Press, the…

French justice system prosecutes Islamophobic mayor ——————————- The anti-racist organization MRAP (committee 89) has announced plans to revive legal proceedings against the mayor of Piffonds (Yonne), affiliated with the National Rally (RN), IQNA reported. According to franceinfo, the association stated…

One Year After Assad’s Fall, Syria Marks the Anniversary Amid Celebration, Tension, and Diplomatic Strains ———————————– Syria commemorated the first anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s removal from power with large public celebrations, even as unresolved security tensions, sectarian violence, and stalled…

Pakistan Accused of Forcibly Deporting Afghan Journalists as RSF Raises Alarm ————————————- Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has warned that conditions for Afghan journalists in Pakistan have sharply deteriorated, with at least 20 journalists forcibly returned to Afghanistan in 2025, The…

HRW Says Georgia’s Protest Laws Undermine Basic Freedoms …………. Human Rights Watch has criticized Georgia’s recently adopted protest regulations, saying they effectively criminalize peaceful assembly and expose citizens to detention and heavy fines, the Jurist reported. The group argues that…