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The Iraqi Council of Ministers has announced a nationwide public holiday for all government institutions throughout the upcoming week in celebration of blessed Eid al-Fitr. A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that the decision aims to allow citizens…

The United Nations reported Wednesday that renewed Israeli military operations in Gaza have displaced 142,000 people within a week, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric highlighted that nearly 90% of Gaza’s population has experienced displacement at…

Austria announced Wednesday that it will suspend family reunifications for individuals with asylum status starting in May, making it the first European Union country to do so, media outlets reported. The conservative-led government cited integration challenges and system capacity as…

At least five passengers were killed in a militant attack in Gwadar, Balochistan, after being offloaded from a Karachi-bound bus, Anadolu Agency reported. The incident occurred late Wednesday night when armed men blocked a highway in the Kalmat area, checked…

Amnesty International has urged the Pakistani government to retract its ‘Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan,’ which targets Afghan nationals, including refugees and asylum seekers. In a statement released on March 27, the organization criticized the Pakistani government’s impending March 31 deadline…

The United States, in coordination with the Somali government, conducted air strikes on Daesh targets in the Golis mountains of Puntland, Somalia, Rudaw reported. While Daesh has a smaller presence in Somalia compared to Al-Shabab, experts have noted an increase…

Iraqi security forces arrested seven suspected Islamic State (ISIS) militants in operations across Anbar, Kirkuk, and Nineveh provinces, Rudaw reported. These arrests were made through well-planned ambushes and raids targeting terrorist locations. The suspects are wanted under Article 4 of…

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has expressed serious concerns regarding Syria’s interim constitution, suggesting it could pave the way for authoritarian governance. The organization highlighted that the proposed framework lacks essential safeguards for human rights and democratic processes, potentially undermining the…

Japan is intensifying its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) education in high schools, recognizing the need to equip students for the technology’s significant potential—both beneficial and harmful, Anadolu Agency reported. According to public broadcaster NHK, 48 senior high school textbooks…

The European Commission has announced a new EU Preparedness Union Strategy, encouraging citizens to stockpile emergency supplies for at least 72 hours, Reuters reported. This initiative aims to prepare for various risks, including natural disasters, cyber attacks, and geopolitical crises.…