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Poor Countries Accuse Rich Nations of Betrayal Over Shipping Emissions Deal

Poor Countries Accuse Rich Nations of Betrayal Over Shipping Emissions Deal

Poor countries have criticized wealthy nations for “backsliding” on climate commitments during negotiations at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) aimed at decarbonizing shipping over the next 25 years, The Guardian reported. The proposed deal includes a levy on ship emissions…
Rare 400-Year-Old Handwritten Quran on Display in Sulaymaniyah

Rare 400-Year-Old Handwritten Quran on Display in Sulaymaniyah

A rare handwritten copy of the Quran, estimated to be around 400 years old, is on display in the village of Gelezerde, near Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, Daily Sabah reported. This ancient manuscript, preserved through generations, has attracted significant public interest and…
Over One Million Afghan Refugees Deported from Iran in Past Year

Over One Million Afghan Refugees Deported from Iran in Past Year

In a significant escalation of immigration enforcement, Iranian authorities have deported over 1.12 million Afghan refugees between March 2024 and March 2025, Khaama Press reported. This crackdown is part of Tehran’s intensified policy aimed at curbing illegal immigration. Saeed Montazerolmahdi,…
UNICEF forced to close malnutrition centers in Gaza amid worsening humanitarian crisis

UNICEF forced to close malnutrition centers in Gaza amid worsening humanitarian crisis

UNICEF has Shut down 21 malnutrition treatment centers in the Gaza Strip due to ongoing Israeli military operations and recent evacuation orders, Arab News reported. Spokesperson Kazem Abu Khalaf stated that these closures are linked to the deteriorating security situation…
Saudi Arabia Announces Temporary Visa Ban for 14 Countries Ahead of Hajj

Saudi Arabia Announces Temporary Visa Ban for 14 Countries Ahead of Hajj

Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary visa ban for 14 countries ahead of the Hajj season, affecting Umrah, business, and family visas, Iqna reported. The suspension is expected to last until mid-June, with Umrah visa holders allowed entry until April…
New Mosque Construction in Rural Australia Reflects Growing Muslim Community

New Mosque Construction in Rural Australia Reflects Growing Muslim Community

A burgeoning Muslim population in Young, New South Wales, has led to the construction of a new mosque, highlighting the community’s expansion and integration, Iqna reported. Located over 370 kilometers southwest of Sydney, Young has attracted hundreds of Muslim families…
Pakistan’s Parliament to Discuss Afghan Refugee Deportation Plans

Pakistan’s Parliament to Discuss Afghan Refugee Deportation Plans

Pakistan’s National Assembly will convene to review plans for the forced repatriation of undocumented Afghan refugees, Khaama Press reported. This session comes amid increasing scrutiny from human rights organizations and international bodies concerned about the humanitarian implications of mass deportations.…
Chilas Massacre: 13 Years On, Justice Remains Elusive

Chilas Massacre: 13 Years On, Justice Remains Elusive

Thirteen years after the brutal massacre of Shia passengers in Chilas, Pakistan, on April 3, 2012, victims’ families still await justice, highlighting a systemic failure to address sectarian violence. On that day, armed assailants stopped buses, singled out Shia passengers,…
International Al-Safeer Cultural Festival kicks off in Holy Najaf with global participation

International Al-Safeer Cultural Festival kicks off in Holy Najaf with global participation

The 14th edition of the International Al-Safeer Cultural Festival has been launched at the Grand Mosque of Kufa in Holy Najaf, with participants from 15 Arab and foreign countries showcasing over 87 intellectual and cultural works. The event aims to…
First direct flight launched between Holy Najaf and Holy Medina

First direct flight launched between Holy Najaf and Holy Medina

Al-Alamiya Airlines has launched the first-ever direct flight between Holy Najaf and Holy Medina, marking a milestone for Najaf International Airport. This follows a similar flight from Baghdad to Medina a day earlier. In a press conference, the airline announced…
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