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Pakistan is set to expel over 800,000 undocumented Afghan refugees in the second phase of a controversial repatriation plan, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. The move comes amid a surge in armed attacks in Pakistan, with the government blaming groups based…

Eighteen inmates, some sentenced to death, escaped a prison in Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Sunday, Arab News reported. Officials say they overpowered a guard with a stolen pistol, the source mentioned. A search is underway for the escapees. Prison officials, including…

The UK-based Imam Al-Hassan Association has held its 3rd annual conference on the blessed occasion of al-Ghadir, the anniversary when the Holy Prophet appointed Imam Ali, peace be upon them, as his successor and caliph. The association, based in the…

The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, will deliver his annual pre-Muharram address to religious preachers and missionaries next Friday, corresponding to the 28th of Dhu al-Hijjah 1445 AH, the official website of his Eminence reported. Man…

The United Nations has urged for increased global efforts to safeguard the Danube River, which traverses 14 countries and benefits 79 million people living along its shores, from the adverse effects of climate change and pollution. In a statement from…

A recent United Nations report, as reported by CGTN, revealed a mixed picture regarding global employment. On the bright side, global unemployment is decreasing, with a projection of 4.9% for this year, down from 5% in 2023. However, the report…

A recent study highlighted that nearly one-third of adults worldwide are not engaging in sufficient physical activity, posing an increasing global health risk. In 2022, over 31% of adults, amounting to 1.8 billion people, failed to meet the recommended exercise…

The Indonesian acting deputy secretary for maritime human resources coordination at the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment, has emphasized the importance of setting a higher target to protect the underwater ecosystem from the growing threat of plastic waste…

A group of eight Dutch enthusiasts has constructed the longest bicycle in the world, measuring an impressive 55.16 meters (180 feet and 11 inches), as reported by Vancouver-based Momentum Mag. According to Guinness World Records, this remarkable length is equivalent…

On Friday, unknown gunmen kidnapped 13 laborers in Tank, a district in northwestern Pakistan. Nine of the abductees were released on Saturday, according to police, as militancy surges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and the rest of the country, Arab News…