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Iraq faces a critical environmental crisis as desertification and land degradation continue to threaten agricultural viability, with only 14 million dunams of land remaining suitable for farming, according to the Iraqi Ministry of Environment. The alarming statistics reveal that 71…

The Nigerian newspaper “Legit” reported that on Sunday, April 28, 2024, a judicial ruling was issued against the Nigerian police, ordering them to pay compensation of 300 million naira for the killing of three Shiite citizens in the town of…

Imam Ali Holy Shrine and the organizers of Hussaini processions in Holy Najaf have announced their readiness to commemorate the Arba’een anniversary of Imam Ali and the martyrdom of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq, peace be upon them. The Holy Shrine said…

The French Ambassador to Iraq, Éric Chevallier, emphasized the great significance and symbolic importance of the holy city of Karbala, affirming his willingness to visit the holy city at the nearest opportunity. Chevallier expressed admiration for Karbala and its various…

Experts have warned that the detrimental impact of climate change in the Bangladeshi city of Rajshahi poses threat to the indigenous fish species, particularly the small ones as most of the water bodies in the region, especially in the high…

A district and sessions judge kidnapped by unidentified gunmen from Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province on Saturday has been recovered, police officials confirmed on Monday. Unidentified gunmen abducted Shakirullah Marwat near the dusty town of Bagwal on Saturday while…

Afghanistan is facing a dire humanitarian crisis in 2024, with 23.7 million people, including 12.3 million children, requiring assistance, Khaama Press reported yesterday citing a recent UNICEF report. The UN organization states that only 35% of the $1.4 billion in…

Xinjiang’s highest legislative body has made a complete turnaround by issuing new regulations to preserve Kashgar’s Old City, the heart of Uyghur culture, RFA reported yesterday. Previously, CCP authorities had ordered the city to be demolished and rebuilt, with only…

Iraq’s parliament approved a law criminalizing same-sex relationships with a maximum 15-year prison sentence on Saturday, Reuters reported. The law aims to “protect Iraqi society from moral depravity and the calls for homosexuality that have overtaken the world,” the news…

Suez Canal revenue has fallen by 50% due to disruptions in shipping caused by tension in the Red Sea, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday citing Egypt’s planning minister Hala El-Saeed. The Suez Canal, a critical maritime route for global trade, is…