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Approximately nine million registered voters are participating in the election for the 90-seat legislative assembly, with the first phase of voting taking place today. Subsequent rounds are scheduled for September 25 and October 1, with results expected on October 8.…

On September 18, The New York Times reported that Israel targeted Hezbollah by embedding explosives in pagers imported from Taiwan, Anadolu Agency revealed on Wednesday. According to U.S. and other officials, the pagers, primarily the AP924 model from Gold Apollo,…

The situation following Typhoon Yagi in Southeast Asia is indeed dire, with UNICEF reporting that nearly six million children are affected, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday. The typhoon has caused extensive damage across multiple countries, particularly in the Philippines, Vietnam,…

Armed groups affiliated with ISIL and al-Qaeda have intensified their attacks on civilians in Burkina Faso, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday citing a recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW). The NGO documented the killing of at least 128 civilians…

Afghanistan faces a heightened risk of polio outbreaks after the Taliban suspended its vaccination campaign due to security concerns and restrictions on women’s participation, The Guardian reported yesterday. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported 18 new polio cases this year,…

Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi stressed the importance of continuing efforts to track down remnants of extremist terrorist groups and cleanse Iraq of any threats to its security. Grand Ayatollah al-Najafi’s statement came during his meeting with a delegation of…

Vincent van Gogh’s “The Starry Night”, often regarded as one of the greatest artworks, has long been interpreted as a reflection of his mental state. However, a new study by researchers in China and France suggests the painting holds more…

Islamic finance is projected to surpass conventional banking growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, driven by robust economic expansion and increasing demand for Shariah-compliant products, Middle East Monitor reported yesterday citing Moody’s Ratings. Saudi Arabia leads with 85%…

Portugal is grappling with devastating wildfires that have claimed seven lives, including three firefighters who perished in the Coimbra region, Arab News reported today. Over 4,500 firefighters, supported by 1,000 vehicles and 20 aircraft, are battling approximately 50 active fires,…

In the first half of 2024, 45,000 Afghans applied for asylum in European countries, Khaama Press reported yesterday citing the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). It added that, by July, a total of 513,000 asylum applications were recorded across…