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Report Warns of Escalating Restrictions on Women in Afghanistan in 2025 ………. A new report by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says Afghanistan in 2025 has seen…

Pakistan Military Reports Decline in Attacks After Intensive 2025 Operations ………. Pakistan’s military says security forces killed 2,597 militants during more than 75,000 counterterrorism operations in 2025, while violence still claimed 1,235 civilian and law-enforcement lives, according to an official…

Severe Winter Weather Disrupts Travel and Claims Lives Across Europe ………. At least six people have died as heavy snow, ice and freezing temperatures continue to disrupt large parts of Europe, causing widespread travel chaos and safety concerns, according to…

Pakistani exports of halal meat to China rising sharply ————————- Exports of halal meat from Pakistan to China have seen dramatic growth in recent years, driven by increasing demand and strengthening trade cooperation between the two countries. According to menafn.com,…

Muslim Hikers Expedition Reaches Everest Base Camp, Raises £50,000 for Charity ————————— A group of more than 30 people organised by Muslim Hikers, an outdoor activities network based in Coventry, successfully reached Mount Everest base camp in an expedition that…

UK introduces ban on junk food ads to curb childhood obesity ———————– The UK on Monday implemented a nationwide ban on junk food advertising on television and online as a part of government efforts to address rising childhood obesity, Anadolu…

UN Secretary General voices concern over disregard for international law after US military action in Venezuela ———————— The Secretary General of the UN on Monday reiterated deep concern over disrespect for international law following recent US military action against Venezuela…

Morocco sees record number of tourist visits in 2025 ———————————- Morocco drew nearly 20 million tourist arrivals in 2025, marking a record year for the North African country, Arab News reported. The kingdom welcomed 19.8 million tourists, a 14 percent…

East Africa researchers employ AI to address mental health crisis —————————- Researchers in East Africa are using artificial intelligence to help address a growing mental health crisis by training chatbots to recognize distress in local languages, according to a report…

UN Official Calls on World to Voice Disapproval of Discrimination Against Women in Afghanistan —————————– United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed emphasized that women and girls in Afghanistan are systematically denied fundamental human rights, including access to education and employment,…