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The new head of the United Nations Security Council says that “gender apartheid”, which presently applies to Afghanistan, should be included in the convention on the prohibition of crimes against humanity. Vanessa Frazier, permanent representative of Malta at the United…

Afghanistan and Pakistan are the only remaining countries with active poliovirus, Khaama Press cited a recent report by an Indian media outlet. According to the experts, economic weaknesses have hindered Afghanistan and Pakistan from completely eradicating the virus. Afghanistan has…

Seventy-four migrants were rescued from a wooden boat on the Mediterranean Sea between northern Africa and southern Europe on Monday, VOA reported. All the passengers, 73 men and 1 woman, were found by the Greek coast guard 25 nautical miles…

Two Pakistani soldiers were killed and four others were injured on Sunday when a bomb disposal squad was attacked in Balochistan province, Anadolu Agency reported. The attack occurred while the squad was clearing landmines in the Ankara Kaur Dam area…

Millions of people have flocked to the holy shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Holy Najaf to commemorate his painful martyrdom and to revive the blessed Laylat al-Qadr. In a spiritual and religious atmosphere, the mourners expressed…

Shia Rights Watch (SRW), an international organization dedicated to monitoring and defending Shia rights, has released its monthly report for March 2024, highlighting the most significant human rights violations affecting individuals and communities of Shia Muslims in several countries around…

The Indian newspaper “Wake Up Telangana” reported that hundreds of followers of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in Hyderabad and several other cities and states participated in commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, peace be upon…

Father Sunmar Ganem Telkeif, advisor and ambassador of the Vatican to the Arab Mashriq—countries on the eastern part of the Arab world—visited the holy shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Holy Najaf,…

Nine kids lost their lives in an explosion in southeastern Afghanistan triggered by a landmine that was planted during the country’s long history of conflict, Dawn online news agency reported today. The incident occurred when a group of young boys…

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that heavy rainfall across Afghanistan from March 29-30 has severely damaged over 540 residences, agricultural land, and critical infrastructure in seven provinces. More details in the following…