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The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced today, Sunday, the gradual launch of the electronic visa application. The Director of Civil Status, Passports, and Residency at the Ministry, Major General Nashat Al-Khafaji, said in a statement to the official news agency,…

The Secretariat-General of the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, announced today its readiness to host the 1st International Heritage Conference, which will take place during the period April 20-21 with broad international participation. The Holy Shrine…

On the World Day of Social Justice, the World Shirazi Foundation released its message today stressing that the absence of social justice in several countries has had a negative impact on the people, leading to a decline in living standards,…

In its recent report, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has questioned the validity of the national elections in the country, expressing concern about the suspicious behavior of the interim government. The commission said that this year’s elections have damaged…

German police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fire at a mosque in Dortmund, Anadolu Agency reported. The fire broke out at around 10:00 p.m. local time on Friday, and firefighters were called to the scene. Reports indicate…

A 30-year-old man killed 12 relatives, including his father and brother in Iran, official media reported on Saturday, in a rare mass shooting in the country. They said the man, who was not identified, used a Kalashnikov assault rifle and…

A British Museum-linked team has uncovered a Sumerian palace in the Iraqi desert dating back to over 4,500 years. This groundbreaking archaeological discovery at the site of the ancient city of Girsu, historically known as Tello, is poised to shed…

The UN counter-terrorism chief warned on Thursday that the Islamic State group poses a growing threat in West Africa and the Sahel, while remaining focused on carrying out attacks abroad. Vladimir Voronkov highlighted the group’s increased operations in Iraq, Syria,…

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) recently announced the establishment of dedicated emergency sections for pregnant women in Herat, western Afghanistan. On Friday, February 16th, the organization revealed on its social media platform X that it is setting up a…

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)— a research and analysis unit providing advisory services—has launched its 2023 democracy index, which sheds light on trends in democracy globally in 2023, as war and conflict spread across the globe, reinforcing existing negative trends…