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A Syrian organization has launched a virtual museum to document the experiences of detainees in prisons long used under Assad family rule. More details in the following report: According to Arab News via AFP, the Syria Prisons Museum in Damascus…

Pakistan is reeling from a renewed surge in militant violence, with a deadly roadside bombing in the restive southwest killing five soldiers, while the government faces mounting pressure over its security and political challenges. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations…

Taliban Decision on Optional Female Photos in ID Sparks Debate ……….. A new decision by Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities to make women’s photos optional on national identity cards has triggered widespread debate. Supporters argue the move aligns with cultural traditions in…

Three Women on Trial in Paris Over Alleged Ties to ISIS ……….. Three French women went on trial in Paris on Monday before a special criminal court on charges of belonging to the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) and forming a…

“Who is Hussein?” Charity Launches Tree-Planting Drive in Karachi ……….. The UK-based humanitarian organisation Who is Hussein? has launched a tree-planting campaign in Karachi, Pakistan, as part of its efforts to combine community service with the promotion of universal human…

Democratic Islam Conference Warns of Sectarian Divisions in Syria …………… The Democratic Islam Conference has voiced concern over the current situation in Syria, warning that growing divisions along sectarian lines threaten social stability and coexistence. Organisers described the ruling authorities…

Iraq Resumes Work on Al-Masad Dam After 11-Year Halt Amid Water Shortages …………. Iraq has resumed construction of the Al-Masad Dam in Rutba, western Anbar province, after an 11-year suspension caused by security concerns. Local officials confirmed that work is…

UN Chief Condemns Haiti Massacre That Killed 42, Including Children ………….. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned what he described as a “brutal attack” in Haiti that left 42 people dead, including children, and many others injured or missing. He…

Lucknow Hosts International Conference Marking 1,500 Years Since Prophet Muhammad’s Blessed Birth ……………… Shia Muslims in India commemorated the 1,500th anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) with an international conference held on…

Sweden to Ban Mobile Phones in Schools Nationwide from 2026 ……….. Sweden will introduce a nationwide ban on mobile phones in all schools from the 2026 academic year, The Guardian reports, aiming to enhance security and improve learning conditions for…