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Pilgrims Journey to Karbala Along Historic “Scholars’ Road” During Arbaeen …………….. Hunderds of thousands of Arbaeen pilgrims continue their march on foot toward Karbala via the historic “Scholars’ Road,” a route that links the city of Kufa in Najaf to…

An in-depth feature from Arab News outlines how protracted conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa are inflicting long-lasting psychological, physical, and societal damage on children and young adults—threatening a generation’s future. The article underscores that millions of youth…

Misbah al-Hussein Foundation Distributes 1.5 Million Cups of Water to Arbaeen Pilgrims …………….. The Misbah al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development in Holy Karbala has launched a large-scale water distribution initiative for pilgrims participating in the Arbaeen commemoration of Imam…

Over Three Million Foreign Pilgrims Attend Arbaeen in Holy Karbala Without Security Incidents ………………. The Arbaeen pilgrimage in Holy Karbala has reached its peak with no security breaches recorded, according to Brigadier General Miqdad Miri, spokesperson for Iraq’s Supreme Committee…

Iraq: Basra Plans Direct Rail Link from Shalamcheh Border to Karbala …………….. Basra Governor Asaad Al-Eidani announced plans to develop the Shalamcheh border crossing into Iraq’s largest and most significant gateway, covering an area of 560 dunams. The upgrades include…

Four years into Taliban rule, UN Women warns Afghanistan is closer than ever to becoming a society where women are entirely erased from public life. Nearly 100 edicts since 2021 have restricted women’s education, work, movement, and dress — leaving…

High Air Pollution Alert Issued for London Amid Heatwave ………………. A high air pollution alert has been issued for London on Tuesday as temperatures are expected to exceed 30°C, the BBC reported. Forecasts from Imperial College London indicate strong sunshine…

Burkina Faso Hands Life Sentences to 13 in Terrorism Cases …………….. Burkina Faso has sentenced 13 people to life imprisonment for terrorism-related offenses, including involvement in a 2018 attack on the French embassy, media outlets reported. More than 60 others…

Former Afghan Officials Struggle with Hardship Four Years After Taliban Return ……………… Four years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, many former government employees continue to face severe economic difficulties, unemployment, and limited access to healthcare, Amu TV reported.…

Drought in Syria Threatens Agriculture and Food Security ———————————- A prolonged drought in Syria, particularly a severe one that lasted from 2006 to 2011, has had a devastating impact on the country’s agriculture and food security, Shia Waves Persian reported.…