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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…

Several Mediterranean rescue groups are urging the EU to change its policies, which they argue are contributing to the deaths of over 3,000 people last year. A 2023 decree has limited the response capacity of NGO-run civil fleets, forcing them…

The ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon has led to the displacement of over 88,000 residents, as reported by a UN spokesperson on Thursday. The UN and its partners say they are continuing to provide humanitarian aid to those who have…

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported a 30% increase in incidents affecting humanitarian access in Afghanistan in January 2024 compared to December 2023. In January, the UN agency recorded 137 incidents, up from…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau strongly condemned the acts of vandalism against the Islamic Center in Cambridge, reaffirming his support for Islamic communities against this hatred. Trudeau tweeted on X saying, “The rising rates of Islamophobia across the country are…

Amnesty International called on Wednesday for the adoption of a historic treaty on legal cooperation between countries regarding crimes specified in international law, including genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, to help provide new tools in achieving justice and…

A new academic study has recommended giving sufficient attention to orphans in the Holy city of Karbala and Iraq in general, in support of the Charter for the Protection of Iraqi Orphans project. The study, conducted by Iraqi researcher Ahmed…