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50,000 Pakistanis went missing in Iraq, minister says

50,000 Pakistanis went missing in Iraq, minister says

Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Chaudhry Salik Hussain said on Wednesday that 50,000 Pakistanis who traveled to Iraq for religious tourism did not return, without specifying the time frame for these disappearances, Arab News reported. Thousands of Pakistani pilgrims…
Japan’s population continues to decline due to aging, low birth rates, official data says

Japan’s population continues to decline due to aging, low birth rates, official data says

Japan’s population has decreased for the 15th consecutive year, with a drop of over half a million people, according to government data released on Wednesday, attributing the decline to an aging population and low birth rates. Last year, Japan recorded…
Two individuals injured in car bombing in northern Moscow

Two individuals injured in car bombing in northern Moscow

A car explosion in northern Moscow left two people injured and a residential building badly damaged, news reports said on Wednesday. The car’s 49-year-old driver was injured immediately after getting into the vehicle, while a woman sustained facial injuries. Both…
At least 18 people dead in plane crash in Nepal

At least 18 people dead in plane crash in Nepal

At least 18 people died when a small plane crashed and caught fire during takeoff from Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, on Wednesday, according to news reports citing local officials. Officials confirmed to media outlets that the plane, which had two crew…
Freemuslim Association deplores France’s decision to ban hijab during Paris Olympics

Freemuslim Association deplores France’s decision to ban hijab during Paris Olympics

The Freemuslim Association, an anti-violence organization, has strongly condemned the decision by the French Minister of Sports to ban the wearing of the hijab by French athletes participating in the Paris 2024 Olympics, stating that this discriminatory measure represents a…
Iraq cancels visa fees for two age groups traveling to Turkey

Iraq cancels visa fees for two age groups traveling to Turkey

The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today that it has reached an agreement with its Turkish counterpart to exempt two age groups from visa requirements for travel to Turkey. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq stated in a…
UNRWA demands immediate opening of crossings to deliver food aid to Gazans

UNRWA demands immediate opening of crossings to deliver food aid to Gazans

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) stated that the people of the Gaza Strip “have lost all means of life,” demanding the opening of crossings and the entry of sufficient food…
U.S. Religious Freedom Report highlights anti-Shia practice in Morocco

U.S. Religious Freedom Report highlights anti-Shia practice in Morocco

The U.S. Department of State issued a report on Thursday regarding religious freedoms in Morocco. The report confirmed the “ongoing suppression of Shia thought by the authorities in the kingdom and the circumventing of the 2017 ban on wearing the…
Kyrgyzstan repatriates over 600 citizens from detention camps in Syria and Iraq

Kyrgyzstan repatriates over 600 citizens from detention camps in Syria and Iraq

Kyrgyzstan has repatriated over 600 citizens from Syria and Iraq, according to the Kyrgyz state news agency AKIpress. The returnees, who had been living in detention camps, were linked to ISIS fighters and other terrorist groups, Shafaq News reported. The…
Following hijab and Eid ban, Tajik president bans name of “Mohammed”

Following hijab and Eid ban, Tajik president bans name of “Mohammed”

In a controversial move, the Tajikistan government has officially banned the wearing of the hijab and naming newborns “Mohammed,” in addition to prohibiting the celebration of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. This decision is part of a series of measures…
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