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A Dhaka court has authorized police to interrogate journalists Shakil Ahmed and Farzana Rupa for four days in connection with the murder of a garment worker, VOA reported yesterday. The worker had participated in recent student protests against Prime Minister…

Bangladesh announced the cancellation of all higher secondary school and equivalent exams for 2024, following widespread protests by students in Dhaka, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The decision came just hours after hundreds stormed the Secretariat, demanding the cancellation of remaining…

As the annual Holy Arbaeen pilgrimage unfolds, the Karbala Health Department has implemented comprehensive measures to ensure the health and safety of millions of pilgrims. Dr. Anwar Hamid al-Khafaji, the department’s spokesperson and representative, revealed these plans during an interview…

Pakistan faced a day marked by tragedy and violence, with multiple incidents resulting in loss of life and injuries across different regions. In Swat, a van carrying 14 family members plunged into a ravine in the Chupriyal area of Matta…

An article published on Greater Kashmir on August 16 highlights the detrimental effects of excessive technology and social media use on children’s ability to form meaningful connections in classrooms. The study, based on a survey of 1,146 parents, reveals that…

The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan has triggered a catastrophic reversal of women’s and girls’ rights and a broader humanitarian crisis, according to multiple reports released on the third anniversary of their takeover. UNESCO has sounded the alarm over…

On July 24, more than 30 bodies were discovered in the Batangi-Mbau area of North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following a brutal attack by the Sunni extremist group, Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), Persecution.org website reported on Monday.…

A new study reveals that significant amounts of water may lie hidden beneath Mars’s surface, potentially forming an ocean, Al-Jazeera reported yesterday. The discovery stems from seismic data collected by NASA’s Mars InSight lander, which recorded over 1,300 marsquakes before…

More than 20,000 Rohingya Muslims and other residents have fled Maungdaw township in western Myanmar due to escalating violence between the military and the Arakan Army (AA), RFA reported yesterday. Since August 7, the AA has taken control of two-thirds…

The first Hussaini festival was held in Tal Afar, Ninawa Province, Iraq, to coordinate and prepare for the walking procession to visit Imam al-Hussein (peace be upon him). The festival was organized under the auspices of Hussaini Mawakib and associations…