Islam World

Iran: Nationwide Campaign Launched to Free 17,000 Prisoners During Muharram ————————— With the start of Muharram, a nationwide initiative has begun in Iran to assist in the release of 17,000 prisoners convicted of intentional crimes, Tehran Times reported. As of…

PKK Disarmament Process Expected to Begin Early July in Iraqi Kurdistan —————————- The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) is set to begin laying down its weapons in early July, marking a significant step towards ending over four decades of conflict, Arab…

Jordan Launches 3,000 Summer Quran Memorization Centers ———————————— In a recent announcement, Jordan’s Minister of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs and Sacred Places, Muhammad Al-Khalilah, revealed the opening of 3,000 summer Quran memorization centers for both boys and girls across the country,…

Pakistan Releases Dozens of Afghans as Deportation Deadline Nears ……………….. Thirty-seven Afghan nationals were released from Pakistani prisons and returned to Afghanistan over the past two days, according to the Taliban-run Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation. The individuals crossed back…

Iran Reports 935 Dead in Short War With Israel Amid Nuclear Tensions ………………… Iran has confirmed that 935 people, including 38 children and 102 women, were killed during its nearly two-week conflict with Israel, according to state media. The war…

Trump Lifts Decades-Old Sanctions on Syria After Regime Change ………….. U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday ending the United States’ longstanding sanctions program on Syria, the White House announced. The move follows Trump’s pledge during a…

Monsoon Rains Kill 57 in Pakistan, More Floods and Landslides Expected ……………….. At least 57 people have died and 99 others have been injured across Pakistan as torrential monsoon rains continue to batter the country, according to the National Disaster…

Over 15,000 Syrian Refugees Return from Jordan Amid Rising Repatriation ……………. Since May, more than 15,000 Syrian refugees registered with the UNHCR have made their way back to Syria from Jordan, marking a 45% rise from April’s numbers when nearly…

UN Report: 80% of Afghan Women Denied Education and Work …………….. A new report by UN Women has revealed an alarming deterioration in women’s rights in Afghanistan, describing the situation as the “most severe globally” in terms of restrictions and…

Saudi Arabia Faces Backlash Over Executions of African Migrants …………….. Saudi Arabia is facing mounting criticism from international human rights organizations following reports that the kingdom has carried out a new wave of executions targeting detainees from African countries, including…