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Taliban bans women from national parks in Afghanistan
August 28, 2023
Taliban bans women from national parks in Afghanistan
The Taliban’s decision to ban women from entering national parks in Afghanistan has ignited outrage and concern both domestically and on the international stage. Recently, the Taliban have banned women from visiting one of Afghanistan’s most popular nation parks, Band-e-Amir,…
Over one million pilgrims entered Iraq until now to commemorate Arbaeen
August 28, 2023
Over one million pilgrims entered Iraq until now to commemorate Arbaeen
The Iraqi Border Crossings Authority revealed today Monday the number of foreign pilgrims who have arrived in Iraq to commemorate the Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The director of the Authority, Major General Omar Al-Waeli, said…
World Health Organization concerned about ban on health campaigns by Taliban
August 27, 2023
World Health Organization concerned about ban on health campaigns by Taliban
The World Health Organization says the risk of polio outbreaks increases as the Taliban ban health campaigns in Kandahar province in southern Afghanistan. This international organization warns that, as door-to-door medical campaigns have been limited in Kandahar, children in this…
Millions of children still need help one year after devastating flood in Pakistan
August 27, 2023
Millions of children still need help one year after devastating flood in Pakistan
UNICEF has expressed concern about the situation of needy children in the flooded areas of Pakistan one year after the devastating floods in this country, with millions of children still in need of emergency assistance with health, food and shelter.…
“Rain and temperature drop during this week”, says Iraqi weather forecast
August 27, 2023
“Rain and temperature drop during this week”, says Iraqi weather forecast
The Iraqi Meteorological Organization has forecast rain and temperature drop during this week.According to the announcement of this organization, the weather will be cloudy and rainy in the central region on Monday. It adds that, during the night, thunder and…
Bus Blast kills 11 laborers in Pakistan near Afghan border
August 22, 2023
Bus Blast kills 11 laborers in Pakistan near Afghan border
Eleven laborers were killed in a bomb blast in northwestern Pakistan near the border with Afghanistan, a local government official said Sunday. The device exploded after being attached to the vehicle they were traveling in on Saturday evening, Rehman Gul…
HRW: Saudi authorities kill hundreds of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers
August 22, 2023
HRW: Saudi authorities kill hundreds of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers
The Human Rights Watch has said in a report that Saudi border guards have killed at least hundreds of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers who tried to cross the Yemen-Saudi border between March 2022 and June 2023. The rights organization stressed in…
War-torn Syria witnesses huge general strike in protest to worsening living conditions
August 21, 2023
War-torn Syria witnesses huge general strike in protest to worsening living conditions
Hundreds of Syrians staged a general strike on Sunday, closing major roads in villages and cities, to show protest to deteriorating living conditions and price hikes, local media reported, amid a series of sporadic demonstrations in the country’s regime-held south.…
30 UN employees killed in Afghanistan in last two years
August 20, 2023
30 UN employees killed in Afghanistan in last two years
The United Nations confirms that at least 30 humanitarian agents of this organization were killed in Afghanistan in the last two years. The UN humanitarian affairs coordinator in Afghanistan described the circumstances and working environment of Afghanistan as challenging for…
The Guardian publishes photo of pilgrims heading towards Holy Karbala
August 18, 2023
The Guardian publishes photo of pilgrims heading towards Holy Karbala
The Guardian has published a photo of the honorable pilgrims walking towards the holy city of Karbala on its weekend’s best photo list. The newspaper said that the photo shows large numbers of pilgrims who set off from the southernmost…