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Iraq’s Parliament Approves Jaafari Personal Status Law …………… The Iraqi Council of Representatives has approved a new codification of personal status laws based on Jaafari jurisprudence. During its seventh session of the current legislative term, held on Wednesday, August 27,…

Iraq and Iran Aim to Boost Annual Tourism to 10 Million Visitors ……………….. Iraq and Iran have announced plans to increase annual tourist exchanges between the two countries to 10 million visitors. Iraqi Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities, Ahmed…

Tensions Rise in UP’s Pilibhit as Hindu Groups Object to Mosque Activities —————————————- Tensions have escalated in the Ghazipur Mughal village of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh, where local Hindu groups and right-wing organizations have raised objections to long-standing Muslim prayers…

Lebanon Faces Worst Water Shortage in Decades Amid 51% Drop in Rainfall ——————————————- Lebanon is grappling with its most severe water shortage in decades, prompting an urgent call for action from Energy and Water Minister Joe Saddi, Anadolu Agency reported.…

Deadly Landslide Strikes Indian-Administered Kashmir: 33 Dead ———————— A massive landslide, triggered by heavy rains, has killed at least 33 people and injured over 20 near the Vaishno Devi shrine in the Jammu division of Indian-administered Kashmir, Anadolu Agency reported.…

UN Urges Pakistan to Extend Afghan Refugee Deportation Deadline —————————————– The United Nations has called on Pakistan to extend its deadline for the departure of Afghan refugees, citing humanitarian concerns and the need for a voluntary repatriation process, Khaama Press…

Iraqi Cabinet Approves Amendment to Samarra Heritage Law ……………. The Iraqi government has approved the second amendment to Law No. 5 of 2018, titled “Samarra, Capital of Islamic Civilization,” during its 34th regular cabinet session chaired by Prime Minister Mohammed…

Iraq’s Population Projected to Reach 75 Million by 2050 Amid Growing Challenges and Opportunities ………….. Iraq is experiencing rapid population growth at an annual rate of approximately 2.5%, adding over one million people each year. The country’s population currently exceeds…

Death Toll in Suwayda Clashes Rises to 1,895 Amid Reports of Mass Executions …………. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has documented a total of 1,895 deaths since July 13, following intense clashes, field executions, and Israeli airstrikes across various…

UN Warns of Desertification Threat to Iraq’s Water and Agricultural Security …………… The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that Iraq is facing severe environmental challenges, with over 27 million dunams (2.7 million hectares) of land already affected by…