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Taliban threatens UN female staff in Afghanistan, prompting remote work shift
May 27, 2025
Taliban threatens UN female staff in Afghanistan, prompting remote work shift
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reported a serious escalation in threats against its female staff by Taliban members. According to sources in Kabul, armed Taliban forces have recently raided the homes of several women employed by…
Iraq: Millions of Shia Muslims mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad
May 27, 2025
Iraq: Millions of Shia Muslims mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad
Millions of Shia Muslims gathered today in the holy city of Kadhimiya, Baghdad, to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Jawad (peace be upon him), the ninth Imam of the Ahl al-Bayt. The observance falls annually on…
WHO reports closure of 202 health facilities in Afghanistan amid funding cuts
May 27, 2025
WHO reports closure of 202 health facilities in Afghanistan amid funding cuts
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported the suspension or closure of 202 humanitarian health facilities across Afghanistan by March 25, due to a sharp reduction in funding. The closures, detailed in the organization’s March situation report, directly affect an…
Over 30 citizens killed in Karachi by robbers in five months, police data shows
May 27, 2025
Over 30 citizens killed in Karachi by robbers in five months, police data shows
Police data reveals that 33 people have been killed by robbers in Karachi over the past five months, with 23 cases solved and 10 still under investigation, said SSP Mohammed Shoaib Memon of the Special Investigation Unit (SIU), Dawn newspaper…
New Kaaba Exhibition Opens in Mecca for 2025 Hajj Pilgrims
May 26, 2025
New Kaaba Exhibition Opens in Mecca for 2025 Hajj Pilgrims
A new exhibition dedicated to the history of the Kaaba has been launched in Mecca to coincide with the 2025 Hajj season, Iqna reported. The “First House” exhibition, inaugurated by the General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque…
Over 1,200 Afghan nationals released from Pakistani prisons in 15 days
May 26, 2025
Over 1,200 Afghan nationals released from Pakistani prisons in 15 days
Over 1,200 Afghan nationals have been released from Pakistani prisons and returned to Afghanistan within the last 15 days, Amu TV reported. Between May 8 and May 24, a total of 1,284 Afghan detainees were freed from various detention facilities…
Prominent Pakistani Journalist Latif Baloch shot dead in Balochistan
May 26, 2025
Prominent Pakistani Journalist Latif Baloch shot dead in Balochistan
Prominent Pakistani journalist Latif Baloch was shot dead by unknown gunmen at his home in Awaran, Balochistan, on Saturday, Khaama Press reported. Police reports state that armed assailants stormed his residence and fatally shot him. Authorities have launched an investigation…
Kuwait Revokes Citizenship of Over 37,000, Raising Human Rights Concerns
May 26, 2025
Kuwait Revokes Citizenship of Over 37,000, Raising Human Rights Concerns
Since August 2024, Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of more than 37,000 people, mostly migrant women who had acquired citizenship through marriage, sparking widespread criticism from human rights organizations and regional analysts, Khaama Press reported. This mass revocation is part…
Measles Outbreak Claims 357 Lives in Afghanistan, WHO Reports Surge in Cases
May 26, 2025
Measles Outbreak Claims 357 Lives in Afghanistan, WHO Reports Surge in Cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed 357 measles-related deaths in Afghanistan since January 2025, with over 55,000 suspected cases reported nationwide, Khaama press reported. The outbreak has disproportionately affected children, accounting for the majority of fatalities. Helmand, Nuristan, and…
Iraq Faces Worst Water Crisis in 80 Years, Cuts Farm Output
May 26, 2025
Iraq Faces Worst Water Crisis in 80 Years, Cuts Farm Output
Iraq is confronting its most severe water shortage since the 1940s, with reserves dropping to a critical 10 billion cubic meters—far below the 18 billion needed to sustain basic needs, Water Ministry officials announced Sunday. The crisis, described as “unprecedented…