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Saudi Arabia executes two citizens for ‘treason’ amid rising international criticism
October 22, 2024
Saudi Arabia executes two citizens for ‘treason’ amid rising international criticism
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior announced the execution of Khaled bin Mohammed bin Talih Al-Shahri and Omar bin Dhafer bin Ali Al-Shahri on October 21, 2024, for what it said was ‘treason’ and affiliation with a terrorist entity. The executions…
Iraq discovers 4,000-year-old archaeological site in Kirkuk
October 22, 2024
Iraq discovers 4,000-year-old archaeological site in Kirkuk
Iraq’s General Board of Antiquities and Heritage announced on Tuesday the discovery of significant archaeological findings at the Tel ‘Arab Kumbet’ site in Kirkuk province. Excavations revealed that the site dates back over 4,000 years, enhancing the understanding of the…
Migrant Workers at Carrefour in Saudi Arabia Face Exploitation, Report Reveals
October 22, 2024
Migrant Workers at Carrefour in Saudi Arabia Face Exploitation, Report Reveals
A new report by Amnesty International highlights severe exploitation of migrant workers at Carrefour sites in Saudi Arabia. The investigation reveals that workers were misled by recruitment agents, forced to work excessive hours, denied days off, and cheated out of…
Gunmen Kill Seven in Kashmir Tunnel Project Attack
October 22, 2024
Gunmen Kill Seven in Kashmir Tunnel Project Attack
In a shocking attack on October 21, gunmen killed seven people and injured at least five others at a construction camp for a strategic tunnel project near Sonamarg, Indian-administered Kashmir, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Police have labeled the incident a…
Polio Cases Rise in Pakistan Ahead of Vaccination Campaign
October 22, 2024
Polio Cases Rise in Pakistan Ahead of Vaccination Campaign
Polio cases are surging in Pakistan, with 39 new infections reported since January, compared to just six last year, Arab News reported yesterday. Anwarul Haq from the National Emergency Operation Center for Polio Eradication highlighted the urgency of a new…
Taliban to Convert State Television Stations into Radio Outlets
October 21, 2024
Taliban to Convert State Television Stations into Radio Outlets
The Taliban is reportedly planning to convert state television stations into radio outlets following its ban on broadcasting images of living beings, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. Sources indicate that staff from the national television network in Kabul and other provinces…
Pakistani Senate Approves Legislation to Enhance Islamic Banking Framework
October 21, 2024
Pakistani Senate Approves Legislation to Enhance Islamic Banking Framework
In a late-night session on Saturday, the Senate passed the Banking Companies Amendment Bill, aimed at strengthening the legal framework for Islamic banking in Pakistan, Dawn reported yesterday. The session, initially scheduled for 11 AM, faced multiple delays due to…
Open Mosque Day in La Mirada Promotes Understanding of Islam
October 19, 2024
Open Mosque Day in La Mirada Promotes Understanding of Islam
La Mirada Masjid, located in Los Angeles County, California, will host its annual “Open Mosque Day” on Sunday, October 20, inviting community members to learn about Islam and foster interfaith dialogue, Whittier Daily News reported. Since its inception in 2011,…
70% of Children in Afghanistan Live in Poverty, New Report Reveals
October 19, 2024
70% of Children in Afghanistan Live in Poverty, New Report Reveals
A recent report from the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) indicates that 70 percent of children under 18 in Afghanistan live in poverty, significantly surpassing the 57.8 percent rate for adults, Amu TV revealed yesterday. Jointly published by the United Nations…
Iraqi Airstrikes Target Senior Daesh Leader
October 19, 2024
Iraqi Airstrikes Target Senior Daesh Leader
Iraqi airstrikes on October 14 killed a senior Daesh leader and three militants, Arab News reported citing the US Central Command (CENTCOM). The strikes, carried out by Iraqi security forces in northeastern Iraq, were supported by intelligence from the international…