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Challenges Persist in Syria’s Recovery Amid Returnee Needs and Ongoing Human Rights Concerns
May 16, 2025
Challenges Persist in Syria’s Recovery Amid Returnee Needs and Ongoing Human Rights Concerns
A recent report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) highlights the urgent need for economic opportunities and essential services to support the return of nearly 1.87 million displaced Syrians, Reliefweb.com reported. The Communities of Return Index Report surveyed 1,100…
Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia Face Deadly Workplace Hazards and Denied Justice
May 16, 2025
Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia Face Deadly Workplace Hazards and Denied Justice
Scores of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia continue to die in avoidable workplace accidents, including falls from buildings, electrocutions, and decapitations, amid systemic failures to protect them, investigate deaths, and provide compensation, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Fairsquare.…
Arab foreign ministers convene in Baghdad to prepare for annual summit
May 15, 2025
Arab foreign ministers convene in Baghdad to prepare for annual summit
Arab foreign ministers gathered in Baghdad on Thursday to prepare for the upcoming annual Arab summit, scheduled for May 17, Anadolu Agency reported. The meeting opened with a speech by Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani, representing the current chair of…
Namira Mosque Launches Shading, Cooling Project to Support Pilgrims During Hajj
May 15, 2025
Namira Mosque Launches Shading, Cooling Project to Support Pilgrims During Hajj
A major shading and cooling project has been launched at the Namira Mosque courtyards in Arafat, Saudi Arabia, to support pilgrims during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Iqna reported. The initiative aims to alleviate the extreme heat experienced by worshippers, enhancing…
US Muslim group praises Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria
May 15, 2025
US Muslim group praises Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the largest Muslim civil liberties organization in the US, has hailed President Donald Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria, Anadolu Agency reported. Announced during the 2025 Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, Trump described…
Trump to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria amid new leadership
May 15, 2025
Trump to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria amid new leadership
The U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the United States will lift sanctions on Syria, marking a major policy shift following the fall of the former regime, the NY Times reported. The announcement came during a business forum…
Sectarian killings surge in Syria’s Hama province, 122 dead in 2025
May 14, 2025
Sectarian killings surge in Syria’s Hama province, 122 dead in 2025
Hama province in central Syria has witnessed a sharp rise in targeted killings since the start of 2025, with 122 people reported dead amid deteriorating security and growing sectarian tensions. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the victims…
Taliban shuts down UN-backed girls’ schools in Afghanistan
May 14, 2025
Taliban shuts down UN-backed girls’ schools in Afghanistan
The Taliban has closed several community-based girls’ schools in Afghanistan’s Logar and Paktika provinces, sparking condemnation from women’s rights groups. The schools, established by the United Nations through agencies like UNICEF and the Global Partnership for Education, provided essential learning…
Deadly Clashes Between India and Pakistan Leave Over 50 Dead, Ceasefire Holds
May 14, 2025
Deadly Clashes Between India and Pakistan Leave Over 50 Dead, Ceasefire Holds
At least 51 people, including 40 civilians and 11 armed personnel, have been killed in recent hostilities between India and Pakistan, Anadolu Agency reported. The casualties include seven women and 15 children, with 199 others injured. Among the armed forces…
Syrian Government warns Kurds against delay in integrating into state
May 14, 2025
Syrian Government warns Kurds against delay in integrating into state
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani has urged the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to promptly implement an agreement integrating their autonomous administration into the Syrian state, Arab News reported. Speaking in Ankara, Al-Shaibani warned that delaying the deal, signed in…