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New geological evidence confirms Khufu Pyramid’s construction date around 2500 BC
September 10, 2024
New geological evidence confirms Khufu Pyramid’s construction date around 2500 BC
A team of scientists has determined that Egypt’s Khufu Pyramid was built around 2500 BC, based on new geological evidence. The study, led by Dr. Gamal Al-Ashibi, found mineral pollution around Khufu’s port, indicating intense copper tool production during the…
HRW Calls for Independent Body to Address Human Rights Abuses in Afghanistan
September 10, 2024
HRW Calls for Independent Body to Address Human Rights Abuses in Afghanistan
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urgently urged the establishment of an independent body to hold accountable those responsible for ongoing human rights violations in Afghanistan, particularly since the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021. According to an article published by Amu…
Bomb Blast Targets Polio Workers in Pakistan
September 10, 2024
Bomb Blast Targets Polio Workers in Pakistan
A roadside bomb explosion in northwestern Pakistan injured at least 10 people, including anti-polio vaccinators and police personnel escorting them, VOA reported yesterday. The attack occurred on the opening day of a nationwide immunization campaign in the South Waziristan district.…
Thousands Rally in Islamabad Demanding Imran Khan’s Release
September 9, 2024
Thousands Rally in Islamabad Demanding Imran Khan’s Release
Thousands of supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan marched in Islamabad on Sunday, demanding his release from prison, Al Jazeera reported. Khan has been incarcerated for over a year on charges that his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), claims are…
Militarization Disrupts Education in Indian-Controlled Kashmir
September 9, 2024
Militarization Disrupts Education in Indian-Controlled Kashmir
A recent report by Kashmir Media Service highlights the severe impact of militarization on students’ education in Indian-controlled Jammu and Kashmir. Released on International Literacy Day, the report underscores that decades of the unresolved Kashmir dispute have led to harassment…
Clashes Between Taliban and Pakistani Forces Leave Two Dead, 11 Injured
September 9, 2024
Clashes Between Taliban and Pakistani Forces Leave Two Dead, 11 Injured
In ongoing clashes between the Taliban forces and the Pakistani military in Khost province’s Zazai Maidan district, two individuals, including a woman, have been killed, and eleven others injured, Tolo News reported. Local residents reported that the skirmishes began last…
Over 96,000 Afghans Leave for Iran and Pakistan in Just One Week
September 9, 2024
Over 96,000 Afghans Leave for Iran and Pakistan in Just One Week
More than 96,000 people left Afghanistan between August 25 and August 31, according to a report from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Amu TV reported yesterday. The report reveals that 67,944 individuals crossed into Iran, while 28,578 traveled to…
Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture launches tree planting campaign along Holy Najaf-Karbala Road
September 8, 2024
Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture launches tree planting campaign along Holy Najaf-Karbala Road
The Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture has launched a wide-ranging campaign to plant trees along the road connecting the holy cities of Karbala and Najaf. This initiative aims to enhance the environmental infrastructure of this vital route, which is used by…
Ancient Underground Canal System in Kirkuk Added to World Heritage List
September 8, 2024
Ancient Underground Canal System in Kirkuk Added to World Heritage List
The Iraqi Ministry of Water Resources announced yesterday that the Lower Kahreez Haji Beykhan, an ancient underground canal system in Kirkuk, has been included on the World Heritage List for Irrigation Structures, Shafaq News reported. This announcement was made during…
Nearly 18,000 Iraqis Remain in Al-Hol Camp Amid Repatriation Efforts
September 8, 2024
Nearly 18,000 Iraqis Remain in Al-Hol Camp Amid Repatriation Efforts
Iraq’s Ministry of Migration and Displaced reported that approximately 18,000 Iraqi nationals are still housed in the al-Hol camp in northeast Syria, which is known for holding individuals linked to ISIS, Rudaw news agency reported yesterday. Ali Abbas, the ministry’s…