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		Kashmir Holds First Regional Elections Since Losing Autonomy
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 18, 2024
Kashmir Holds First Regional Elections Since Losing Autonomy
						Approximately nine million registered voters are participating in the election for the 90-seat legislative assembly, with the first phase of voting taking place today. Subsequent rounds are scheduled for September 25 and October 1, with results expected on October 8.…					
				
			
		Israel Reportedly Embedded Explosives in Hezbollah’s Pagers Ordered from Taiwan
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 18, 2024
Israel Reportedly Embedded Explosives in Hezbollah’s Pagers Ordered from Taiwan
						On September 18, The New York Times reported that Israel targeted Hezbollah by embedding explosives in pagers imported from Taiwan, Anadolu Agency revealed on Wednesday. According to U.S. and other officials, the pagers, primarily the AP924 model from Gold Apollo,…					
				
			
		Polio Outbreak Threatens Afghanistan as Vaccination Campaign Suspended
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 18, 2024
Polio Outbreak Threatens Afghanistan as Vaccination Campaign Suspended
						Afghanistan faces a heightened risk of polio outbreaks after the Taliban suspended its vaccination campaign due to security concerns and restrictions on women’s participation, The Guardian reported yesterday. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported 18 new polio cases this year,…					
				
			
		45,000 Afghans Sought Asylum in Europe in 2024, Reports EUAA
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 18, 2024
45,000 Afghans Sought Asylum in Europe in 2024, Reports EUAA
						In the first half of 2024, 45,000 Afghans applied for asylum in European countries, Khaama Press reported yesterday citing the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). It added that, by July, a total of 513,000 asylum applications were recorded across…					
				
			
		Taliban Impose Ban on Shia Religious Texts, Deride Followers as ‘Polytheists’
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 18, 2024
Taliban Impose Ban on Shia Religious Texts, Deride Followers as ‘Polytheists’
						The Taliban have intensified restrictions against Shia Muslims in Afghanistan, banning the import of Shia religious books and prayer texts, an article by Hasht-e-Subh Daily revealed yesterday. Pilgrims returning from Karbala report harsh treatment at border crossings, particularly at Islam…					
				
			
		At least 9 killed, over 2,700 injured after pager blasts in Lebanon
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 17, 2024
At least 9 killed, over 2,700 injured after pager blasts in Lebanon
						At least nine people, including a child, were killed and more than 2,750 injured in a cyberattack allegedly carried out by Israel on Tuesday, according to news reports and Lebanese officials. A Hezbollah official, who requested anonymity, described the pager…					
				
			
		Over 26M children deprived of education in Pakistan, ministry says
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 17, 2024
Over 26M children deprived of education in Pakistan, ministry says
						The Ministry of Education in Pakistan has announced that 26.2 million children across the country are not enrolled in schools, revealing a serious educational crisis facing Pakistan. These figures were disclosed during a session of the National Assembly. According to…					
				
			
		WFP Reports Many Afghan Children Attend School Hungry
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 17, 2024
WFP Reports Many Afghan Children Attend School Hungry
						The World Food Programme (WFP) has revealed that many children in Afghanistan go to school on empty stomachs, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a report released on September 16, the WFP highlighted the importance of school meals for learning, stating…					
				
			
		Surge in Human Trafficking in Afghanistan: A Growing Crisis
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 17, 2024
Surge in Human Trafficking in Afghanistan: A Growing Crisis
						Human trafficking in Afghanistan has surged dramatically over the past year, with networks exploiting vulnerable youth amid worsening economic conditions, according to a recent survey by Amu TV. The crisis is particularly acute in border provinces, where desperation drives many…					
				
			
		Taliban Suspends Polio Vaccination Campaign in Afghanistan
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 16, 2024
Taliban Suspends Polio Vaccination Campaign in Afghanistan
						The Taliban has suspended a polio vaccination campaign in Afghanistan, according to a report by the Associated Press citing the United Nations. The reason for the suspension remains unclear, with no official comments from Taliban representatives. Afghanistan and Pakistan are…					
				
			 
				