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The annual Arbaeen commemoration of Imam al-Hussein’s martyrdom, peace be upon him, has witnessed a historic influx of pilgrims from around the world. According to official figures, nearly 3 million pilgrims have entered Iraq through various entry points during the…

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai urged the Taliban regime on Sunday to permit education for girls and women. In a post on X marking the 105th anniversary of Afghanistan’s independence, Karzai called on the nation’s citizens to unite for learning…

Pakistan has deported over 32,000 Afghan migrants in the past month, with the total number expelled since October 2023 reaching 691,000, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Between July 21 and August 16, authorities sent back 11,054 children, 9,320 women, and 11,826…

Lebanon’s state electricity company (EDL) announced on Saturday that it has ceased supplying power after its final operational power plant depleted its fuel reserves, The National reported. The company warned that this would impact critical infrastructure, including the airport, port,…

For the first time, the Iraqi city of Tuz Khurmatu witnessed the launch of a large central Mawkib to serve the pilgrims of the Holy Arbaeen of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, along the “Ya Zainab” route, which passes…

A massive fish die-off in the drought-stricken marshlands of southern Iraq has sparked warnings from officials about a looming “environmental and economic catastrophe.” “Hawizeh Marshes have seen millions of fish die due to the failure to release water, leading to…

An Israeli airstrike has killed at least ten people in Nabatiyeh, a town in southern Lebanon, CNN said Saturday citing Lebanon’s Ministry of Health. In response to the attack, Hezbollah launched multiple retaliatory rockets targeting Israel. All of the victims…

Local sources announced the opening of the first floor of Talle Aqilah of Bani Hashem Sayyida Zainab al-Kubra, peace be upon her, in the holy city of Karbala. It should be noted that this part of the development project of…

As the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage is unfolding, over 2.2 million pilgrims have crossed from Iran into Iraq, Shafaq News reported today citing Majid Mirahmadi, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Interior. Among them, more than 450,000 are foreign pilgrims. The influx includes…

In the three years since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, 1,182 civilians have been killed, with an additional 2,904 injured, Amu TV reported yesterday citing the United Nations. The U.N. documented 15,865 security-related incidents during this period, including 361…