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CSTO Identifies Afghanistan as a Major Threat to Central Asia
February 8, 2025
CSTO Identifies Afghanistan as a Major Threat to Central Asia
Imangali Tasmagambetov, Chief of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), highlighted Afghanistan as a significant source of potential terrorism and drug trafficking threats to Central Asia, Khaama Press reported today. During a meeting on Saturday, February 8, he emphasized the…
Saudi Arabia’s Planned Executions of Shia Citizens Draw International Outcry
February 8, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Planned Executions of Shia Citizens Draw International Outcry
Saudi Arabia is poised to execute six Shia men, including five who were minors during their arrests for participating in peaceful protests in 2011 and 2012. This alarming development has drawn condemnation from the United Nations and various human rights…
Mufti Abdul Qayyum Zaheer Insults Imam al-Mahdi (peace be upon him) Again
February 7, 2025
Mufti Abdul Qayyum Zaheer Insults Imam al-Mahdi (peace be upon him) Again
Mufti Abdul Qayyum Zaheer has sparked controversy once more by insulting Imam al-Mahdi (peace be upon him) during recent social media interactions and on the national TV channel Neo News, Shiite News reported. His remarks, deemed offensive by many, included…
Tensions rise between Afghanistan and Pakistan over security concerns
February 7, 2025
Tensions rise between Afghanistan and Pakistan over security concerns
Relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have grown increasingly tense due to cross-border security issues and the presence of militant groups, Afghan news agency Khaama Press reported. While Pakistan has long maintained ties with the Taliban, recent developments suggest growing friction,…
Saudi Arabia executes two citizens amid accusations of using judiciary to silence dissent
February 7, 2025
Saudi Arabia executes two citizens amid accusations of using judiciary to silence dissent
Saudi authorities executed two citizens, Fahd bin Saud bin Hamad Al-Shammari and Sami bin Khalaf bin Aqil Al-Mutairi, on Wednesday after convicting them of “treason” and “supporting terrorism,” according to a statement from the Ministry of Interior. The ministry claimed…
Pakistan, China Strengthen Security Cooperation Amid Rising Militancy
February 7, 2025
Pakistan, China Strengthen Security Cooperation Amid Rising Militancy
During President Asif Ali Zardari’s five-day visit to Beijing, Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of Chinese personnel involved in development projects, as tensions rise due to ongoing militant attacks, VOA reported. In a joint communique issued on…
UNESCO Completes Restoration of Mosul Heritage Sites
February 7, 2025
UNESCO Completes Restoration of Mosul Heritage Sites
UNESCO on Wednesday celebrated the completion of its $115 million “Revive the Spirit of Mosul” program, restoring several key religious monuments damaged during the ISIS rule, The Art Newspaper reported. Notable sites, including the Al-Nouri Mosque, Al-Tahera Church, and Al-Saa’a…
Iran’s currency hits record low as US revives “Maximum Pressure” campaign
February 6, 2025
Iran’s currency hits record low as US revives “Maximum Pressure” campaign
Iran’s currency fell to a historic low of 850,000 rials to the dollar on Wednesday after the United States announced a renewed “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran, media reports said. The policy, ordered by US President Donald Trump, includes efforts…
Four Police Officers, Civilian Killed in Suspected Lashkar-e-Jhangvi Attack in Dera Ismail Khan
February 6, 2025
Four Police Officers, Civilian Killed in Suspected Lashkar-e-Jhangvi Attack in Dera Ismail Khan
Four police officers and one civilian were killed in a targeted attack in Daraban, a suburb of Dera Ismail Khan, on Monday morning, Shiite News reported. Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the assault, calling it a “cowardly act of…
South Korea pledges $3 million to aid displaced Afghans
February 5, 2025
South Korea pledges $3 million to aid displaced Afghans
South Korea has committed $3 million in humanitarian aid to support displaced Afghans, returning refugees, and vulnerable host communities, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) announced on Sunday. The funding will be used to build permanent shelters for 400 households, benefiting…