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UN: Afghan Quake Destroyed Over 5,200 Homes …………… The United Nations says preliminary assessments of last month’s powerful earthquake in Afghanistan show more than 5,200 homes were destroyed and nearly 700 others damaged across 49 villages. The quake, which struck…

Afghanistan and Pakistan are facing a series of interlinked crises, spanning natural disasters, insurgency, and human rights violations, with mounting concerns over civilian welfare and humanitarian access. Despite an influx of international assistance following the 6.0-magnitude earthquake on August 31,…

Moves Intensify Toward Dismantling Syria’s al-Hol Camp …………… Developments surrounding Syria’s al-Hol camp in the northeast are accelerating, with growing indications that efforts to dismantle the facility may soon move forward. Once established as a refuge for displaced people, the…

Baghdad International Book Fair Opens Its 26th Edition …………….. Baghdad is preparing to host the 26th edition of the Baghdad International Book Fair, scheduled to run from September 10 to 21 at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds in Mansour district. The…

Iraq Selects “Kingdom of Reeds” as Official Oscar Entry …………… Iraq has officially nominated the film Kingdom of Reeds (The President’s Cake) by director Hassan Hadi as its submission for the Best International Feature category at the 2026 Academy Awards.…

Over 10,000 Killed in Syria in Nine Months Amid Rising Violence ……………. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Sunday that more than 10,672 people have been killed in Syria over the past nine months, following the collapse of…

Taliban Blocks Women From Entering UN Offices in Kabul Amid Growing Restrictions …………… Local sources in Kabul reported on Monday, September 8, 2025, that the Taliban has barred women from entering United Nations offices and compounds in the Afghan capital.…

Muslim communities across the world are simultaneously responding to natural disasters with solidarity, while also confronting Islamophobic politics and security threats at their places of worship. In India, relief efforts are underway for victims of the devastating floods in Punjab.…

German Scholar Embraces Islam After Years of Spiritual and Academic Journey …………. German orientalist Dr. Alfred Huber has embraced Islam after what he described as a long intellectual and spiritual journey with the Qur’an. Born in Vienna into a devout…

Rights Group Condemns Abduction of Minor in Syria’s Homs Province ………………. The Center for Documenting Violations Against Shia in Syria has denounced the abduction of a teenage girl in Homs province on Saturday, September 6, 2025, holding the so-called “General…