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Taliban authorities demolish Kabul roundabout dedicated to Hazara leader, sparking outrage
September 23, 2024
Taliban authorities demolish Kabul roundabout dedicated to Hazara leader, sparking outrage
The Taliban demolished a roundabout in western Kabul dedicated to Abdul Ali Mazari, a prominent Hazara Shia leader, triggering widespread outrage, local media reported. The “Global Hazara Council” condemned the move as an act of “cultural genocide” aimed at erasing…
Taliban Bans Live Political Broadcasts in Afghanistan
September 23, 2024
Taliban Bans Live Political Broadcasts in Afghanistan
On September 21, the Taliban imposed new restrictions on domestic media, banning live broadcasts of political programs. During a meeting with media executives, the group mandated that all political content must be pre-recorded and approved by the Taliban before airing.…
Pakistan: Roadside bomb targeting foreign diplomats’ convoy leaves one police officer dead
September 22, 2024
Pakistan: Roadside bomb targeting foreign diplomats’ convoy leaves one police officer dead
A roadside bomb targeted a convoy of foreign diplomats visiting Pakistan’s Swat Valley on Sunday, killing a police officer and injuring four others in the security detail, officials told Reuters on Sunday. Zahidullah Khan, Swat’s district police officer, said the…
Iraqi Forces Arrest Nine ISIS Suspects Amid Heightened Operations
September 22, 2024
Iraqi Forces Arrest Nine ISIS Suspects Amid Heightened Operations
Iraqi security forces announced the arrest of nine suspected ISIS members in Salahaddin province as part of a nationwide surge in anti-ISIS operations, Rudaw reported today. The arrests were made by the intelligence agency’s specialized terrorism units through coordinated efforts,…
Amnesty International Calls for Investigation After Deadly Explosions in Lebanon, Syria
September 22, 2024
Amnesty International Calls for Investigation After Deadly Explosions in Lebanon, Syria
Amnesty International has called for an international investigation following deadly explosions in Lebanon and Syria that killed at least 37 people, including 12 civilians, and injured over 2,931, Jurist News revealed on Saturday. The blasts, triggered by booby-trapped pagers and…
Thousands Rally in Lahore Demanding Release of Imran Khan
September 22, 2024
Thousands Rally in Lahore Demanding Release of Imran Khan
Thousands rallied in Lahore on Saturday, demanding the immediate release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently incarcerated, Anadolu Agency reported today. This marked the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party’s first major gathering since the February 8 general elections, where they…
Millions of Iraqi students begin new school year
September 22, 2024
Millions of Iraqi students begin new school year
The new school year officially began this Sunday morning, as schools across all provinces of Iraq welcomed students for the first day of classes. At exactly 8:00 AM today, the bells of more than 30,000 schools across Iraq rang, signaling the…
Coal mine explosion leaves at least 51 dead, 20 injured in eastern Iran
September 22, 2024
Coal mine explosion leaves at least 51 dead, 20 injured in eastern Iran
An explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran has resulted in the deaths of at least 51 people, with 20 others injured, according to Iranian state television. The blast, caused by a methane gas leak, occurred at a mine…
British Entrepreneur Alfie Best Jr Converts to Islam
September 22, 2024
British Entrepreneur Alfie Best Jr Converts to Islam
Alfie Best Jr, a well-known British entrepreneur and son of mobile home park tycoon Alfie Best Sr, has embraced Islam, Aaj News reported yesterday. Best Jr, who gained fame through reality television shows, shared his journey of conversion on a…
UNICEF Condemns Child Deaths in Recent Attacks on Lebanon
September 22, 2024
UNICEF Condemns Child Deaths in Recent Attacks on Lebanon
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell has expressed deep concern over the recent killing of children in Lebanon, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Reports indicate that at least five children were killed and several injured in attacks this week. Over the past…