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Police Confrontation at Multan Shiite Mosque Sparks Tensions Over Arbaeen ……………… A confrontation at a Shiite mosque in Pakistan’s Multan has raised concerns over religious freedoms ahead of Arbaeen commemorations. According to witnesses, a local police officer, accompanied by Punjab…

As the Taliban prepare to mark four years in power, Afghan women and girls describe severe psychological pressure and a deepening sense of hopelessness under sweeping restrictions on education, work, and public life, Amu TV reported. Since August 2021, girls…

Shia Devotees in Nili, Afghanistan, Hold Grand Mourning Ceremony for the Month of Safar ———————————- Lovers of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) in Nili, Afghanistan, solemnly commemorated the month of Safar with a grand mourning ceremony, Shia Waves Persian.…

Heat wave scorches 8 Middle East countries amid warnings of extreme temperatures, fire risk ————————————- A severe heat wave is currently affecting eight Middle East countries: Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait, Anadolu Agency reported. Meteorological agencies…

US flags Balochistan Liberation Army, Majeed Brigade in Pakistan as terrorist groups ————————————————— The U.S. has designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its armed wing, the Majeed Brigade, as terrorist organizations, Anadolu Agency reported. This designation was made on…

UN Security Council Condemns Violence Against Civilians in Syria ———————————— Based on a report from JURIST News, the UN Security Council has met to address the escalating violence against civilians in Syria’s Sweida region. The council adopted a presidential statement…

55,000 Displaced from Pakistan’s Bajaur During Military Operation, KP Assembly Told ————————- The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly was informed that a military offensive in the Bajaur tribal district has displaced approximately 55,000 people, Dawn E-Paper reported. The issue was raised…

Iraq: Basra Plans Direct Rail Link from Shalamcheh Border to Karbala …………….. Basra Governor Asaad Al-Eidani announced plans to develop the Shalamcheh border crossing into Iraq’s largest and most significant gateway, covering an area of 560 dunams. The upgrades include…

Four years into Taliban rule, UN Women warns Afghanistan is closer than ever to becoming a society where women are entirely erased from public life. Nearly 100 edicts since 2021 have restricted women’s education, work, movement, and dress — leaving…

Former Afghan Officials Struggle with Hardship Four Years After Taliban Return ……………… Four years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, many former government employees continue to face severe economic difficulties, unemployment, and limited access to healthcare, Amu TV reported.…