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The Afghan government reportedly freed on Saturday 50 more Taliban prisoners hoping that the country can start long-expected peace negotiations. The Afghan government reportedly freed on Saturday 50 more Taliban prisoners hoping that the country can start long-expected peace negotiations.…

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged people on Saturday to observe health protocols and practice social distancing during upcoming Muslim festivities, as a health official said there had been a surge in coronavirus infections in a major holy city.    Iranian…

Husseini processions and groups in the holy Karbala discussed the possibility of reviving Husseini rituals while observing health and preventive measures Husseini processions and groups in the holy Karbala discussed the possibility of reviving Husseini rituals while observing health and…

With the approach of Eid Al-Adha holiday next Friday, 7 Arab countries decided to cancel the Eid Al-Adha prayer, due to the pandemic of the Coronavirus emerging.   With the approach of Eid Al-Adha holiday next Friday, 7 Arab countries…

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have called on Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifah to either commute or pardon twelve imprisoned pro-democracy activists,   Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have called on Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa…

At least 97 Yemeni healthcare workers have died from Covid-19 as the disease ravages the war-torn country, according to a report that gives an insight into the true scale of Yemen’s poorly documented outbreak.   At least 97 Yemeni healthcare…

Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Senior Undersecretary Abdul Karim Hashem on Friday (July 24) called for Saudi Arabia to put in protocols to facilitate travel of Iraqi nationals to the Kingdom and boost investment.     Iraqi Ministry of Foreign…

Two police officers were killed and a provincial police chief was wounded during a shooting at a police vehicle in Kalakan, a district on the northern outskirts of Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday, police confirmed.   Two police officers were…

Two civilians were killed in a bomb attack in northeastern Syria, local security sources said Thursday.   Two civilians were killed in a bomb attack in northeastern Syria, local security sources said Thursday. A car bomb detonated near the local…

Millions of people in Arab countries are expected to be forced into poverty as the pandemic shrinks the region’s economy, according to the UN.   Millions of people in Arab countries are expected to be forced into poverty as the…