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Iraq Moves to End Al-Hol Camp Crisis as Repatriations Continue ………………… Iraq’s National Security Adviser Qassem al-Araji announced on Monday that the issue of Syria’s al-Hol camp will be fully resolved by the end of this year. Al-Araji told the…

Over 3 Million Iranian Pilgrims Enter Iraq for Arbaeen in 20 Days ……………….. Iranian media report that more than three million Iranian pilgrims have crossed official border points into Iraq within 20 days to take part in the Arbaeen commemoration…

Iraq’s Defense Ministry Deploys Forces and Medical Units Ahead of Arbaeen ………………. As the Arbaeen pilgrimage peak nears amid rising temperatures, Iraq’s Ministry of Defense has deployed military units and medical equipment around Holy Karbala to secure pilgrims. Spokesperson Major…

Iran Orders Government Office Closures Amid Severe Heatwave and Power Strain ——————————— Iranian authorities have mandated the closure or reduced working hours of government offices in at least 15 of the country’s 31 provinces to curb electricity consumption amid a…

Pakistan Police Arrest 120 Opposition Activists Ahead of Protest ———————– Pakistani police arrested 120 activists from the opposition party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) overnight ahead of planned protests marking the second anniversary of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s imprisonment, Arab News…

Syria and UAE Firm Discuss Damascus Metro Project ——————————— Syrian officials have met with a delegation from a UAE-based investment company to discuss the funding and execution of a new metro system for the capital, Anadolu Agency reported. The meeting,…

Iraqis Turn to Solar Power as National Grid Struggles —————————— As Iraq’s power grid continues to falter, many Iraqis are adopting solar energy to meet their electricity needs, Arab News reported. Since the 2003 US-led invasion, Iraq has faced chronic…

Afghan Arba’een Pilgrimage Canceled Due to New Iranian Visa Policies ——————————- The Afghan Arba’een Committee has officially canceled the departure of Afghan pilgrims for the upcoming Arba’een 2025 ceremony. The decision was made in response to new and “unenforceable, illogical,…

Report Warns of “Gradual Death” of Bahraini Political Prisoner ————————- A new report from the Shia Waves news agency quoting Human Rights Watch highlights the case of a Bahraini political prisoner who is allegedly facing a “gradual death” due to…

Tensions Escalate in Bamyan as Shias Voice Anger Over Taliban Support for Kuchi Nomads ————————— Tensions are escalating in Afghanistan’s Bamyan province as Shia communities, primarily of the Hazara ethnic group, express anger over the Taliban’s reported support for Kuchi…