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Iran’s rial hits record low as currency market volatility grows

Iran’s rial hits record low as currency market volatility grows

The Iranian rial has hit a record low, with the U.S. dollar surpassing 100,000 tomans in free-market trading. The euro reached 108,000 tomans, and the British pound climbed to 128,000 tomans. Gold prices have surged as well, with the Emami…
Najaf police unveil security plan for Imam Ali’s martyrdom anniversary

Najaf police unveil security plan for Imam Ali’s martyrdom anniversary

Najaf Police Command has announced a comprehensive security and service plan for the anniversary of Imam Ali’s martyrdom, which attracts millions of pilgrims, local news outlets reported. Police spokesperson Colonel Mufid Salem Al-Tahir stated that, under Interior Ministry directives, the…
Iraq to see rainfall and temperature drop in coming days

Iraq to see rainfall and temperature drop in coming days

The Iraqi Meteorological Authority announced its weather forecast for the coming days, predicting rainfall, dust storms, and a drop in temperatures across various regions. On Thursday, the weather will be clear to partly cloudy, with light rain in the eastern…
Afghanistan’s new academic year begins amid continued ban on girls’ education

Afghanistan’s new academic year begins amid continued ban on girls’ education

The new academic year in Afghanistan is set to begin on Thursday, March 20, in colder regions, as announced by the Ministry of Education. However, there was no mention of reopening schools for girls beyond grade six, marking the fourth…
Cancer Hospital Set to Open in Mosul

Cancer Hospital Set to Open in Mosul

Iraq is preparing to inaugurate a specialized cancer treatment hospital in Mosul, Nineveh province, according to a member of the provincial council, Rudaw reported. Ahmed Dubardani, part of the Nineveh Provincial Council’s health committee, announced that the hospital is in…
FSC Declares Women’s Inheritance Rights Denial as ‘Un-Islamic’

FSC Declares Women’s Inheritance Rights Denial as ‘Un-Islamic’

The Federal Shariat Court (FSC) has ruled that any custom denying women their inheritance rights, as granted by the Holy Quran and Sunnah, is un-Islamic and legally void, The Express Tribune reported. The ruling followed a petition by Syeda Fouzia…
HRW Reports Forced Returns of Afghan Refugees from Pakistan

HRW Reports Forced Returns of Afghan Refugees from Pakistan

Pakistani authorities are intensifying pressure on Afghan refugees to return to Afghanistan, where they face persecution by the Taliban and dire economic conditions, Human Rights Watch has warned. Since the Taliban takeover in August 2021, the human rights situation in…
UN Urges Inclusive Constitution for Syria Amid Minority Backlash

UN Urges Inclusive Constitution for Syria Amid Minority Backlash

The United Nations has called on Syria to establish an inclusive constitution that protects minority rights, following criticism of a recent constitutional declaration by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Rudaw reported. The declaration, signed on Thursday, consists of 53 articles focusing…
Fuel tanker explosion causes injuries in countryside of Syria’s capital, Damascus

Fuel tanker explosion causes injuries in countryside of Syria’s capital, Damascus

A massive explosion occurred on Tuesday inside a fuel depot and tanker gathering site at the beginning of Masraba Bridge in the countryside of Damascus, resulting in multiple injuries among those present in the area. Videos circulating online captured the…
Japan Donates $2.5 Million to Support Afghan Children

Japan Donates $2.5 Million to Support Afghan Children

UNICEF announced that the Japanese government has donated $2.5 million to assist vulnerable children in Afghanistan affected by natural disasters and ongoing crises, Khaama Press reported. This funding aims to provide essential services to those in need, particularly focusing on…
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