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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…

Taliban Controls Mosque Sermons to Enforce Women’s Restrictions ————————————– The Taliban are exerting control over Friday sermons in mosques throughout Afghanistan, according to a report from amu.tv. Sources indicate that the Taliban-run Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs and security…

UN Warns of Severe Drought in Afghanistan ———————————– The United Nations has issued a warning that a severe drought is threatening food security and livelihoods across Afghanistan. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that reduced…

Scholar: Imam Hussein’s Movement a Model for Building a Sustainable Civilization ——————————- The uprising of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) is not merely a historical event but a comprehensive model for building a dynamic and sustainable civilization, according to…

Afghan Women Face Hardship and Fear After Mass Deportations from Iran ……………………. Thousands of Afghan women deported from Iran are now struggling with homelessness, unemployment, and strict Taliban restrictions in Afghanistan. Aid agencies warn that female-headed households face heightened risks…

Global Reports Warn of Rising State Actions Against Muslims in India ……………….. A detailed investigation by The Wire, citing findings from global media outlets, human rights groups, academic bodies, and diaspora activists, highlights growing international concern over alleged state-backed actions…