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UN report on ISIS crimes against women in Iraq is incomplete, observers say

UN report on ISIS crimes against women in Iraq is incomplete, observers say

Observers stated to the digital content of the Iraqi Center for Documentation of Extremist Crimes that the report issued by the United Nations investigative team “UNITAD” is incomplete, as it overlooked the documented crimes committed against Shia Turkmen women in…
Turkish air strike kills PKK youth leader in Iraq

Turkish air strike kills PKK youth leader in Iraq

A top PKK member leading the group’s youth branch was killed in a drone strike by Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT), Daily Sabah reported today. According to Turkish Intelligence authorities, the target was preparing for an arson attack in Türkiye’s…
UN bodies call for global action on women’s rights in Afghanistan

UN bodies call for global action on women’s rights in Afghanistan

A joint report by UN Women, the International Organization for Migration, and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has revealed significant challenges faced by Afghan women, urging global attention and action. The report, “Situation of Women in Afghanistan,” emphasizes…
Indian court confirms end of special status for Kashmir

Indian court confirms end of special status for Kashmir

India’s Supreme Court has upheld the government’s decision to revoke special status for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Ruling on Monday, the court also ordered the region to hold local elections by September 30 next year. The decision is…
Pakistan: Blast in Balochistan kills 1 policeman, injures 2

Pakistan: Blast in Balochistan kills 1 policeman, injures 2

A blast hit a police vehicle in Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province on Sunday, leaving one policeman dead and injuring two others, local media reported. The blast took place near Sultan Ibrahim Chowk area of Khuzdar district of the province, killing…

Research at Binghamton University in the US shows that praying can benefit physical health, AboutIslam website cited a study in an article published on December 9. The researchers say that the physical motions completed during salat, if performed regularly and…
Pakistani soldiers kill 5 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistani soldiers kill 5 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Five terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Mullazai area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district, the army’s media affairs wing said on Friday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the killed terrorists remained actively involved in…
UNESCO recognises Ramadan meal tradition of Iftar

UNESCO recognises Ramadan meal tradition of Iftar

The UN cultural agency on Wednesday recognised iftar, the meal that breaks the daytime fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, on its list of intangible cultural heritage. The UN agency’s recognition came following the application for the sociocultural…
Pakistan: 9 dead, 25 injured in ‘terrorist’ attack on passenger bus

Pakistan: 9 dead, 25 injured in ‘terrorist’ attack on passenger bus

At least nine people were killed, and 25 others injured when unidentified assailants opened fire on a passenger bus in Pakistani city of Chilas located in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). The armed assailants on motorcycles fired indiscriminately at the bus, which was…
Women’s rights activists face increasing pressure in Taliba-ruled Afghanistan, HRW says

Women’s rights activists face increasing pressure in Taliba-ruled Afghanistan, HRW says

Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a report on Friday revealed that women’s rights activists in Afghanistan are facing alarming threats and attacks under the Taliban rule, Amu News reported. The organization has highlighted the stories of several women who are…
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