Islam World
Iraq Arrests Seven Suspected ISIS Members Across Three Provinces
March 27, 2025
Iraq Arrests Seven Suspected ISIS Members Across Three Provinces
Iraqi security forces arrested seven suspected Islamic State (ISIS) militants in operations across Anbar, Kirkuk, and Nineveh provinces, Rudaw reported. These arrests were made through well-planned ambushes and raids targeting terrorist locations. The suspects are wanted under Article 4 of…
Syria’s Interim Constitution Raises Concerns Over Potential Authoritarian Rule, Warns Human Rights Watch
March 27, 2025
Syria’s Interim Constitution Raises Concerns Over Potential Authoritarian Rule, Warns Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has expressed serious concerns regarding Syria’s interim constitution, suggesting it could pave the way for authoritarian governance. The organization highlighted that the proposed framework lacks essential safeguards for human rights and democratic processes, potentially undermining the…
UNICEF Reports Over 11 Million Afghan Children Vaccinated Against Polio in 2024
March 26, 2025
UNICEF Reports Over 11 Million Afghan Children Vaccinated Against Polio in 2024
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced that 11.6 million Afghan children under the age of five received polio vaccinations in 2024, Afghanistan International reported. UNICEF is committed to eradicating polio in Afghanistan, and Tajudeen Oyewale, the organization’s representative in…
UNHCR Suspends Aid to Refugees in Egypt Due to Funding Shortages
March 26, 2025
UNHCR Suspends Aid to Refugees in Egypt Due to Funding Shortages
The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) announced on Tuesday that it is suspending vital aid to refugees in Egypt, including medical care for many fleeing war-torn Sudan, due to a lack of funding, Arab News reported. The agency stated that…
Quranic Calligraphy Expo in Kashmir During Ramadan
March 26, 2025
Quranic Calligraphy Expo in Kashmir During Ramadan
An exhibition featuring Quranic and Islamic calligraphy has opened in Srinagar, located in Indian-administered Kashmir, Iqna reported. Organized by the Tebyan Quranic Institute, the event celebrates the holy month of Ramadan. The expo commenced on the 23rd day of Ramadan…
NRC scales back aid in Afghanistan amid funding shortages
March 26, 2025
NRC scales back aid in Afghanistan amid funding shortages
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has suspended parts of its humanitarian operations in Afghanistan and closed several provincial offices due to a significant drop in international aid. The cuts are expected to impact millions of Afghans, particularly women and children…
Six killed in Israeli strike on southern Syria
March 26, 2025
Six killed in Israeli strike on southern Syria
At least six people were killed on Tuesday in an Israeli attack on Koya in Syria’s southern Deraa province, according to Syria’s foreign ministry. Israel said the strike followed gunfire directed at its troops, though it did not specify whether…
Christians Warn of Threats Amid Violence in Syria
March 25, 2025
Christians Warn of Threats Amid Violence in Syria
One of the oldest Christian communities in the Middle East faces renewed dangers as violence escalates in Syria, leading to nearly 1,200 civilian deaths, primarily among Alawites, Newsweek reported. Rights groups report that Christians are also victims of crackdowns by…
Tuberculosis Remains a Major Health Challenge in Afghanistan
March 25, 2025
Tuberculosis Remains a Major Health Challenge in Afghanistan
On World Tuberculosis Day, March 24, the World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the ongoing public health crisis of tuberculosis (TB) in Afghanistan, reporting over 50,000 cases in 2024, Amu TV reported. The WHO’s recent report indicates that Afghanistan’s healthcare…
Tragic Fire Incident in Baramulla Destroys 8 to 10 Residential Houses
March 25, 2025
Tragic Fire Incident in Baramulla Destroys 8 to 10 Residential Houses
A devastating fire broke out on Monday evening in the Jalal Sahib area of Baramulla district, North Kashmir, resulting in damage to 8 to 10 residential houses. A senior official from the Fire and Emergency Services reported that all resources…