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Severe monsoon flooding across Pakistan’s Punjab province has submerged over 2,000 villages and affected more than two million people, causing widespread devastation to homes, farmland, and livestock. The worst floods in decades have displaced hundreds of thousands, destroyed vital crops,…

Kuwait Replaces Jail Time with Community Service for Traffic Violations ——————————— In a significant overhaul of its traffic laws, Kuwait has officially replaced jail sentences for certain traffic offenses with mandatory community service, a move confirmed by the Ministry of…

Continued Executions in Saudi Arabia Spark Global Concern Over Human Rights ————————————— Amid promises of reform, Saudi Arabia faces mounting international criticism as executions continue, particularly affecting Shia communities in the Eastern Province. According to Shia Waves Persian citing Arabic…

Shia Teachers in Balkh Strive to Educate Underprivileged Students —————————– In Balkh province, Afghanistan, Shia teachers are using all available resources and forming dedicated educational teams to provide learning opportunities for underprivileged students. According to the Shia Waves Agency, despite…

Saudi Arabia Gradually Reduces Religious Studies in Universities Amid Higher Education Overhaul ————————————– Saudi Arabia is undertaking a major overhaul of its higher education system, gradually phasing out religious studies programs in favor of disciplines such as arts, tourism, and…

The death toll from the devastating earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan on Sunday night climbed to 1,124, the Afghan Red Crescent said on Tuesday. At least 3,251 people have been injured, while the quake destroyed over 8,000 houses, the humanitarian…

Syrian Activists Launch “Syrian Prisons Museum” to Document Saydnaya Abuses ………….. A group of Syrian activists has launched an interactive website titled Syrian Prisons Museum, aimed at documenting the atrocities committed in Saydnaya Prison during the rule of former President…

Iraq: Thousands Gather in Balad to Commemorate Imam al-Askari’s Martyrdom ……………. Over the past three days, large crowds of mourners from across Iraq and other countries gathered at the shrine of Sayyid Muhammad, known as “Sab’ al-Dujail,” in Balad, Salah…

Pakistan Establishes New Land Port Authority to Boost Regional Trade ——————————————- President Asif Ali Zardari has given his assent to the Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill, 2025, which will create a statutory body to manage border crossings and streamline the…

Taliban’s Arbitrary Arrests Rise Sixfold in 2025, Rights Group Warns ————————————– The Afghan human rights organization Rawadari has reported a sharp increase in arbitrary detentions under Taliban rule, with at least 1,509 people — including 16 women — arrested in…