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New Digital System “Tashreeh” Launched for Managing Pilgrim Traffic
April 15, 2025
New Digital System “Tashreeh” Launched for Managing Pilgrim Traffic
The Saudi Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with the Sadaia Agency, has launched a digital system named “Tashreeh” aimed at issuing entry permits for pilgrims and service personnel to Mecca and designated pilgrimage areas, Okaz.com.sa reported. The “Tashreeh” system allows…
Explosion Near Hazara Mosque in Afghanistan Kills One, Wounds Three
April 15, 2025
Explosion Near Hazara Mosque in Afghanistan Kills One, Wounds Three
An improvised explosive device detonated near the Seh Dokan mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif’s District 2 on Monday morning, killing one woman and injuring three others, Amu TV reported. The blast occurred at approximately 8:20 a.m. local time in this predominantly Hazara…
Afghan families fear for future as Pakistan expels undocumented migrants
April 14, 2025
Afghan families fear for future as Pakistan expels undocumented migrants
As Pakistan continues deporting undocumented migrants, many Afghan returnees express concern for their children’s future under Taliban rule. Families fear limited access to education and employment in Afghanistan, where economic conditions remain fragile. Over 861,000 Afghans have left or been…
Afghan Women Abroad Face Expulsion Risks Amid Visa and Funding Cuts
April 14, 2025
Afghan Women Abroad Face Expulsion Risks Amid Visa and Funding Cuts
Afghan women studying abroad are at risk of expulsion due to cuts in financial support and visa restrictions, Khaama Press reported citing human rights expert Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab. In a Forbes article, Dr. Ochab highlighted the dire situation for…
Iraqi ambassador to Syria pledges to restore religious tourism between Baghdad and Damascus
April 13, 2025
Iraqi ambassador to Syria pledges to restore religious tourism between Baghdad and Damascus
Iraq’s ambassador to Syria, Yassin Sharif Al-Hujami, visited the holy shrine of Sayyida Zaynab (peace be upon her) in the Damascus countryside, where he reviewed the site’s security and service conditions. According to a statement from the administration of the…
5,000 Iraqi graduates take oath at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine in Iraq’s Holy Karbala
April 13, 2025
5,000 Iraqi graduates take oath at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine in Iraq’s Holy Karbala
Around 5,000 graduating university students gathered at the shrine of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) in the holy city of Karbala to take their graduation oath, marking the central ceremony for the fifth annual nationwide graduation celebration for…
Iraq launches International Day of Babylonian Civilization
April 13, 2025
Iraq launches International Day of Babylonian Civilization
The Iraqi city of Babylon has launched the International Day of Babylonian Civilization, drawing wide participation from cultural and academic figures, as well as representatives of local, Arab, and international institutions. The three-day event aims to celebrate the rich historical…
Retirees Urge Taliban to Prioritize Pensions Over Funding Pakistani Madrasas
April 13, 2025
Retirees Urge Taliban to Prioritize Pensions Over Funding Pakistani Madrasas
A large group of retired government employees protested outside the pension office in Kabul, demanding the Taliban pay their long-overdue pensions, Afghanistan International reported. One retiree criticized the Taliban’s financial priorities, urging them to stop funding religious seminaries in Pakistan…
Syria Extends Deadline for Probe into Alawite Killings
April 12, 2025
Syria Extends Deadline for Probe into Alawite Killings
Syria’s presidency announced on Friday an extension of the investigation into the killings of Alawite civilians in coastal areas, granting the fact-finding committee three additional months to identify perpetrators, Arab News reported. The violence, which erupted on March 6, followed…
Iraq Introduces Low-Interest Loans for Solar Panel Installations
April 12, 2025
Iraq Introduces Low-Interest Loans for Solar Panel Installations
Iraq’s Central Bank has announced a new initiative offering low-interest loans to individuals and businesses for installing solar panels, Rudaw reported. This move aims to promote renewable energy and reduce emissions. According to the guidelines, banks will receive an initial…