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Millions of fish perish in Iraq’s drought-stricken marshlands due to lack of rainfall, rising temperatures
August 18, 2024
Millions of fish perish in Iraq’s drought-stricken marshlands due to lack of rainfall, rising temperatures
A massive fish die-off in the drought-stricken marshlands of southern Iraq has sparked warnings from officials about a looming “environmental and economic catastrophe.” “Hawizeh Marshes have seen millions of fish die due to the failure to release water, leading to…
Israeli strike kills at least 10 people in southern Lebanon
August 18, 2024
Israeli strike kills at least 10 people in southern Lebanon
An Israeli airstrike has killed at least ten people in Nabatiyeh, a town in southern Lebanon, CNN said Saturday citing Lebanon’s Ministry of Health. In response to the attack, Hezbollah launched multiple retaliatory rockets targeting Israel. All of the victims…
First floor of Talle Zainabiyyah Inaugurated Ahead of Arbaeen
August 18, 2024
First floor of Talle Zainabiyyah Inaugurated Ahead of Arbaeen
Local sources announced the opening of the first floor of Talle Aqilah of Bani Hashem Sayyida Zainab al-Kubra, peace be upon her, in the holy city of Karbala. It should be noted that this part of the development project of…
Over Two Million Pilgrims, Including 450,000 Foreigners, Cross into Iraq for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 18, 2024
Over Two Million Pilgrims, Including 450,000 Foreigners, Cross into Iraq for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
As the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage is unfolding, over 2.2 million pilgrims have crossed from Iran into Iraq, Shafaq News reported today citing Majid Mirahmadi, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Interior. Among them, more than 450,000 are foreign pilgrims. The influx includes…
Over 1,100 civilians killed in Afghanistan during three years of Taliban rule
August 17, 2024
Over 1,100 civilians killed in Afghanistan during three years of Taliban rule
In the three years since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, 1,182 civilians have been killed, with an additional 2,904 injured, Amu TV reported yesterday citing the United Nations. The U.N. documented 15,865 security-related incidents during this period, including 361…
Most Suspects in 2023 Anti-Christian Rampage in Pakistan Remain Free, Amnesty Reports
August 17, 2024
Most Suspects in 2023 Anti-Christian Rampage in Pakistan Remain Free, Amnesty Reports
A report from Amnesty International reveals that over 90% of suspects involved in the 2023 anti-Christian rampage in Jaranwala, Pakistan, remain at large, said Arab News yesterday. The violence erupted after allegations that a local Christian desecrated pages of the…
Kashmir to Hold First Local Elections in a Decade
August 17, 2024
Kashmir to Hold First Local Elections in a Decade
India-administered Kashmir is set to conduct local elections starting September 18, marking the first regional polls in ten years. Nearly nine million voters are registered for the 90-member legislative assembly elections, which will unfold in three stages, with vote counting…
Pakistan: Seven Terrorists Killed in Kurram District Operation
August 16, 2024
Pakistan: Seven Terrorists Killed in Kurram District Operation
In a significant intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, security forces killed seven terrorists linked to Fitna Al Khawarij, formerly known as Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Dawn online newspaper reported yesterday. The operation, confirmed by the Inter-Services Public…
Taliban Rule Plunges Afghanistan into Humanitarian, Human Rights Crisis
August 16, 2024
Taliban Rule Plunges Afghanistan into Humanitarian, Human Rights Crisis
The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan has triggered a catastrophic reversal of women’s and girls’ rights and a broader humanitarian crisis, according to multiple reports released on the third anniversary of their takeover. UNESCO has sounded the alarm over…
Pakistan: Shia of Quetta continue to commemorate Hussaini rituals in defiance of terrorism
August 15, 2024
Pakistan: Shia of Quetta continue to commemorate Hussaini rituals in defiance of terrorism
Despite the ongoing terrorist attacks targeting Shia followers of Ahlulbayt in Pakistan’s Quetta, they have continued to commemorate the rituals and mourning ceremonies of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Several religious figures and believers in the city told Shia…