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Israeli forces brutally execute 11 Palestinian men in presence of family members, UN says
December 22, 2023
Israeli forces brutally execute 11 Palestinian men in presence of family members, UN says
The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has said it received “disturbing information” alleging the Israeli army summarily executed at least 11 unarmed Palestinians. The victims, all men, were alleged to have been killed in front of family…
WHO: $185M required to avert deaths linked to food insecurity in Afghanistan
December 21, 2023
WHO: $185M required to avert deaths linked to food insecurity in Afghanistan
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said that the UN agency needs $185 million to prevent food insecurity-related deaths in Afghanistan. “WHO needs $185 million to continue providing medicines and supporting hospitals to prevent more Afghan children and women…
Pakistan: Two policemen injured in blast at ex-CJP’s residence
December 21, 2023
Pakistan: Two policemen injured in blast at ex-CJP’s residence
Two police personnel were injured when unidentified attackers threw explosives into the house of former chief justice of the Supreme Court, Saqib Nisar, in Garden Town on Wednesday night, Dawn newspaper reported. The attack was carried out at the main…
Turkish airstrikes destroy 14 PKK-affiliated targets in northern Iraq
December 21, 2023
Turkish airstrikes destroy 14 PKK-affiliated targets in northern Iraq
Aerial strikes by the Turkish Air Forces Command destroyed 14 PKK-linked targets in northern Iraq on Wednesday, killing many members of the group, according to Türkiye’s National Defense Ministry. The targets were located in the Gara, Hakurk and Qandil regions…
UN concerned about vulnerability of Shiites in Afghanistan
December 21, 2023
UN concerned about vulnerability of Shiites in Afghanistan
The head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), addressed the Security Council on Wednesday, emphasizing the critical human rights situation in Afghanistan, including systemic discrimination against women and girls, and the urgent need for continued international attention.…
Iraqi-French agreement on museum development, Islamic artifacts
December 20, 2023
Iraqi-French agreement on museum development, Islamic artifacts
Iraqi museum experts discussed with the management of the French Louvre Museum the mechanisms for developing museum cultural and scientific programs and using their invaluable contents to introduce important human heritage, most notably the artifacts of the ancient Islamic civilization.…
Egypt’s Sisi wins third term as president after amending constitution
December 19, 2023
Egypt’s Sisi wins third term as president after amending constitution
Faced no serious challengers, Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has won a third six-year term with 89.6% of the vote, the Egyptian electoral commission has announced. The president was able to claim the top job after Egypt’s constitution was amended…
Iraq: ISIS terrorist sentenced to death for committing terrorist operations
December 18, 2023
Iraq: ISIS terrorist sentenced to death for committing terrorist operations
The Anbar Criminal Court sentenced an ISIS terrorist to death for carrying out various terrorist operations. The Judicial Gazette reported that the terrorist was tasked with bringing weapons and explosives into the Abu Ghraib area from the city of Fallujah.…
Pakistan employs artificial rain to fight smog for first time
December 17, 2023
Pakistan employs artificial rain to fight smog for first time
Artificial rain was used for the first time in Pakistan on Saturday in a bid to combat hazardous levels of smog in the megacity of Lahore, VOA reported. The government says it used the cloud seeding technology gifted to the…
Kashmir: 2010 sectarian clashes bring Shia leader Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi to court
December 16, 2023
Kashmir: 2010 sectarian clashes bring Shia leader Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi to court
The top Shia leader and President of the Jammu and Kashmir Anjuman Sharie Shian Association appeared before the court in Bandipora, Kashmir Life reported. The local court had issued a warrant to Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi Al-Safavi in connection with…