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Iraqi PM urges Red Cross Committee to encourage countries to repatriate their citizens from al-Hol camp

Iraqi PM urges Red Cross Committee to encourage countries to repatriate their citizens from al-Hol camp

On the sidelines of his participation in the Munich Security Conference 2024, Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammad Shiya Al-Sudani urged the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to encourage world countries to repatriate their citizens from al-Hol camp in Syria.…
60% of Australian parents, carers concerned over impact of social media on their kids, survey reveals

60% of Australian parents, carers concerned over impact of social media on their kids, survey reveals

According to a new report by the Australian mental health service “ReachOut”, almost 60% of parents and carers are worried about how social media affects their teens’ mental health and wellbeing. In the survey conducted by the mental health service,…
Militiamen ambush travelers in eastern DRC, killing 15

Militiamen ambush travelers in eastern DRC, killing 15

Militia fighters in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province killed 15 people in an attack targeting the rival Hema tribe, TRTWorld reported. The CODECO militia, claiming to defend the interests of the Lendu group, ambushed and killed 15 people,…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine prepares to host 1st International Heritage Conference

Imam Ali Holy Shrine prepares to host 1st International Heritage Conference

The Secretariat-General of the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, announced today its readiness to host the 1st International Heritage Conference, which will take place during the period April 20-21 with broad international participation. The Holy Shrine…
World Shirazi Foundation releases its message on World Day of Social Justice

World Shirazi Foundation releases its message on World Day of Social Justice

On the World Day of Social Justice, the World Shirazi Foundation released its message today stressing that the absence of social justice in several countries has had a negative impact on the people, leading to a decline in living standards,…
Germany: Police arrest man for attempting to set mosque on fire

Germany: Police arrest man for attempting to set mosque on fire

German police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fire at a mosque in Dortmund, Anadolu Agency reported. The fire broke out at around 10:00 p.m. local time on Friday, and firefighters were called to the scene. Reports indicate…
UN experts warns of rising ISIS threat in Africa despite positive measures

UN experts warns of rising ISIS threat in Africa despite positive measures

The UN counter-terrorism chief warned on Thursday that the Islamic State group poses a growing threat in West Africa and the Sahel, while remaining focused on carrying out attacks abroad. Vladimir Voronkov highlighted the group’s increased operations in Iraq, Syria,…
2023 Democracy Index shows decline in democracy score due to increasing violence

2023 Democracy Index shows decline in democracy score due to increasing violence

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)— a research and analysis unit providing advisory services—has launched its 2023 democracy index, which sheds light on trends in democracy globally in 2023, as war and conflict spread across the globe, reinforcing existing negative trends…
EU policies partially responsible for 3,000 deaths in Mediterranean last year, say rights groups

EU policies partially responsible for 3,000 deaths in Mediterranean last year, say rights groups

Several Mediterranean rescue groups are urging the EU to change its policies, which they argue are contributing to the deaths of over 3,000 people last year. A 2023 decree has limited the response capacity of NGO-run civil fleets, forcing them…
Amnesty International calls for adopting new cooperation treaty to combat crimes worldwide

Amnesty International calls for adopting new cooperation treaty to combat crimes worldwide

Amnesty International called on Wednesday for the adoption of a historic treaty on legal cooperation between countries regarding crimes specified in international law, including genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, to help provide new tools in achieving justice and…
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