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Aid charity Oxfam warns of ‘massive resurgence of cholera’ in Yemen

Aid charity Oxfam warns of ‘massive resurgence of cholera’ in Yemen

Oxfam International, a confederation of 20 independent charitable organizations, has warned of a “massive resurgence of cholera” amid an escalation of violence in the war-torn state, and ahead of the rainy season, which is expected to accelerate the spread of…
Every year a Filipino man marks Good Friday with an actual crucifixion

Every year a Filipino man marks Good Friday with an actual crucifixion

A man playing the role of prophet Jesus, peace be upon him,  during Holy Week in the Philippines was crucified for the 33rd time on Good Friday.   A man playing the role of prophet Jesus, peace be upon him, …
Gunmen kill 14 after kidnapping them from buses on Pakistani coast

Gunmen kill 14 after kidnapping them from buses on Pakistani coast

Unidentified gunmen killed 14 people in southwestern Pakistan after pulling them from several passenger buses, sifting through their identity cards and kidnapping them, a Pakistani official said on Thursday.   Unidentified gunmen killed 14 people in southwestern Pakistan after pulling…
Yemen agreement should be implemented without delay: UNSC

Yemen agreement should be implemented without delay: UNSC

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has called on warring parties in Yemen to withdraw from the embattled port city of Hudaydah “as soon as possible” in line with a ceasefire deal reached in December 2018.   The United Nations…
Taliban militants suffer heavy casualties in week-long operations in Zabul

Taliban militants suffer heavy casualties in week-long operations in Zabul

The Afghan military in the South and the Ministry of Defense have confirmed that Taliban militants have suffered heavy casualties during the operations in southern Zabul province in past one week.     The Afghan military in the South and…
UN Security Council condemns Taliban announcement of spring offensive

UN Security Council condemns Taliban announcement of spring offensive

The UN Security Council has condemned the announcement by the Taliban of a spring offensive, saying it will only result in more unnecessary suffering and destruction for the Afghan people.     The UN Security Council has condemned the announcement…
179 militants killed in North since the launch of Taliban’s spring offensive: military

179 militants killed in North since the launch of Taliban’s spring offensive: military

The Afghan Military in the North has announced that 179 Taliban militants including 15 commanders of the group hailing from Afghanistan as well as abroad have been killed in Northern and Northeastern provinces of the country since the group announced…
Taliban ban WHO, Red Cross in Afghanistan, citing ‘suspicious’ activity

Taliban ban WHO, Red Cross in Afghanistan, citing ‘suspicious’ activity

The Taliban terrorist organization have banned the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) from operating in Afghanistan, citing “suspicious” activity.   The Taliban terrorist organization have banned the World Health Organization (WHO) and…
Hazara Shia community stages sit-in protest in Pakistan

Hazara Shia community stages sit-in protest in Pakistan

The Hazara community has been staging a sit-in at Western Bypass of Quetta, Pakistan, for last 23 hours demanding better security measures after Hazarganji open market blast on Friday.    The Hazara community has been staging a sit-in at Western…
ICC judges reject request for Afghanistan war crimes probe

ICC judges reject request for Afghanistan war crimes probe

Just days after the United States government revoked the visa of the International Criminal Court’s prosecutor, the ICC judges rejected her request to open an investigation into alleged war crimes by American forces in Afghanistan.   Just days after the…
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