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German chancellor also expected to discuss Taliban resurgence during a meeting with the Russian president. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has flown to Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin, her final official trip to Russia as she prepares to step down next month after nearly 16 years. Afghanistan is anticipated …

Confidential UN threat assessment report says group making door-to-door visits of people who worked with US and NATO forces. The Taliban is going house-to-house searching for opponents and their families, according to a United Nations threat assessment report, deepening fears that Afghanistan‘s new rulers are planning revenge. After routing government …

After being hit by Israeli airstrikes, two UN schools had to relocate thousands of students to other facilities. While children around the world check their school supplies list and prepare to attend classes, 4,000 Palestinian students are caught up in uncertainty. They do not know when – or if – …

US Vice president’s trip, set to focus on China, comes as some allies question US credibility in light of Afghanistan’s chaos. United States Vice President Kamala Harris will embark on Friday on a trip to Asia, with the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan and Washington’s desperate scramble to evacuate …

A German civilian was shot on his was to Kabul airport but is not in a life-threatening condition and will soon be flown out of Afghanistan, a German government spokeswoman said on Friday. “A German civilian suffered a gunshot wound on his way to Kabul airport. He is receiving medical …

Malaysia’s king appointed Ismail Sabri Yaakob as the prime minister on Friday, returning the job to a party tainted by graft accusations as the southeast Asian nation grapples with a COVID-19 surge and an economic slump. Ismail Sabri replaces Muhyiddin Yassin, who stepped down on Monday after coalition infighting cost …

Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) alongside the military launched the 10th of Muharram security operations, south of Samarra, Salahuddin. The forces of the 41st Brigade in the PMF and security forces launched an inspection and tracking operation in the holy areas south of Samarra. The operations included clearing the orchards …

The Iraqi Ministry of Health confirmed 72 deaths and 8012 COVID-19 cases from its complications in the past 24 hours. The Ministry said that 8760 patients had achieved full recovery from the virus. Iraq has registered 1809376 cases since the outbreak of the virus in Iraq, 1632646 recoveries, and a …

UN health agency says West Africa faces complex challenge of multiple outbreaks that could strain healthcare systems. The World Health Organization has warned that on top of the COVID-19 pandemic, West Africa is facing new outbreaks of the viral haemorrhagic fevers Marburg and Ebola, risking huge strains on ill-equipped health …

At least two people were killed in Asadabad city when the Taliban opened fire following a stabbing attempt. At least two people have been killed after the Taliban opened fire at a crowd celebrating independence day in Asadabad, witnesses said. In Jalalabad, Taliban fighters fired at people waving the Afghan …

Several governmental buildings in Washington, D.C., were evacuated Thursday morning due to what Capitol Police call “an active bomb threat investigation” after a man drove a pickup truck onto a sidewalk. Law enforcement negotiators are working to make contact with the person in the vehicle, law enforcement sources told ABC …

At least five people were killed and 50 others were injured when a bomb exploded near a procession of Muharram mourners in Punjab, Pakistan, news sources said. An explosion targeting an Ashura procession in Pakistan’s Punjab has killed at least five people and injured dozens more, Al-Mayadeen reported. Videos circulating …

Milllinos of Shia Muslim pilgrims gathered amongst heightened security on Monday (September 10) in Karbala to commemorate Ashura. Each year, hundreds of thousands of Ahl al-Bayt followers Muslims travel to Karbala 110 km (70 miles) south of Baghdad to commemorate the death of Imam Hussain, Prophet Muhammad’s grandsons. Strict security …

In pictures… Muslims observe the night of Ashura of Muharram in the holy city of Karbala.

A senior security source in Diyala reported today that the security forces and al-Hashd al-Shaabi are on alert in anticipation of attacks targeting gatherings on the tenth of Muharram. The source told Alghadeer News that a senior ISIS security Official was arrested in the outskirts of Khalis district, who was …

Tasu’a in the Islamic calendar refers to the ninth day of Muharram. A day before Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his true companions were martyred at the Battle of Karbala. Tasu’a is the commemoration day of a tragic incident. Heartfelt condolences to all Muslims across the world on the martyrdom anniversary …

The Iraqi Ministry of Health confirmed 71 deaths and 7992 COVID-19 cases from its complications in the past 24 hours. The Ministry said that 8113 patients had achieved full recovery from the virus. Iraq has registered 1801364 cases since the outbreak of the virus in Iraq, 1623886 recoveries, and a …

China has again called on the US to abide by the provisions of the Beijing-Washington communique and halt military ties to Chinese Taipei, insisting that the island territory is an inalienable part of China. Marking the 39th anniversary of the issuance of the communique regarding arms sales to the Chinese …

At least three people were killed in anti-Taliban protests in the Afghan city of Jalalabad on Wednesday, witnesses said, as the Islamist group moved to consolidate power and Western countries ramped up evacuations from a chaotic Kabul airport. Thousands of people are trying to flee the country, fearing a return …

China’s President Xi Jinping on Wednesday spoke with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Chinese state television said. China will unswervingly develop friendly relations with Iran and the two sides should continue to support each other on issues concerning each other’s core interests and major concerns, Xi was quoted by the state …