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UN urges Muslim nations to help address Afghan women’s suffering

KABUL – Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Afghanistan, has issued a pressing call for....

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Afghan women face alarming maternal mortality rates

KABUL – In a harrowing revelation, the latest World Health Organization figures paint a grim picture of maternal mortality in....

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Saudi crown prince addresses Shoura Council on behalf of King Salman

RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman delivered the opening address of the annual royal inaugural speech of the fourth year....

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Iran threatens Israel over alleged Mousavi killing in Syria

RIYADH: Iran threatened Israel on Wednesday saying Tel Aviv must be ready for a second “October 7” for what it....

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Full text of UN Security Council resolution calling for Gaza pauses, boost in aid

Below is the full text of the United Nations Security Council resolution passed on December 22, sponsored by the UAE,....

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Delhi Metro celebrates 21 years of operations since inauguration in 2002

Delhi Metro, which began operations with a small 8.4-km line in December 2002, on Sunday completed 21 years of journey....

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Dubai: Can employees file a complaint if asked to work beyond job scope?

Question: I work in a private company in Dubai. If my boss asks me to work beyond the scope of....

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When children take toxic cough syrup — and live

JAKARTA – Devouring books from a young age, Sheena Almaera Maryam had been excited about her first day of kindergarten near....

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Female representation in Japanese film production fell in 2022

Only 11% of Japanese films released in 2022 were directed by women, down 1 percentage point from the previous year,....

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Afghanistan’s youth suffering in Taliban’s darkness

KABUL – Amidst the challenging circumstances in Afghanistan, its youth are facing a harrowing reality under the Taliban’s oppressive rule.....