Chlorine Leak Hospitalizes 600 Pilgrims in Iraq

In Iraq, over 600 pilgrims were briefly hospitalized after inhaling chlorine gas. The leak came from a water treatment station on the Karbala–Najaf road. The incident occurred overnight during the Arbaeen pilgrimage season. Iraq’s health ministry confirmed 621 cases of asphyxia from the chlorine leak. All affected individuals were given medical treatment. Thankfully, all patients [...]

Iran Upholds Death Sentence of Labor Activist Sharifeh Mohammadi

Iran’s Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, despite unresolved legal flaws in her case. Mohammadi was convicted of baghi (armed rebellion against the state), a charge carrying the death penalty, though rights groups argue her real “crime” was labor activism through the Committee for Coordinating to Help Form Workers’ [...]

Lebanon Faces Worst Water Crisis In History

Lebanon is facing a very serious water crisis due to low rainfall and extreme heat. The country’s biggest reservoir, Lake Qaraoun, has dropped to its lowest level ever. This year, it received only 45 million cubic metres of water, far below the normal 350 million. Many other reservoirs and underground water sources have also dried [...]

Israelis Protest To Demand Hostage Deal

On August 18, 2025, massive protests took place across Israel, led by families of hostages held in Gaza. They are demanding a deal to bring home the 20 hostages still believed to be alive. Many Israelis fear that a new military operation in crowded areas of Gaza could put the hostages in greater danger. Protesters [...]

Jordan Condemns Settler Attacks on Gaza Aid Convoys

Jordan’s Minister of Government Communication Mohammad Momani strongly condemned repeated settler attacks on humanitarian aid convoys bound for Gaza, the latest involving 30 trucks blocked and stoned, causing damage to four vehicles. He criticized Israeli authorities for failing to prevent such incidents, calling them violations of international law. This was the second attack in a [...]

Türkiye’s 6.1 Earthquake: One Dead, Several Injured

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit north-west Türkiye’s Balikesir province on 10th August’2025. The quake’s epicenter was the town of Sindirgi. Sadly, an 81-year-old woman died after being rescued from the rubble. Sixteen buildings collapsed, and 29 people were injured. The tremors were felt as far away as Istanbul. Türkiye’s president expressed his concern and said [...]

Sweida Violence Prompts Ceasefire Calls

There is serious concern about the rising violence in Syria’s Sweida region since July. Fighting began between local groups and the involved government forces. The conflict caused many killings, looting, and forced about 192,000 people to leave their homes. Attacks on civilians were strongly condemned, and a ceasefire was called for to protect people. All [...]

US House Speaker Mike Johnson Sparks Debate with Visit to Israeli West Bank Settlement

WEST BANK: US House Speaker Mike Johnson has made a rare and controversial visit to the Israeli settlement of Ariel in the occupied West Bank. During his trip, Johnson declared the territory as “rightfully” Jewish, a statement welcomed by Israeli settlement leaders but strongly condemned by Palestinian officials and international bodies. Critics view the visit [...]

Iraq Arrests 11 on Terror Charges in Anti-ISIS Raids

The Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) announced the arrest of 11 individuals on terrorist charges across several provinces. The operations were carried out with the Iraqi National Intelligence Service, Kurdish security agencies, and local forces. Five suspects were captured in Nineveh, where army aviation supported the destruction of seven hideouts. Four individuals were arrested in different [...]

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