Genocide prevention expert raises alarm over alleged Sudan atrocity crimes
The UN Special Adviser on genocide prevention has raised concerns over widespread allegations of war crimes committed in Sudan’s El Fasher last month, and plans to meet his African Union counterpart on Friday to discuss a coordinated…
Mauritania’s Deportation Campaign: The Forced Return of African Migrants
A mass crackdown on migrants in Mauritania follows a deal signed with the EU to stem migration from source countries in Africa.
Nouadhibou, Mauritania – Omar*, a 29-year-old bricklayer from rural Gambia, crossed into Mauritania in March…
What are the Sources of Tension Between Turks and Arabs?
A Question That Haunts Me: Who Else Doesn't Want Turks in the Arab World?
I am aware that the majority of my readers are Arab, and I want to address a topic that has long preoccupied me. I present this with honesty and a spirit of…
Federal Investigation Underway After UPS Cargo Plane Crash in Louisville Claims 12 Lives
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A routine cargo flight turned into a devastating tragedy early Tuesday when a UPS Airlines freighter crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, killing all three crew members on board…
Denmark Moves to Become a Global Pioneer in Criminalizing Malicious AI Deepfakes
COPENHAGEN: In 2021, Danish video game live-streamer Marie Watson received a direct message on Instagram from an unknown account. The image was a holiday snap she recognized from her own profile, but her clothing had been digitally stripped…
Afghanistan- Pakistan Relations
Behind the Strategy: Pakistan’s Real Objectives and Our National Path
Introduction
The relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan is not merely a matter of neighborhood; it reflects deep geopolitical, strategic, economic, and security…
Afghanistan and Pakistan Set for Critical Ceasefire Talks in Istanbul Amid Deepening Mistrust
ISTANBUL – Negotiators from Afghanistan and Pakistan are poised to resume high-stakes ceasefire talks in Istanbul on Thursday, a diplomatic effort aimed at preventing a rapid return to the deadly hostilities that marked their worst border…
UN Chief Calls for Global Education Overhaul, Labeling It the Foundation of a ‘New Social Contract’
DOHA – In a powerful address to world leaders, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres positioned education as the non-negotiable bedrock of a “new social contract,” essential for rebuilding a world fractured by poverty,…
Afghanistan Faces Futsal Giants Iran in Pivotal Islamic Solidarity Games Clash
KABUL – Afghanistan’s national futsal team is set for its toughest challenge yet as it prepares to square off against the continental titans, Iran, in a highly anticipated Group Stage match at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi…
UN Halts Key Border Operations After Taliban Bars Afghan Women Staff
KABUL – The United Nations has been forced to suspend its critical humanitarian operations at Afghanistan’s primary border crossing with Iran, a direct response to new Taliban edicts preventing Afghan women from working at the site. The…