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Ramadhan in Afghanistan: A time of faith and community services
Apr 03, 2023 11:27Muslims in Afghanistan are observing the holy month of Ramadhan, with fasting, giving charity, and displaying religious devotion. Despite political challenges and economic hardships, many Afghans are trying to seek solace in religious practice in this month.
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Iranians mark Nature Day as Nowruz holidays end
Apr 03, 2023 03:24Iranians have ended two weeks of New Year holidays referred to as Nowruz, celebrating the ancient tradition of Sizdah Bedar or Nature Day by spending some quality time with their loved ones outdoors.
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Thousands of Portuguese hold nationwide demonstrations to protest country’s housing crisis
Apr 02, 2023 10:58Thousands of people in Portugal have taken to the streets in the capital city of Lisbon and other cities across the country in protest against increasing rents and house prices at a time when high inflation is making it even tougher for people to make ends meet.
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Israeli forces clash with Palestinian resistance fighters near Jenin
Apr 02, 2023 09:57Armed clashes have erupted between Israeli forces and Palestinian resistance fighters near the northern West Bank city of Jenin amid rise in Israeli violence across the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
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British cities hold pro-Palestine rallies, demand closure of Israeli arms factories in UK
Apr 02, 2023 09:50British pro-Palestinian activists have held rallies across the UK, with protesters calling for closure of Israeli weapons factories there.
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Protesters rail at Israeli premier's ‘judicial reforms’ for 13th straight week despite suspension
Apr 02, 2023 04:41Tens of thousands of protesters have marched across the occupied territories for the 13th consecutive week to rail at a package of controversial and highly unpopular "legal reforms" proposed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Iranians mark 44th anniversary of establishment of Islamic Republic
Apr 02, 2023 03:03“Independence, Freedom, Islamic Republic” … this was the main slogan people chanted as they took part in mass demonstrations that led to the overthrow of the Pahlavi regime and the victory of the Islamic Revolution on February 11, 1979.
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Syrian foreign minister visits Egypt for first time in over a decade
Apr 02, 2023 02:48Syria’s Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has held a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart in the capital, Cairo, to discuss strengthening of bilateral relations as well as the latest regional and international developments.
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Syria demands return of occupied Golan Height
Apr 01, 2023 09:54Syria reaffirms its inalienable right to take back control of the occupied Golan Heights from Israel.
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Palestinians demonstrate in Gaza on Land Day anniversary
Apr 01, 2023 09:47A massive march has been held along the fence separating the Gaza Strip from the Occupied Territories to commemorate the 47th anniversary of the Land Day.