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Taliban permit husbands to beat wives if no bones are broken

Kabul, Feb. 21 -- A new penal code introduced by the Taliban in Afghanistan permits husbands to physically punish their wives and children under certain conditions and establishes a tiered justice sys... Read More


At least 10 killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa region

Hyderabad, Feb. 21 -- At least 10 people were killed and 30 others wounded in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley late on Friday, February 20, according to Lebanon's state-run National News A... Read More


Brazilian footballer Kathleen Souza performs Umrah after embracing Islam

Makkah, Feb. 21 -- Brazilian footballer Kathleen Souza, captain of Al Nassr's women's team, has performed the Umrah pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, after announcing that she co... Read More


Registration opens for Itikaf 2026 at Grand Mosque, Prophet's Mosque

Riyadh, Feb. 21 -- Saudi Arabia on Friday, February 20, announced the opening of registration for the Islamic ritual of Itikaf, or seclusion, for men and women at the Two Holy Mosques during the holy ... Read More


Hyderabad: Over 100 cheated in Umrah booking scam, probe underway

Hyderabad, Feb. 21 -- More than 100 people in Hyderabad have alleged that they were cheated in an Umrah booking scam involving nearly Rs 1 crore, after a tour operator promised low-cost packages but f... Read More


Director of 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' rejects Berlin award over Gaza

Gaza Strip, Feb. 21 -- Oscar-nominated Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania has recently declined a major film award at an event in Berlin, after an Israeli general was recognised at the same event. ... Read More


Gaza death toll in first 16 months of war far higher than reported: Lancet study

Gaza Strip, Feb. 20 -- More than 75,000 Palestinians were killed during the first 16 months of Israel's military campaign in Gaza Strip, significantly exceeding figures released by local authorities a... Read More


FIFA to raise USD 75M for Gaza sports infrastructure under Trump's Board of Peace

Washington, Feb. 20 -- United States President Donald Trump announced that International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) will help raise USD 75 million to rebuild sports facilities in the Ga... Read More


Trump administration considers 5,000-person military base in Gaza: Report

Gaza Strip, Feb. 20 -- The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering plans to establish a large military base in the Gaza Strip to support a proposed multinational security mission, a... Read More


Iran warns US bases, assets in region could be 'legitimate targets' if attacked

Tehran, Feb. 20 -- Iran has warned that United States (US) military bases and assets in the Middle East would be considered "legitimate targets" if Washington launches any attack, according to a lette... Read More