Dozens of Afghans who were illegally in Pakistan are detained and deported in nationwide sweeps November 01, 2023 at 12:06AM

Pakistani security forces have detained and deported dozens of Afghan nationals who were living in the country illegally after a government-set deadline for them to leave expired. The crackdown targets all undocumented or unregistered foreigners, but primarily affects the 2 million Afghans in Pakistan without documentation. The deportations, which have drawn widespread criticism, have begun in various cities across Pakistan. The Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan expressed concerns.

At least 4 killed in West Bank, Palestinians call general strike October 31, 2023 at 11:30PM

Four Palestinians were killed during Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian health officials. Three of the deaths occurred during a raid in the city of Jenin, while another person was shot dead in Tulkarem. The Israeli military said the incidents took place during raids targeting "operative" and militant "infrastructure". Palestinians have declared a general strike across the territory in protest, demanding an end to injustice and tyranny.