Islam World

Shia Muslims Mark Eid al-Fitr in ME and India Amid Security Constraints, Conflict Pressures ———————————————— Shia Muslims in several Mid East countries and in India marked Eid al-Fitr with large gatherings and prayers, despite security restrictions, political pressures, and ongoing…

Over 125,000 Flee Lebanon Amid Escalating Israeli Strikes; Half Are Children ————————————– More than 125,000 people, including roughly 62,500 children, have crossed from Lebanon into Syria amid intensified Israeli attacks and escalating conflict with Hezbollah, according to the International Organization…

Amnesty: Airstrike on Kabul Rehabilitation Centre Sparks Humanitarian Concerns ————————————- An airstrike by Pakistan on 16 March hit a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, raising serious concerns under international humanitarian law. The centre, Omid, was established in 2016 on the…

Delhi Court Acquits Two Kashmiri Youth in UAPA Case After Seven Years ———————————- A Delhi court on Thursday acquitted two Kashmiri youth, Jamsheed Zahoor Paul and Parvaiz Rashid, who were arrested in September 2018 under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act…

IMO chief: Naval escorts not long-term solution to Hormuz crisis ———————————— Arsenio Dominguez, secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has said that naval escorts are not a long-term sustainable solution to the current crisis in the Strait of Hormuz,…

Shia Clerics Detained in Afghanistan Amid Dispute Over Eid al-Fitr Date ————————————– Reports from Afghanistan indicate increasing pressure on Shia religious leaders in several regions, coinciding with a dispute between Shia scholars and the Taliban over the timing of Eid…

Rising International Recognition of Islamophobia in Europe Contrasts with Policies Perpetuating Discrimination ———————————– A recent report highlights rapid shifts in addressing Islamophobia in Europe, noting a transition from denial and neglect to increasing international recognition, while discriminatory policies against Muslims…

Afghanistan Marks National Press Day Amid Rising Media Restrictions, Journalist Violations ———————————- Afghanistan observes its National Press Day this year under a climate of concern, as violations against journalists and media outlets have surged since the Taliban returned to power.…

Afghanistan–Pakistan Tensions Enter Third Week Amid Security, Humanitarian Concerns ——————————— Military tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have entered a third consecutive week, with clashes continuing at varying intensity and raising concerns over growing humanitarian and security risks in the region.…

One Year After Coastal Massacres, Economic Hardship Deepens for Syria’s Alawite Community —————————– A year after the March 2025 coastal massacres in Syria, members of the Alawite community in coastal regions are facing worsening economic and humanitarian conditions, amid rising…