Islam World

Iraq Secures UNESCO World Heritage Listing for “Cyrus Cylinder” File ……….. Iraq has successfully secured the inclusion of the “Cyrus Cylinder” file on the UNESCO World Heritage list, according to Iraq’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO in Paris, Asaad Turki Sawari.…

Controversy Surrounds England’s Largest Proposed Muslim Cemetery ———————————– Plans to construct what would become England’s largest Islamic cemetery, the “Issa Memorial Garden,” are facing renewed controversy following proposals to change the land use to a protected natural area, IQNA reported…

Afghanistan: UN’s FAO Supports Food Processing Centres for Women ———————————- The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is supporting women-led food processing centres in Afghanistan, providing aid to women earn income and sustain their families. According to Khaama Press, the…

French justice system prosecutes Islamophobic mayor ——————————- The anti-racist organization MRAP (committee 89) has announced plans to revive legal proceedings against the mayor of Piffonds (Yonne), affiliated with the National Rally (RN), IQNA reported. According to franceinfo, the association stated…

One Year After Assad’s Fall, Syria Marks the Anniversary Amid Celebration, Tension, and Diplomatic Strains ———————————– Syria commemorated the first anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s removal from power with large public celebrations, even as unresolved security tensions, sectarian violence, and stalled…

Pakistan Accused of Forcibly Deporting Afghan Journalists as RSF Raises Alarm ————————————- Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has warned that conditions for Afghan journalists in Pakistan have sharply deteriorated, with at least 20 journalists forcibly returned to Afghanistan in 2025, The…

Pope Leon XIV Urges Europeans to Reject Fear-Based Narratives About Islam …………. Pope Leon XIV has called on European Christians to move away from unfounded fears of Islam, saying much of the anxiety is politically driven by groups opposed to…

Fresh Border Clashes Erupt Between Afghan and Pakistani Forces ……… Afghan authorities say overnight clashes broke out between Afghan and Pakistani forces along the southern border, marking a renewed escalation despite a fragile ceasefire, Arab News reported. The exchange of…

Pakistan Says Nine TTP Militants Killed in KP Operations ………….. Pakistan’s military announced on Saturday that security forces killed nine members of the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in two intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Anadolu Agency reported. The army’s media…

The Telegraph: Global Conflict Fuels Rise in Islam Conversions Among Britons ———————————— According to a recent report cited by The Telegraph, a growing number of British citizens—especially younger adults—are converting to Islam, motivated in large part by global conflicts and…