Islam World

Security Tensions Reported in Damascus Amid Protests Targeting Former Regime-Linked Neighborhoods ————————————————————- Security tensions have been reported in several areas of the Syrian capital, Damascus, after protests targeted neighborhoods where some residents were accused of links to the former Assad…

UN Security Council Extends UNAMA Mission in Afghanistan for One Year —————————————————– The United Nations Security Council has unanimously extended the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan for another year. The resolution was adopted on June 15, 2026,…

Shia Mourners Raise Husseini Flags in Bahrain’s Al-Diraz Despite Restrictions ———————————————– Shia mourners in Bahrain’s Al-Diraz area raised black flags of mourning for Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, as Muharram began, despite reported restrictions on public displays of Ashura…

Memphis Islamic Center Opens Doors to Promote Dialogue ————————————————— Memphis Islamic Center held an open house on Sunday to address misconceptions about Islam and encourage dialogue with the wider community. The “Open Mosque” event welcomed neighbors from across Memphis to…

Taliban Restrictions Spark Fresh Alarm as Afghan Diaspora Protests Women’s Repression ——————————————- Reports of new Taliban restrictions on teachers in Khost and the recent crackdown on women in Herat have intensified concern over Afghanistan’s worsening human rights situation. According to…

The Women’s Affairs Department of the Islamic Center of Bolivia has launched a dedicated women’s book club as part of efforts to promote cultural and educational empowerment among Muslim women in South America. According to the official website of the…

Construction Begins on Northern Finland’s Largest Mosque in Oulu ——————————————————————- The Muslim community in Oulu, northern Finland, has begun construction of what is expected to become the region’s largest mosque, relying entirely on public donations and without foreign funding. According…

Lebanon Death Toll Rises After New Israeli Attacks —————————————— Lebanon’s Health Ministry says the death toll from Israeli attacks has risen to 3,783, with 11,699 others wounded, after 27 people were killed and 67 injured in the latest 24-hour reporting…

Illinois Mosque Opens Doors to Help Public Learn About Islam ————————————————- A mosque in suburban Illinois opened its doors to the public on Saturday as part of an effort to counter misconceptions about Islam and build stronger ties with the…

Pakistan Deports Nearly 3,000 Afghan Refugees in One Day —————————————– According to Afghanistan’s Taliban-led High Commission for Migrants, the deportees returned to Afghanistan through the Torkham border crossing in eastern Nangarhar province and the Spin Boldak crossing in southern Kandahar…