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OIC Women’s Conference Kicks off in Islamabad to Discuss Women’s Empowerment Across Muslim World ——————————– The ninth Ministerial Conference of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Women opened in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, on Sunday, bringing together ministers, senior officials…

Ferry Carrying 35 People Sinks in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor as Rescue Teams Search for Missing —————————————— A river ferry carrying more than 35 civilians sank in the Euphrates River in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor early Sunday after colliding with a temporary…

Pakistani Shia Call for End to Visa and Border Restrictions Ahead of Arbaeen Pilgrimage —————————————— Pakistani Shia pilgrims and religious groups are calling for urgent measures to resolve visa, border, and travel restrictions ahead of the Arbaeen pilgrimage. Hundreds of…

Christian Leaders in Northern Ireland Condemn Anti-Islamic Display ———————————— Senior Catholic and Protestant leaders in Northern Ireland have condemned an Islamophobic display targeting the Muslim community. According to The Irish News, unidentified individuals placed a model of a mosque on…

Authorities Suspend Namaz for three days at historic Gouripur Jama Masjid inside Kolkata Airport ————————————– Namaz prayers at the historic Gouripur Jama Masjid, also known as Bankra mosque, located within the premises of Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport,…

UN Call Upon Pakistan to Halt Forced Deportations of Afghans ————————— The UN refugee agency has again voiced concern over Pakistan’s forced deportation of Afghan nationals and asylum seekers, urging that any returns should be voluntary, safe and dignified. Border…

Trump Hijab Post Sparks Outcry Over Targeting of Muslim Schoolchildren ———————————- Civil rights groups and political leaders have criticized President Donald Trump after he reposted a social media message highlighting hijabs worn by Muslim kindergarten students in Minnesota. The post,…

Funding Shortfall Forces Hundreds of Health Facilities to Close Across Afghanistan ——————————- More than 570 health facilities across Afghanistan have closed or suspended operations since the beginning of 2025 due to declining international funding, cutting off medical services for more…

Syria Arrests ISIS-Linked Suspects Over Damascus Bombings During Macron Visit ——————————– Syrian authorities said they have arrested several suspects allegedly linked to recent bombings in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the capital. Security officials said the arrests…

Pakistan to Begin Deportation of Around 20,000 Afghans From Peshawar ————————————— Pakistani authorities have finalized preparations for a new phase of deportations that could see around 20,000 Afghan nationals returned from the northwestern city of Peshawar to Afghanistan, according to…