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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…

UN Continues Support for Afghan Women as Rights Groups Warn of New Legal Restrictions —————————— The UN Women has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting women and girls in Afghanistan despite ongoing instability and sweeping restrictions on their rights. According to…

FreeMuslim Condemns Alleged Use of Banned Weapons in Southern Lebanon ——————————– The Global Nonviolence Organization (FreeMuslim) has strongly condemned reports alleging the use of white phosphorus munitions in Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, calling for an urgent international investigation.…

Allahabad High Court Questions UP Government on Private Religious Gatherings ———————————— The Allahabad High Court has raised constitutional concerns while hearing a petition challenging alleged restrictions on Muslims offering namaz in private residences in Uttar Pradesh. The court questioned whether…

Pakistani Airstrikes in Kabul Leave Hundreds of Civilians Dead and Injured ———————————– At least 400 civilians have been killed or injured following Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul, amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. According to Independent Persian, the strike took…