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Husseini Mourning Gathering Held on Saudi Arabia’s Tarout Island ————————————————————– Shia Muslims and devotees of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in Saudi Arabia began commemorating the mourning rituals of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, as the second night…

Taliban’s New Smartphone Curbs Target Civil, Military Employees in Afghanistan ———————————— A nationwide ban on the smartphone use by civilian and military government employees has been approved in Afghanistan, with violators facing legal punishment and confiscation of their devices, Khaama…

New Report Reveals “Hidden Culture of Discrimination” Against Muslims in UK Prisons —————————————- New research data has revealed that Muslims in Britain’s justice and prison system face structural and discriminatory challenges. According to documents obtained by the international news outlet…

New Report Reveals “Hidden Culture of Discrimination” Against Muslims in UK Prisons —————————————- New research data has revealed that Muslims in Britain’s justice and prison system face structural and discriminatory challenges. According to documents obtained by the international news outlet…

Turkey Reportedly Arrests Senior ISIS-K Media Figure —————————- Turkish security forces have reportedly arrested a senior figure linked to the media and propaganda wing of Islamic State-Khorasan, the Afghanistan-based branch of the extremist Sunni group Islamic State. According to Middle…

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…