Islam World

French Muslim Council Warns of Rising Islamophobia and Urges Vigilance Against Possible Attacks ———————————————— The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) has warned of a growing threat of Islamophobia in France, urging Muslims to remain vigilant amid concerns about…

Taliban Close All Private Educational Institutes in Afghanistan’s Nuristan Province ——————————————- Taliban authorities have ordered the closure of all private educational institutes in Parun, the capital of Afghanistan’s eastern Nuristan province, raising concerns over further restrictions on education and access…

UK Parliament Opens Inquiry into Failures in Mosque Security Protection Programme ——————————————- The UK Parliament has launched an inquiry into shortcomings in the government programme designed to protect mosques, Islamic centres and religious schools from hate crimes. The investigation follows…

UN Warns of Worsening Water Crisis in Afghanistan, 15.9 Million Need WASH Services ————————————————- The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that Afghanistan’s water crisis is worsening due to climate change, prolonged drought and excessive groundwater extraction, threatening the…

UN: Restrictions on Female Aid Workers Continue to Hinder Humanitarian Access in Afghanistan ———————————— Restrictions on female aid workers and interference in relief operations continue to hinder humanitarian access in Afghanistan, with the United Nations reporting 30 access-related incidents in…

Iraq: Al-Minaa Fans Commemorate Martyrdom of Lady Fatima al-Zahra Before Match Against Al-Karma —————————————- Fans of Al-Minaa Sports Club gathered at Basra Stadium in Iraq to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her) ahead of…

Pakistani Shia Scholars, Hazara Figures Protest Forced Evictions and Land Seizures in Afghanistan —————————– A group of Shia religious scholars and Hazara community figures in Pakistan have voiced concern over reports of forced home evictions, land seizures and the confiscation…

India: Man Accused of Burning Quran, Insulting Holy Prophet and Muslims ————————————– Reports circulating in India have accused a man identified as Gaurav Singh Rajput of burning a copy of the Holy Quran in the Chambal region and making offensive…

Syria Monitor Documents Deaths of 21 Women and Children Amid Rising Violence ———————————- The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has documented the deaths of 21 women and children across several parts of Syria between October 1 and 21, attributing the…

UNICEF Warns Afghanistan’s Water Crisis Is Deepening, Putting Millions of Children at Risk ————————————- Afghanistan’s worsening water crisis is being driven by climate change, drought, rising demand, inadequate infrastructure and funding shortages, UNICEF Representative Tajudeen Oyewale has warned. On Saturday,…