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Canada Faces Backlash Over Scrapping Standalone Islamophobia Envoy Role ———————————- Canada is facing criticism after Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government scrapped the standalone roles of Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia and Special Envoy on Combatting Antisemitism, folding them into a…

Delegation of religious activists from India visit Imam Hussein Media Group Headquarters —————————– A delegation of religious activists from India has visited the Imam Hussein Media Group in the holy city of Karbala to review its cultural and media activities…

Taliban Administration starts enforcing new penal code ——————————– The Taliban have begun enforcing their newly approved penal code, sentencing a man in western Afghanistan to prison and flogging for allegedly insulting the group’s supreme leader. According to an article by…

Global Organization Condemns Saudi Arabia Over Executions of Minors, Calls for Immediate Halt —————————- The international advocacy group Global Citizen has sharply criticized Saudi Arabia for continuing to impose the death penalty on individuals accused of crimes committed while under…

Taliban Shut Down Shiite Butchers in Ghazni, Citing Claims Meat Is “Not Halal” ————————————– Local sources in Afghanistan’s Ghazni say the Taliban have barred Shiite butchers in the city center from slaughtering animals and have closed their shops, raising concerns…

US forces conduct strikes on more than 30 Daesh targets in Syria —————————- The US military said Saturday that its forces had struck more than 30 Daesh targets in Syria this month, maintaining pressure on the extremists after a deadly…

Red Cross Helps Two Million Patients, Women, and Children in Afghanistan in 2025 ——————————— The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent delivered health services to over two million people in Afghanistan during 2025 crises, Khaama Press reported. According…

Women Barred from Attending Kabul International Exhibition Amid Ongoing Restrictions —————————– Women have been barred from attending and participating in the Kabul International Exhibition, according to informed sources, marking a new development in the continued restrictions imposed on women in…

Widespread Religious and Legal Reactions in Egypt After Video Insults Holy Prophet’s Parents ———————————————– A video containing offensive remarks about the parents of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his pure family) has sparked significant religious, social, and…

World Radio Day: Journalist Support Groups Warn of Growing Media Restrictions in Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan —————————————– Media support groups warn radio freedoms shrinking as authorities tighten controls, raising concerns over journalism, access to information, and broadcaster survival across Afghanistan, Khaama Press…