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Intolerance Toward Muslims Rises in Japan as Community Nearly Doubles ————————————- Discrimination and hostility toward Muslims in Japan are rising as the country’s Muslim population grows, according to observers and community members cited by Kyodo News. Muslims in Japan, including…

WHO, Africa CDC Launch $518M Ebola Response Plan Amid Fast-Spreading Outbreak —————————- The World Health Organization and Africa CDC have launched a $518 million Ebola response plan to contain a rapidly expanding Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of…

Pope to Visit Europe’s Migration Flashpoints as Catholics Hope for Message of Reconciliation ———————— Pope Leo XIV is set to visit two of Europe’s most sensitive migration hotspots, Spain’s Canary Islands next week and Italy’s Lampedusa island in early July,…

Nearly 50 people die of thirst after truck breakdown in Niger desert ——————————— Nigerien authorities say at least 49 people died of thirst in an isolated Sahara desert district in northern Niger after their truck broke down, leaving them stranded…

Recent Data Reveals Rise in Islamophobic Acts in Spain —————————————– According to data published by Spain’s Ministry of the Interior, hate crimes and hate-related incidents reached their highest level in 2025 since official statistics began being collected in 2014. According…

Pope Leo’s Visit to Spain Focuses on Migrants, Emphasizes Support for Those Affected by Europe’s Migration Routes ——————————————————- Pope Leo XIV is embarking on his first visit to a European Union member state, traveling to Spain for a week-long trip…

Children Bear Brunt of Global Conflicts, UN Reports Unprecedented Rise in Violations —————————————- A new report released by the United Nations warns that children bear the brunt of global conflicts amid an unprecedented rise in violations of their basic rights.…

Muslims in U.S. Strengthen Civic Engagement ————————— Facing ongoing challenges of discrimination, Muslims in the United States are increasing their civic participation and engagement in public affairs, driven largely by rising political awareness among younger generations, IQNA reported. The American…

Austria Begins Trial of Former Syrian Baath Regime Officials on Torture Charges —————————– A court in Vienna, Austria, on Monday began proceedings against former officials of the Syrian Baath regime, accused of torture and mistreatment of detainees during the early…

Global Race to Develop Ebola Vaccines Intensifies as Outbreak Spreads in Africa ————————————————– As cases of Ebola continue to rise in parts of Central Africa, international efforts to accelerate the development of new vaccines are gaining momentum. Experts say acting…