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Far-Right Activist Tears Quran Inside New York Church, Makes Anti-Muslim Remarks ————————————- A US far-right activist, Jake Lang, reportedly tore a copy of the Quran and made hostile remarks targeting Muslims during an event held inside a church in Harlem,…

Quebec Expands Secularism Rules, Restricting Religious Practices in Public Institutions and Spaces ——————————————- Quebec has implemented new measures to strengthen its secularism framework, introducing restrictions on religious practices in certain public institutions and limiting collective religious activities in public spaces.…

Mosque in Belgium’s Antwerp Province Vandalized with Hate Messages and Swastikas ———————————— Muslim community members in Belgium’s Antwerp province have expressed shock after a mosque was vandalized with hate symbols and offensive messages. The Tawfieq Mosque in Schelle was targeted…

Sweden’s 2026 Election Debate: Proposed Veil, Niqab Restrictions Spark Religious Freedom Concerns —————————————————- Debates over hijab, niqab, mosques, and religious schools have become prominent issues in Sweden’s 2026 election campaign, with political parties divided over the balance between integration policies,…

Vienna Mayor Rejects Closure of Islamic Community Amid Government Push Against ‘Political Islam’ ————————————– Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig has rejected calls to consider closing the Islamic Community of Austria (ICA), the country’s officially recognized representative body for Muslims, as the…

Water Shortages Worsen in Germany, Europe Amid Rising Temperatures ————————————- Water shortages in Germany and across Europe have intensified in recent months due to rising temperatures and increasing evaporation rates, according to joint studies conducted by Germany’s Helmholtz Centre for…

Ethiopian President Highlights Role of Religious Institutions in Promoting Peace and Coexistence ————————————— Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie has praised the role of religious institutions in strengthening coexistence, cooperation, and peace across the country, urging religious leaders to oppose efforts…

Ethiopian President Highlights Role of Religious Institutions in Promoting Peace and Coexistence ————————————— Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie has praised the role of religious institutions in strengthening coexistence, cooperation, and peace across the country, urging religious leaders to oppose efforts…

Zurich Hijab Ban Sparks Criticism and Religious Freedom Concerns —————————- The Zurich Cantonal Parliament in Switzerland has narrowly voted in favor of banning religious head coverings in public schools and kindergartens, raising concerns over religious freedom and the rights of…

Trump Criticizes New York Governor Kathy Hochul Over Hijab During Visit to Islamic Center ————————— US President Donald Trump has criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul after she wore a hijab during a visit to an Islamic center in New…