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European Countries Adopt Different Restrictions on Hijab in Schools, Comparative Report Highlights ————————————— European countries continue to apply differing regulations governing the wearing of Islamic headscarves in educational institutions, with no unified policy across the European Union, according to a…

Malaysia Proposes Reviving World Zakat Organization to Support Poor Muslim Communities Worldwide ———————————– Malaysia has proposed reviving the World Zakat Organization to coordinate the collection and distribution of zakat funds internationally, with the aim of supporting impoverished Muslim countries and…

Ethiopia: $6.2 Million Islamic Educational, Healthcare and Charitable Complex Launched in Addis Ababa ——————————————— Construction work has been launched on a major Islamic educational, healthcare and charitable complex in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, with a budget of one billion Ethiopian…

Europe: Governments Move to Cut Pension Spending Amid Economic Pressures and Ageing Populations —————————— Several European governments are reviewing their pension systems and considering reductions in retirement spending as public finances come under increasing pressure from ageing populations and rising…

Senegal: At Least 21 Migrants Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Northwestern Coast ————————————— At least 21 migrants have died after a boat capsized off the coast of northwestern Senegal, near the town of Lompoul in the Kebemer area. Search and…

UN Highlights Role of Science, Technology in Promoting Global Peace ——————————————— The United Nations has highlighted the importance of science and technology in understanding the world and building a better future, marking the International Week of Science and Peace, which…

Philippines: Hijab Restrictions at College Spark Controversy, Prompting Official Complaint ————————— A reported restriction on wearing the hijab at Iligan Medical Center College (IMCC) in Northern Mindanao, Philippines, has sparked controversy, prompting the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) to…

China: Rights Group Warns New Regulations Could Marginalise Uyghur Language in Education and Public Institutions ———————————————– The Uyghur Rights Observatory has warned that amended language regulations approved by Chinese authorities in the Xinjiang region, known to Uyghurs as East Turkestan,…

Escalating Violence Forces More Than 66,000 Nigerians to Flee to Niger and Benin ———————————————— More than 66,000 Nigerians have fled to neighbouring Niger and Benin since the beginning of 2026, amid escalating violence and insecurity in northern Nigeria, according to…

Philippines: Six Initiatives Proposed to Improve Government Services for Muslims ——————————— The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) has held talks with local authorities in Muntinlupa City to launch six initiatives aimed at improving public services for Muslims and expanding…