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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Immediate Ceasefire, End to Violence in Middle East ————————— Pope Leo XIV, head of the Catholic Church, has urged an immediate halt to wars and an end to violence in the Middle East, emphasizing the…

Ramadan Iftar in Sydney Welcomes New Muslims to Foster Support, Integration ————————————— The Lebanese Muslim Association in Australia hosted a special Ramadan iftar for new Muslims at its community hall adjacent to the Lakemba Mosque in southwest Sydney, aiming to…

One in Five Australian Children Under 16 Still Using Social Media Despite Ban ———————————- A significant number of children in Australia continue to use social media platforms despite a nationwide ban on users under the age of 16, raising concerns…

German Court Rules Headscarves Not Permitted for Judges in Courtrooms —————————– A court in Darmstadt, in the German state of Hesse, has ruled that judges and public prosecutors must maintain religious neutrality while performing their duties, determining that wearing a…

Debate Grows in Europe Over Muslim Integration Policies, Religious Freedoms ——————————————- Debate is intensifying across Europe over the rights of Muslim communities as governments implement integration and security policies that critics say restrict religious practices. Observers link the measures to…

Debate Rekindled in Japan After Authorities Reject New Muslim Cemeteries ————————————– Debate has resurfaced in Japan after authorities rejected the establishment of new Muslim cemeteries, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by Muslim communities in a country where cremation is practiced in…

UN Chief Says Security Council Struggles to Stop Conflicts Amid Escalation in Lebanon —————————– António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, said the United Nations Security Council lacks the effectiveness needed to halt major global conflicts, citing repeated use of…

Rising Middle East Tensions Push Fuel Prices Higher, Threatening African Economic Growth ——————————————— Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disruptions to oil shipping routes have increased fuel costs and raised concerns about economic growth across Africa, according to…

Floods, Landslides in Southern Ethiopia Kill 64, Dozens Missing ———————— Heavy rains in southern Ethiopia have triggered devastating floods and landslides in densely populated mountainous areas, resulting in the deaths of 64 people, with dozens more reported missing. The Gamo…

Study Warns Global Warming Is Accelerating and Could Exceed 1.5°C Before 2030 ————————————- A new scientific study warns that global warming has accelerated significantly since around 2015, raising concerns that the world could exceed the 1.5°C temperature limit set by…