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Trump Announces Increase in Global Tariffs to 15% Following Supreme Court Ruling ———————————– Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he is raising global tariffs from 10% to 15%, escalating a key element of his economic agenda after…

Germany Moves to Impose Restrictions on Children’s Use of Social Media ————————— Germany’s ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) approved a proposal on Saturday to ban children under the age of 14 from using social media platforms and to introduce stricter…

Burgos City Council Bans Burqa, Niqab in Municipal Facilities Amid Political Debate ——————————- The city council of Burgos has approved a ban on women wearing the burqa and niqab in municipal facilities, following a council vote on Saturday in favor…

Philippine House of Representatives Opens First Permanent Prayer Hall for Muslims —————————- The House of Representatives of the Philippines inaugurated its first permanent prayer hall for Muslims on February 16, 2026, at its headquarters in Manila, marking an institutional step…

Eight Migrants Found Dead in Libya and Greece Amid Rising Mediterranean Crossings —————————— Authorities in Libya and Greece have reported the deaths of eight migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea, highlighting the continuing dangers faced by asylum seekers in…

Shia Community in Kampala Holds Quranic Gatherings During Ramadan Nights ————————— The Shia community in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, is organizing Quranic recitation sessions and Dua Iftitah gatherings during the nights of the holy month of Ramadan. The events…

Amnesty Warns of Persistent Impunity, Unaddressed Crimes in Libya 15 Years After Revolution ———————————— Amnesty International has raised concerns over ongoing impunity in Libya, 15 years after the 2011 revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi, warning that serious human rights violations…

Islamic conference in Norway warns of growing far-right extremism ———————————– An Islamic dialogue conference held in Norway in 2026 has warned of the growing influence of far-right extremism and its impact on social cohesion, amid rising hate speech and polarization…

Spain’s parliament rejects bill seeking ban on niqab and burqa ———————————— Spain’s lower house of parliament has rejected a bill seeking to ban the wearing of the niqab and burqa in public spaces, following a vote held during a plenary…

China’s High-Speed Rail Network Accelerates World’s Largest Annual Human Migration, Financial Times Reports ——————————————– The British newspaper Financial Times has reported that China’s high-speed rail network is playing a major role in accelerating the world’s largest annual human migration during…