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Rise of Muslim Politicians in U.S. Draws Far‑Right Alarm Amid Record Wins ————————————- A notable surge in the success of Muslim‑American candidates across U.S. elections has drawn attention from both civil rights advocates and far‑right groups, highlighting the evolving political…

Vatican Launches Investigation into Sexual Abuse Allegations in Spanish Church ——————————————— The Vatican has opened an investigation into a Catholic bishop in Spain following allegations of sexual abuse, according to a report by Reuters cited by the Shia Waves Agency.…

Dushanbe to Host Commonwealth of Independent States Interparliamentary Assembly The Interparliamentary Assembly of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is set to convene in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, on November 13–14. According to Anadolu Agency, parliamentary delegations from Russia,…

UN Says Hundreds Killed in Tanzania Election Protests ……………. The UN Human Rights Office said on Tuesday it believes hundreds of people were killed in Tanzania during protests following last month’s elections, adding it has received reports that security forces…

Al-Qaeda-Linked Extremists Threaten Bamako’s Economy Amid Rising Tensions ——————————————————— The Malian capital faces an unprecedented economic crisis as the extremist Sunni group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), affiliated with Al-Qaeda, enforces an economic blockade, halting fuel imports and paralyzing key…

China Launches New ‘K Visa’ to Attract Global Tech Talent in Rivalry with the US —————————– The Chinese government has introduced a new “K Visa” program aimed at attracting top global talent in science and technology. According to AFP, the…

Far-Right Groups Exploit Christmas Festivities to Fuel Islamophobia in Germany —————————– In Germany, far-right groups have launched a disinformation campaign falsely claiming that Christmas markets are being canceled this year due to “fear of Muslims” and alleged “terror threats.” According…

Record Muslim Representation in U.S. Politics: 38 Muslim Candidates Win in Recent Elections —————————————— The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced that at least 38 Muslim candidates won seats at various levels of government in the recent U.S. elections —…

“Imam Hussein for All” Campaign Launches Emergency Aid for Orphaned and Vulnerable Shia Families in Gaza ————————————— In a humanitarian initiative, the Imam Hussein for All campaign has launched a large-scale emergency relief program to support orphaned and destitute Shia…

Netherlands Advances Plan to Ban Imports from Israeli Settlements Despite Pausing Wider Sanctions ………….. The Netherlands is continuing work on legislation to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine, even as it pauses broader sanctions on Israel following…