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Australia Urged to Take Further Action Against Islamophobia Following Landmark Report ————————————————– A new report on Islamophobia in Australia has called for stronger and long-term measures to address discrimination against Muslim communities and tackle the causes of anti-Muslim prejudice. Australia’s…

New Book Explores Burial Traditions and Religious Diversity in Spain ——————————————— A newly published book examining funeral traditions and mourning practices in Spain explores how burial rituals reflect religious beliefs, cultural identity and social values within the country’s diverse communities.…

Four African cities among world’s least livable urban areas in 2026, new index says ———————————————– The 2026 Global Livability Index, published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), placed four African cities among the ten least livable cities worldwide, reflecting ongoing…

UN Chief Calls for Faster Action to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals ———————————— UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged countries to accelerate efforts to meet the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), warning that global crises, rising inequalities and financial…

WFP Launches First Drought Anticipatory Action Plan in South Sudan to Protect Vulnerable Communities ——————————————– The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of South Sudan have activated the country’s first-ever drought anticipatory action plan, providing early support…

MIHAS 2026: Malaysia Targets Halal Trade Growth to Expand Exports ———————————– Malaysia is preparing to strengthen its position in the global halal economy through the 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), scheduled to take place from September 23 to 26,…

Texas Faces Growing Debate Over Policies Affecting Islamic Institutions Amid Rights Concerns ———————————– A growing controversy is unfolding in the US state of Texas over government actions and legislative proposals involving Islamic institutions, with critics warning of possible religious discrimination…

Controversy in Japan After Eid al-Adha Prayer Banned in Public Park in Ichikawa ——————————————– A decision by the city of Ichikawa in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, to prevent the holding of Eid al-Adha prayers in a public park has sparked…

UN Reaffirms Support for Freedom of Navigation in Strait of Hormuz Amid Reports of US Shipping Fee Plan ——————————————- The United Nations has reiterated its call for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz following reports that the United…

First Patients Enrolled in Ebola Treatment Trial in DR Congo’s Ituri Province —————————————- The first patients have been enrolled in a new Ebola treatment trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, raising hopes that experimental drugs could reduce deaths…