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Global Gen Z Uprisings Shake Governments in 2025 Amid Youth-Led Protests From Kathmandu to Antananarivo ——————————– Global youth movements led by members of Generation Z played an outsized role in shaping political developments in 2025, from toppling governments to pressing…

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City’s First Shia Muslim mayor ——————————– Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor of New York City just after midnight on Thursday, becoming the first Shia Muslim mayor and the youngest person in…

Wave of Islamophobia Targets Hijab-Wearing Women After Bondi Attack ————————————— Muslim women, particularly those wearing hijabs, are facing a surge in Islamophobic incidents following the December 14 Bondi Beach terrorist attack, according to ABC News. The Australian National Imams Council…

UN Chief Calls on World Leaders to Invest in Fighting Poverty ————————————– UN Secretary‑General António Guterres has urged global leaders to prioritise investment in fighting poverty and reducing military spending as the world enters 2026, Anadolu Agency reported. In his…

Halal-Friendly Korean Cuisine Gains Popularity Among Muslim Tourists in Seoul ——————————— Seoul’s culinary scene is increasingly adapting to the growing presence of Muslim tourists, who are seeking halal-friendly options in traditional Korean cuisine, according to The Chosun Daily. On the…

Anti-Muslim Attacks in Australia Triple as Communities Promote Solidarity After Bondi Attack —————————– Reported hate crimes targeting Muslim communities across Australia have surged by nearly 300 percent, amid heightened global tensions and the aftermath of a deadly terrorist attack in…

SRW Welcomes Malaysian Court Rulings on Enforced Disappearance Cases —————————- The Shia Rights Watch (SRW) organization has welcomed landmark rulings by Malaysia’s High Court holding state authorities responsible for the enforced disappearances of social activist Amri Cheh Mat and Christian…

Greek Coast Guard Rescues 131 Migrants Off Crete ………….. Greek coast guard forces rescued 131 migrants from a fishing boat south of Crete on Saturday, pushing the number of people saved in the area over the past five days to…

Train Derailment in Southern Mexico Kills at Least 13 ………… At least 13 people were killed when an Interoceanic Train derailed in Mexico’s southern state of Oaxaca, authorities said on Sunday, Reuters reported. The accident occurred near the town of…

Axios Highlights Growing Religious Disaffiliation in the United States ………… The United States is experiencing a significant shift in its religious landscape, with a growing number of Americans identifying as religiously unaffiliated, particularly among younger generations, according to a report…