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Eruption halts at Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano after 1st activity in thousands of years ————————— The Hayli Gubbi volcano, the southernmost in the Mount Erta Ale range in Ethiopia’s northeastern Afar region, ceased erupting after its first activity in thousands…

Fatima al-Zahra Mosque: A Symbol of Shia Identity in the Heart of Derbent, Russia ————————— In the historic alleyways of Derbent, Russia, the Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her) Mosque stands as a lasting emblem of Shia identity in the…

Protests in Guizhou Over Funeral Policy Highlight Rising Rural Unrest in China ………….. Protests have erupted in Shidong town, Guizhou province, after local authorities encouraged cremation over traditional burial, The Guardian reported. The demonstrations, which began over the weekend, reflect…

Trump Orders Review to Label Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Terrorist Groups ……………. President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing senior national security officials to begin the process of determining whether specific chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood should…

Major Eruption in Ethiopia Sends Ash Plume Toward Arabian Peninsula …………….. A major volcanic eruption occurred Monday in Ethiopia’s remote Danakil region, sending a massive ash plume across parts of the Arabian Peninsula. The eruption began at 8:30 a.m. local…

Malaysia Rejects Proposal to Create Non-Muslim Equivalent of Zakat Fund ………….. Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance has rejected parliamentary calls to establish a zakat-like fund for non-Muslim communities, stressing that zakat is a religious obligation defined strictly by Islamic law and…

Australian Senate Erupts After Far-Right Senator Wears Burka in Renewed Call for Ban ————————– The Australian Senate descended into turmoil on Monday after far-right senator Pauline Hanson entered the chamber wearing a burka, reigniting controversy over her longstanding campaign to…

Vatican Accepts Resignation of Spanish Bishop Accused of Abuse The Vatican has formally accepted the resignation of Bishop Rafael Zornoza of Cádiz and Ceuta following the launch of a canonical investigation into allegations that he sexually abused a minor in…

Germany Steps Up Deportations Amid Tougher Migration Policy, Civil Groups Warn of Social Strain ———————– Germany has markedly increased removals of asylum seekers without legal residency rights over the past 10 months, reflecting a broader shift toward stricter migration enforcement.…

Mass protests erupt in Tunisia over president’s escalating crackdown on freedoms ———————————– Tunisians took to the streets of downtown Tunis on Saturday over what they described as President Kais Saied ‘s increasingly authoritarian rule, demanding the release of all jailed…