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IUCN Warns 96% of Coral Reef Systems Face Critical Extinction Risk ———————————– The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified 96 percent of the world’s shallow-water coral reef systems as critically endangered, warning that they could collapse within…

At least 7 killed in gunmen assault on church in Jordan ——————————– At least seven people have been killed, and 34 others wounded, in an attack in Jordan’s Karak governorate where gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church.…

Switzerland: Muslims Make Up Around 6% of Population as Religious and Social Presence Grows ———————————————— Muslims accounted for approximately 6% of Switzerland’s population covered by religious statistics in 2024, according to data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office. The figures…

Spain: FIFA Sanctions Football Federation Over Anti-Muslim Chants ———————————– FIFA has fined the Spanish Football Federation $20,000 and ordered the partial closure of stadium stands for Spain’s next home friendly following anti-Muslim chants by some supporters during a match against…

Malaysia: Man Arrested Over Alleged Desecration, Vandalism of Mosque in Tumpat ———————————— Malaysian police have arrested a 38-year-old man suspected of desecrating and vandalizing a mosque in Tumpat, Kelantan, after prayer carpets were found contaminated with foul-smelling muddy water mixed…

Australia: Fourth Global Imams, Scholars Forum Calls for Islamic Unity and Institutional Cooperation —————————————– The National Imams Council of Australia held its Fourth Global Imams and Scholars Forum at Slacks Creek Mosque in Brisbane, hosted by the Queensland Imams Council.…

Spain Faces Growing Muslim Burial Crisis as 30 of 44 Cemetery Sites Run Out of Space ————————– Spain is facing a growing shortage of Islamic burial spaces, with only 14 of the country’s 44 Muslim cemeteries and designated burial areas…

Vienna Islamic Centre Welcomes Austrian Visitors for Annual Open Mosque Day ———————————— The Islamic Centre of Vienna has welcomed Austrian residents as part of the annual Open Mosque Day initiative, aimed at promoting interfaith dialogue, challenging stereotypes and strengthening mutual…

India: 17 Killed, 25 Injured in Stampede at Hindu Religious Festival ————————— At least 17 people were killed and 25 others injured in a stampede during the Durga Puja festival in West Bengal, eastern India, amid heavy crowds and torrential…

Germany: Security Checks Delay Appointment of Muslim Military Chaplains ———————————————– Germany’s Defence Ministry has yet to appoint a Muslim imam to provide religious support to approximately 3,000 Muslim soldiers in the Bundeswehr, according to German media reports. The recruitment process…