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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…

Tunisia Faces Return to Authoritarianism as Ghannouchi Joins Hunger Strike in Solidarity with Jailed Opposition Leaders ———————————————– More than a decade after leading the Arab Spring uprisings, Tunisia is witnessing what observers describe as a “reproduction of dictatorship.” More details…

England Braces for Worst Drought in Decades as Reservoirs Run Critically Low ——————————— England is preparing for what could become its most severe drought in decades, as government agencies and water companies draw up emergency response plans amid forecasts of…

Bipartisan Islamophobia Threatens US Democracy, New Poll Suggests ———————————— A recent opinion piece, published by Al Jazeera, highlights concerns that the bipartisan normalization of Islamophobia in U.S. politics poses a significant threat not only to Muslim Americans but to American…

New Generation of Muslim Leadership Emerges in the U.S. as Islamophobia Persists ——————————– A new generation of Muslim leaders, particularly from the Shi’a community, is reshaping America’s political landscape — even as Islamophobia remains a persistent and deeply rooted challenge…

Austria Records Europe’s Highest Islamophobia Rate in 2024, Report Finds ………… A new report by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has revealed a sharp rise in anti-Muslim incidents across Europe in 2024, placing the continent as the second-highest region…