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Russia Reports Deadly Drone Strike in Kherson Region, Blames Ukraine ……… Russia said on Thursday that at least 24 people were killed and more than 50 injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on a café and hotel in a Moscow-controlled…

Somalia Says 29 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Airstrikes ……….. Somalia’s armed forces said they killed 29 al-Shabaab militants during coordinated military operations in the town of Jabad Godane in the country’s southeast, according to a defence ministry statement issued on…

Seven Dead, Dozens Rescued After Migrant Boat Capsizes off Gambia ……….. Seven bodies were recovered and 96 people were rescued after a boat carrying migrants capsized overnight in northwestern Gambia, the country’s defence ministry said on Thursday, as reported by…

New Audiobook Explores Muslim Life in the United States ………… A newly released audiobook titled Islam at the Heart of America aims to present a nuanced portrayal of Islam within U.S. society, moving beyond stereotypes often associated with the faith.…

Malaysia Plans Tighter Rules on Children’s Social Media Use ………. Malaysia’s government announced plans to introduce stricter regulations governing the use of social media by children and teenagers under the age of 16, aiming to strengthen online safety without imposing…

Explosion and Fire in Swiss Ski Resort Kill at Least Two ………… An explosion followed by a fire tore through an establishment in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana on New Year’s Eve, killing at least two people and…

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…