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Crowds demonstrate in Vienna to protest proposed ban on hijab for under-14 school girls ——————————————- Thousands of people demonstrated in Vienna on Saturday to protest a proposed plan to ban the wearing of the hijab in schools for girls under…

Sadiq Khan Illuminates London’s West End with Ramadan Lights, Promoting Unity and Hope ——————————— London’s West End was lit up Friday evening as Mayor Sadiq Khan switched on the city’s annual Ramadan lights for the fourth consecutive year, using the…

Arakan Humanitarian Association Warns Rohingya Are on “Brink of Extinction” —————————————— The Arakan Humanitarian Association has warned that the Rohingya crisis has reached a critical stage that threatens their “historical existence,” amid a sharp escalation of armed conflict in Myanmar’s…

United States Ends Temporary Protected Status for Yemeni Refugees ————————————- The United States government has announced it will terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemeni nationals, ending protections that have been in place for nearly a decade. U.S. Secretary of…

UNICEF Warns of Escalating Child Crisis as Violence Spreads in South Sudan —————————————– The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that a sharp escalation in violence across parts of South Sudan since late December 2025 has triggered a severe…

Report Finds Muslim Students Face Increasingly Hostile Climate on US Campuses —————————– A new report warns that the rights of Muslim students to protest and practice their faith are increasingly under pressure at universities across the United States, with many…

Belgium: Ghent to Light Up Its Streets for Ramadan for First Time ———————————- The Belgian city of Ghent is preparing for a landmark cultural moment as it plans to illuminate its main streets for Ramadan 2026 for the first time…

UN General Secretary: Africa’s exclusion from UN Security Council ‘indefensible’ ——————————— UN chief Antonio Guterres told African leaders on Saturday that the continent’s lack of permanent representation on the UN Security Council is “indefensible,” urging long-delayed global reforms as the…

Australian Police Apologize After Forced Evacuation of Muslim Worshippers —————————— Australian authorities have faced widespread criticism after police in New South Wales (NSW) forcibly evacuated Muslim worshippers during a protest, prompting an official apology. The incident occurred during demonstrations against…

Cotonou to Host “FIRAM 2026” Ramadan Exhibition to Promote Solidarity and Local Economy —————————————– The city of Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, is set to host the Islamic Ramadan exhibition “FIRAM 2026” from February 14 to 21, 2026. The…