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UN: Mediterranean Migrant Deaths Near 1,000 in Early 2026 ———————————– Nearly 1,000 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean Sea since the start of 2026, marking one of the deadliest beginnings to a year on record, according to…

IMF Warns Middle East Tensions Could Weigh on Global Growth, Fuel Inflation ——————————————- The International Monetary Fund has warned that escalating tensions in the Middle East could negatively impact global economic growth and contribute to rising inflation, particularly through disruptions…

Global Energy Crisis Intensifies as Asia Hit by Fuel Price Surge, Supply Risks ——————————————- A deepening energy crisis triggered by Middle East tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves across Asia, with countries facing soaring fuel…

More than 70 missing after migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean —————————– At least 70 people went missing on Saturday after a migrant boat overturned in the Mediterranean, Anadolu Agency reported citing an Italian NGO. Mediterranea Saving Humans announced on US…

Pope Leo XIV Urges World Leaders to End Wars, Reject Indifference —————————————- Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful appeal for global peace on Easter Sunday, calling on world leaders to end conflicts, lay down their weapons and reject indifference toward the…

Global Food Prices Climb Again as Middle East Conflict Deepens, UN Warns of Wider Surge ————————————————————- Global food prices have continued to rise for a second consecutive month, with sharper increases recorded in March 2026 as the ongoing Middle East…

Philippines Moves to Expand Halal, Muslim-Friendly Tourism Sector ————————————– The Philippines is stepping up efforts to develop its halal and Muslim-friendly tourism industry, highlighting its growing role in attracting visitors and boosting economic development. The Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA)…

Legal and Political Dispute Grows in Texas Over Islamic Schools’ Access to Voucher Program ————————————— A major legal and political dispute is unfolding in the U.S. state of Texas over the participation of Islamic private schools in a new multibillion-dollar…

President of Islamic Society of Milwaukee Detained by ICE Amid Immigration Dispute ———————————————— Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee and a pro-Palestinian activist, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday, April…

HRW Reports Widespread Civilian Killings in Burkina Faso as Ibrahim Traoré Rejects Democratic Transition ————————————– Burkina Faso’s military and allied armed groups have been responsible for large-scale abuses against civilians, with more than 1,800 people killed since 2023, according to…