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Australia Expands Measures to Combat Islamophobia ———————————– The Australian government has adopted 35 of 54 recommendations proposed by Special Envoy on Islamophobia Aftab Malik to address rising anti-Muslim hatred, discrimination and racism. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the plan focuses…

ASEAN Diplomats Express Concern Over Iran War Impact on Energy, Trade ————————————- Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have voiced “deep concern” over the impact of the Iran war, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz,…

UN Report: Global Hunger Declines but Remains Above Pre-COVID Levels —————————————————– Global hunger has continued to decline but remains significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest United Nations State of Food Security and Nutrition in the…

Portugal’s Face Covering Ban Draws Criticism from Rights Groups ————————————————— Portugal’s approval of legislation banning face coverings in public spaces has sparked criticism from Amnesty International and civil liberties advocates, who warn that the law could negatively affect religious freedom…

Australian Muslim Groups Urge Greater Funding to Combat Islamophobia ———————————————– Muslim organizations in Australia have called on the federal government to provide stronger funding and broader action to address Islamophobia, saying the government’s response to a national review of anti-Muslim…

Trump Administration Considers $100,000 Financial Bond Requirement for Some Permanent Residency Applicants ——————————————————– The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering a proposal that would require some applicants for permanent residency in the United States to provide a financial…

UN Warns of Terrorist Groups Exploiting Online Games to Recruit Young People ———————————– The United Nations has warned that terrorist groups are increasingly using online games and digital platforms as tools to attract and recruit young people, highlighting the growing…

Uganda School Bus Crash Death Toll Rises to 24 ——————————— The death toll from a school bus crash in eastern Uganda has risen to 24, including 23 students and one adult, after three more children died from their injuries, police…

Armed Groups Ambush Malian Military Convoy in Gao Region ———————————- Mali’s military said it has launched a counteroperation after armed groups attacked a military convoy in the Gao region of northern Mali. The ambush was claimed by the al-Qaeda-linked group…

Swedish Fatwa Council Calls on Muslims to Participate in Upcoming Parliamentary Elections ———————————— The Swedish Fatwa Council has issued a statement urging Muslims in Sweden to participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections, describing voting as both a religious and civic…