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Islamic Groups Condemn Anti-Muslim Opposition to Proposed Mosque in New Mexico ———————————————– Opposition to the construction of a proposed mosque in the U.S. state of New Mexico has drawn criticism from Islamic organizations and civil rights advocates, who are calling…

Shia Scholars in India Emphasize Promoting Culture of Wilayah, Justice, and Islamic Guidance on Eid al-Ghadir —————————————— Shia Muslims in India marked the blessed occasion of Eid al-Ghadir by holding Friday and congregational prayers, celebrations, and religious programs in various…

FreeMuslim Urges Protecting Nature on World Environment Day as Shared Human, Moral Responsibility ————————– The International Nonviolence Organization, FreeMuslim Inc., issued a statement marking World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5, stressing the importance of strengthening environmental awareness and…

Intolerance Toward Muslims Rises in Japan as Community Nearly Doubles ————————————- Discrimination and hostility toward Muslims in Japan are rising as the country’s Muslim population grows, according to observers and community members cited by Kyodo News. Muslims in Japan, including…

WHO, Africa CDC Launch $518M Ebola Response Plan Amid Fast-Spreading Outbreak —————————- The World Health Organization and Africa CDC have launched a $518 million Ebola response plan to contain a rapidly expanding Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of…

Pope to Visit Europe’s Migration Flashpoints as Catholics Hope for Message of Reconciliation ———————— Pope Leo XIV is set to visit two of Europe’s most sensitive migration hotspots, Spain’s Canary Islands next week and Italy’s Lampedusa island in early July,…

Nearly 50 people die of thirst after truck breakdown in Niger desert ——————————— Nigerien authorities say at least 49 people died of thirst in an isolated Sahara desert district in northern Niger after their truck broke down, leaving them stranded…

Recent Data Reveals Rise in Islamophobic Acts in Spain —————————————– According to data published by Spain’s Ministry of the Interior, hate crimes and hate-related incidents reached their highest level in 2025 since official statistics began being collected in 2014. According…

Pope Leo’s Visit to Spain Focuses on Migrants, Emphasizes Support for Those Affected by Europe’s Migration Routes ——————————————————- Pope Leo XIV is embarking on his first visit to a European Union member state, traveling to Spain for a week-long trip…

Children Bear Brunt of Global Conflicts, UN Reports Unprecedented Rise in Violations —————————————- A new report released by the United Nations warns that children bear the brunt of global conflicts amid an unprecedented rise in violations of their basic rights.…