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Sweden Democrats Propose Expanding Hijab Ban to Public Institutions Ahead of 2026 Election ———————————- Sweden’s right-wing Sweden Democrats (SD) party has proposed introducing a ban on wearing the hijab in publicly funded institutions, including schools, hospitals, healthcare facilities, government offices,…

Democratic Republic of Congo Records Over 7,000 Ebola Cases and Nearly 3,400 Deaths in Largest Outbreak ————————————— The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reported more than 7,000 Ebola infections and nearly 3,400 deaths in what authorities describe as the…

Global Water Crisis Deepens as Solar Desalination, AI Emerge as Potential Solutions —————————————- The global water shortage is intensifying, prompting governments and researchers to explore new technologies, including solar-powered desalination and artificial intelligence, as part of broader efforts to address…

Growing Presence of Full-Time Muslim Chaplains at US Universities Supports Students’ Religious Needs ——————————————– The number of full-time Muslim chaplains and dedicated Islamic prayer spaces at universities across the United States has increased significantly in recent years, reflecting a growing…

International Report: 45% of Migratory Bird Species Facing Population Decline ———————————————- A new global report has warned that 45 percent of migratory bird species worldwide are experiencing population declines, with nearly one in nine species now facing the risk of…

Criticism Mounts Over Austria’s School Hijab Ban Amid Debate on Religious Freedom —————————————- Austria’s ban on wearing the hijab for Muslim girls under the age of 14 in schools has sparked criticism and renewed debate over religious freedom, personal choice,…

UNESCO Warns of 33% Increase in Attacks on Schools During 2025 ———————————————— The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has warned of a sharp rise in attacks targeting educational institutions worldwide, reporting a 33 percent increase during 2025…

Muslims in Germany Face Dual Reality of Integration and Rising Anti-Muslim Sentiment ——————————– Germany’s Muslim community continues to expand its social and religious presence while facing growing concerns over Islamophobia, far-right rhetoric, and anti-Muslim attacks, according to researchers and observers…

Republicans Intensify Focus on Islam, Muslim Issues Ahead of U.S. Midterm Elections ——————————- The role of Muslims and Islam in U.S. political debate has become an increasingly prominent issue in the campaign discourse of several Republican figures ahead of the…

Swedish Anti-Discrimination Agency Condemns School Policy Affecting Fasting Students —————————————————– Sweden’s Equality Ombudsman (DO) has criticized an independent primary school in Botkyrka municipality for a policy that prevented fasting students from being referred to the school nurse if they experienced…