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Belgium: Dismissal of Muslim teacher over refusal to remove hijab sparks legal and union debate ———————————————- The dismissal of Muslim teacher Hudayfa Amajoud by authorities in Belgium’s East Flanders province has sparked renewed debate over religious freedom, workplace rights, and…

Australia: Police investigate suspected hate incident targeting Waragul Mosque in Victoria ———————————- Victoria Police have launched an investigation after a suspected hate-motivated incident at the Waragul Mosque in Gippsland, where pork was reportedly thrown near the mosque’s entrance. Security camera…

Nepal: Muslim Communities Mobilize Relief Efforts for Flood Victims ————————————– Muslim communities across several regions of Nepal have launched a coordinated aid campaign to support families affected by recent floods, highlighting the role of mosques, Islamic schools, and community institutions…

Tashkent’s Center for Islamic Civilization preserves scientific, cultural legacy of Islamic world ———————————————— The Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is preserving and presenting a wide collection of manuscripts, artifacts and historical objects representing different periods of Islamic history.…

SRW warns of growing pressure on Shia institutions and communities in Afghanistan ——————————– The international organization Shia Rights Watch has warned of increasing pressure on Shia communities and religious institutions in Afghanistan following reported actions against the Khatam al-Nabiyyin Islamic…

94% of Muslim Women in Quebec Study Say Sense of Belonging Declined Due to Secularism Law ——————————————- A survey by the Canadian Muslim Forum (FMC-CMF) has found that many Muslim women who participated in the study reported social, psychological, and…

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…