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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…

Mauritanian MPs Protest Israeli Death Penalty Law, Call for Urgent International Action ————————————- Several members of the National Assembly of Mauritania held a protest in Mauritania’s capital on Thursday to condemn the Knesset’s approval of a law imposing the death…

Political Backlash in Spain After Racist, Anti‑Muslim Chants at Friendly Match Against Egypt ———————————– A friendly football match between Spain national football team and Egypt national football team in Barcelona on March 31, sparked widespread condemnation after sections of the crowd were…

Survey Finds Americans Value Banking Apps Over Social Media Amid Economic Pressures ———————————————- A new survey by Wells Fargo, reported by Axios, shows that Americans are placing greater importance on financial tools than social media as economic concerns grow. According…

Australia Investigates Meta, TikTok and Google Over Under‑16 Social Media Rules ——————————- Australia’s online safety regulator is investigating whether major tech companies, including Meta, TikTok and Google, have failed to enforce a new law that bans social media use for…

Verified News: Pope Leo XIV Calls for Reduction of Violence and Peace in the Middle East ————————————– Pope Leo XIV, the first American‑born pontiff, has issued a renewed appeal for peace and a reduction in violence related to the ongoing…