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Muslims in southern US report surge in aggressive political rhetoric —————————————— Muslim communities across the southern United States are reporting a surge in hostile political rhetoric, with advocacy groups and residents warning that recent statements by some politicians are fueling…

DR Congo government, M23 rebels agree to protect civilians, ease aid access —————————————– The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the March 23 Movement have agreed to measures aimed at protecting civilians and facilitating humanitarian aid, following…

Fire destroys nearly 200 homes in Malaysia’s Sabah, hundreds displaced ———————————- A large fire that broke out in a coastal village in eastern Malaysia’s Sabah state has destroyed around 200 homes and displaced hundreds of residents, authorities said, as emergency…

Zohran Mamdani Criticizes US Military Spending Priorities Amid Iran Tensions ————————————- Zohran Mamdani, the First Muslim Mayor of New York, has criticized US military spending linked to tensions with Iran, arguing that resources allocated to conflict could be redirected toward…

Muslim figures feature prominently on TIME 100 list for 2026 ——————————————- Several influential Muslim figures from across politics, culture, activism, and global development have been named in the 2026 TIME 100 list, highlighting their impact amid a year marked by…

Legal migrants remain vulnerable to trafficking in wealthy nations ——————————– A recent opinion piece published on Al Jazeera highlights growing concerns that legal migration systems across regions—including Europe, the Gulf, and the United States—are leaving many migrant workers vulnerable to…

Pope Leo decries world ruled by ‘tyrants’ after Trump’s offensive rhetoric —————————- Pope Leo XIV has denounced the “handful of tyrants” who are ravaging Earth with war and exploitation, as he preached a message of peace in the epicentre of…

Controversy in Spain After Incident Involving Muslim Players, Pork Leg in Training Ground ——————————— A Spanish football club has issued a formal apology after a video circulated online showing its president allegedly chasing Muslim players with a pig’s leg during…

Uyghur Group Condemns Kazakhstan Sentences, Warns of Shrinking Civic Space —————————————— The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has condemned Kazakhstan’s sentencing of 19 activists, warning the move reflects declining civic freedoms and rising external pressure linked to China. The activists, affiliated…

Philippine Forces Kill 10 Suspected Islamist Militants in Southern Clash ———————————— Philippine security forces killed 10 suspected Islamist extremist militants in a clash in the country’s south on Friday, marking the deadliest confrontation so far this year, The Times of…