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New Initiatives Launched in Norway and UK to Combat Islamophobia ———————————- Efforts to combat anti-Muslim hatred are intensifying across Europe, with Norway launching a new national reporting system and the UK allocating substantial new funding for community protection. The Islamic…

Zohran Mamdani Defends Muslim Identity Amid Intensified Islamophobia in NYC Mayoral Race ——————————————- Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has publicly affirmed his Muslim identity in response to escalating attacks he describes as “racist and baseless,” including remarks from former Governor…

African Countries Facing 50 Armed Conflicts, Accounting for 40% of Global Warfare ———————————– The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says more than 50 armed conflicts are currently taking place across Africa, representing about 40% of all active conflicts…

Rise of Non-Religious Population and Growth of Muslim Communities in Europe, Pew Report Shows —————————————– A new report by the Pew Research Center on global religious trends highlights a significant decline in Europe’s Christian population and a significant rise in…

Study Finds Global Rivers Overloaded with Human Antibiotics ——————————————- Researchers from McGill University warn that rivers around the world are accumulating about 8,500 tonnes of antibiotics annually from human consumption alone — nearly one third of global antibiotics use, SciTechDaily…

IOM Calls for Enhanced Safety Following Tunisia Shipwreck That Killed 40 Migrants —————————— The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has issued a renewed appeal for increased safety measures along migration routes after a shipwreck off the coast of Mahdia, Tunisia,…

South Sudan is facing mounting humanitarian pressures as new data highlights a surge in child labor alongside severe flooding affecting hundreds of thousands across the country. A government-backed report, produced with support from Save the Children and published on October…

Crisis in Britain: Halt on ‘Islamophobia’ Term Sparks Controversy Amid Broader Faith Community Strain ———————————— The crisis surrounding the UK government’s approach to dealing with anti-Muslim hatred has intensified, according to a report by the English newspaper The Telegraph. This…

Over 14 Million Children in Sudan Face Humanitarian Crisis as Conflict and Famine Worsen ————————————————— The humanitarian crisis in Sudan has intensified, with over 14 million children—half of the country’s child population—requiring urgent assistance, according to a joint statement by…

Australia’s Hafiz Al-Quran Contest Elevates Standards and National Unity ——————————- The Hafiz Al-Quran Competition in Australia has been lauded as a successful model for strengthening the Islamic identity of Muslim youth by improving judging standards and expanding participation, IQNA reported.…