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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…

Anti-Muslim Incidents Surge in U.S. Amid Security Threats to Mosques —————————— Anti-Muslim incidents in the United States have sharply increased in recent months, with advocacy groups warning of a deteriorating climate for Muslim communities alongside growing security concerns at religious…

UN: South Sudan at risk of ‘full-scale famine’ amid intensified fighting ———————- The UN’s humanitarian chief has warned that South Sudan stands at a dangerous crossroads as it faces the risk of famine, Al Jazeera reported. Tom Fletcher, the under-secretary-general…

UNHCR: Record number of Rohingya refugees perished at sea last year ———————————- The United Nations refugee agency has announced that nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported dead or missing in the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea in 2025,…

Muslims in US Concerned Recognition Does Not Guarantee Safety ———————————- A guest contributor article published on April 16 on Muslim Matters reflects on the gap between symbolic recognition of Muslims in the United States and ongoing concerns about discrimination and…

UN Chief: No Military Solution to Middle East Conflicts ———————————————— The United Nations has reiterated that there is no military solution to the crisis in the Middle East, stressing that diplomacy remains the only viable path forward. UN Secretary-General António…

Malaysia to increase enforcement against illegal e-waste ————————————– Malaysia will step up enforcement efforts against the import of illegal electronic waste (e-waste) into the country, including setting up a special port branch, Xinhua reported. The special unit will be managed…

Nearly 20 million measles deaths averted in Africa through vaccination since 2000: WHO and Gavi report ——————————— A new analysis by the World Health Organization and the Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance says that improved immunization coverage has saved nearly 20…

Kazakhstan Imprisons 19 Activists for Peaceful Xinjiang Protest ——————————– A court in Kazakhstan has convicted 19 activists over a peaceful protest against alleged human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang region. The move has drawn strong criticism from international rights groups…

Pope Leo warns of waning democracy after Trump criticism ——————————– Pope Leo voiced concern over the risk of democracies sliding into “majoritarian tyranny” on Tuesday, in a letter issued by the Vatican two days after US President Donald Trump attacked…