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UN General Assembly opens amid wars, AI concerns and global governance challenges ——————————— The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly has opened in New York, bringing together nearly 130 world leaders to discuss major international challenges, including conflicts…

Italy’s Prime Minister Proposes Ban on Face Coverings in Schools, Sparking Debate Over Integration Policies ——————————————— Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced plans for legislation that would ban the wearing of burqas and niqabs by female students in schools…

“Uzbekistan: An Enduring Legacy” Exhibition Highlights Over 1,000 Years of Cultural History in Doha ———————————————- The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha has opened the exhibition “Uzbekistan: An Enduring Legacy” in partnership with the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation,…

Malaysia Proposes ASEAN Halal Council to Boost Regional Industry —————————————— Malaysia has called for the establishment of an ASEAN Halal Council next year to strengthen cooperation among Southeast Asian countries in the halal industry, facilitate trade, and expand market opportunities.…

Austria’s New Headscarf Ban Sparks Complaints Over Students Excluded From Classes —————————————————— The Islamic Religious Authority in Austria said it had received complaints from families whose daughters were allegedly prevented from returning to class or pressured to remove their headscarves.…

China Demonstrates T800 Humanoid Robot Alongside Police Forces in Shenzhen —————————- A humanoid robot known as the EngineAI T800 has been demonstrated moving alongside police special forces in Shenzhen, China, attracting attention as authorities and technology companies explore potential applications…

Global Encyclopedia of Muslim Communities Project Launched to Document Muslims’ History, Realities Worldwide ———————————————————– The “Muslim Communities Around the World Encyclopedia” project is being developed as a global knowledge initiative aimed at creating a comprehensive reference on Muslim societies outside…

Netherlands Launches Digital Platform to Monitor and Document Attacks on Mosques ——————————————— A Muslim representative organization in the Netherlands has launched a new digital platform to record and track attacks, threats, and acts of vandalism against mosques and Islamic institutions…

Global Witness Reports 124 Land and Environmental Defenders Killed Worldwide in 2025 —————————————————– Global Witness, an international organization that monitors threats against environmental and land defenders, reported that at least 124 defenders were killed in 2025, bringing the total number…

Malaysia’s “Mosque Open Day” Initiative Promotes Community Engagement, Understanding of Islam ————————————– Malaysia is hosting the 2026 “Mosque Open Day” initiative during September as part of Islamic Tourism Month, opening several mosques to visitors from different religions, cultures and nationalities.…