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Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Hits Southern Japan, Causing Death Fears and Major Damage ——————————————- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture, causing widespread damage, power outages and injuries, with several people feared dead after an explosion and building collapse…

Scotland Introduces Halal Student Accommodation Option for Muslim Students —————————— A new student housing initiative has been introduced in Dundee, Scotland, to address the needs of Muslim students by providing accommodation designed to respect halal dietary practices and cultural preferences.…

German Court Blocks Blanket Cancellation of Afghan Resettlement Commitments ————————————— Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that the government cannot collectively cancel previously approved resettlement commitments for Afghan nationals and must review each case individually. The ruling came after an…

Italy’s 1.7 Million Muslims Face Growing Challenges Over Mosques, Cemeteries and Religious Rights ——————————————– Italy’s Muslim population, estimated at more than 1.7 million people, has played an active role in the country’s social and economic life for decades. However, the…

EU Gender Pay Gap Persists as Women Earn Nearly €3,900 Less Annually Than Men —————————————— Recent European data shows that the gender pay gap remains a significant challenge across the European Union, with female workers earning an average of nearly…

Devastating Floods Hit Afghanistan and Pakistan, Leaving Dozens Dead and Missing ———————————– Heavy rains and flash floods in Afghanistan and Pakistan have killed, injured and displaced dozens of people, while rescue teams continue search operations amid warnings of worsening humanitarian…

Rohingya Crisis Deepens as Death Toll Rises Among Refugees Attempting Sea Journeys from Bangladesh Camps ————————————— The humanitarian crisis facing the Rohingya Muslim community continues to worsen as more refugees lose their lives while attempting dangerous sea crossings from overcrowded…

Burkina Faso Leader Faces Growing Rift with Muslim Scholars Over Religious Policies —————————————- Burkina Faso’s transitional leader Captain Ibrahim Traore has intensified his campaign against what he describes as “radical Islam,” warning that authorities will confront individuals accused of promoting…

Sweden Democrats Call for Closure of Islamic Schools, Ban on Hijab in Public Institutions —————————————– Sweden’s right-wing Sweden Democrats (SD) party has renewed calls for stricter policies targeting Islamic institutions, proposing a halt to the establishment of new Islamic schools…

New Zealand: Auckland Islamic Centre Under Construction —————————————– Construction is underway on the Islamic Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. The Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and President of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, inspected the…