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Australian Mosques Join Nationwide Campaign to Increase Blood Donations ————————————- Australian mosques and Islamic centres participated in a nationwide blood donation campaign on 28 November, supporting the Australian Islamic Medical Association’s (AIMA) annual drive in partnership with the Australian Red…

Rising Concerns Over Anti-Muslim Rhetoric and Inclusion Challenges Across the US, Canada, and India ————————————————– A series of incidents in the United States, Canada, and India has renewed debate over anti-Muslim rhetoric, discrimination, and the barriers Muslims continue to face…

Hong Kong Muslims Face Mosque Shortages Amid Efforts to Improve Integration ——————————— Hong Kong’s Muslim community—rooted in centuries of migration from South Asia, Southeast Asia, and mainland China—continues to grow despite persistent challenges related to religious infrastructure, education, and social…

Shia Community in Thailand Provides Relief to Flood-Hit Areas of Phatthalung ———————————- Local Shia volunteers in Thailand’s Phatthalung province have launched relief efforts to support residents affected by recent flooding, according to Shia Waves Agency citing local media reports. Teams…

Anglican Church of Ghana Backs Ban on Hijabs in Religious Schools ——————————- The Anglican Church of Ghana has announced its full support for the positions taken by the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference and the Christian Council of Ghana regarding the…

Southeast Asia’s “Scam State” Economy: A Multibillion-Dollar Fraud Industry Uncovered ————————- A recent investigation by The Guardian has shed light on a sprawling network of online scam operations across Southeast Asia — dubbed a “scam state” — which now constitutes…

Global Landmine Casualties Surge in 2024 to Highest Level in Four Years ………… Global casualties from landmines and unexploded ordnance sharply increased in 2024, exceeding 6,000 victims and marking the highest toll recorded since 2020, according to the 2025 Landmine…

UNESCO Calls for Stronger Action to Protect Indigenous Languages in Chile ……….. UNESCO has warned that global linguistic diversity is increasingly at risk, with one language disappearing approximately every two weeks—erasing unique cultural heritage each time. International Mother Language Day,…

Doctors Without Borders Urges Expanded Medical Evacuations from Gaza ………….. A Doctors Without Borders (MSF) official has called on countries to increase medical evacuations from Gaza, warning that hundreds have already died waiting for urgent treatment, Arab News reported. Hani…

Banana Peels — from Kitchen Waste to Powerful Plant Fertilizer, Researchers Say —————————————————- A recent report highlights new findings that banana peels — typically thrown away as kitchen waste — can significantly boost plant growth when used properly in soil,…