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Global Momentum Grows to Tackle Rising Islamophobia: Community Action in U.S. and Government Response in U.K. ————————– In the United States and the United Kingdom, a wave of actions—from grassroots community solidarity to top-level government pledges—is forming in response to…

EU Council achieves common position on new digital travel application law ———————————- EU member states on Wednesday endorsed the EU Council’s negotiating mandate on a new law that will introduce an EU digital travel application, paving the way for travelers…

Belgium considering ban on all vape flavors except tobacco to protect youth ————————————- Belgium is moving to prohibit all e-cigarette flavors other than tobacco in a bid to curb youth nicotine addiction, Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke announced on Wednesday, following…

Pope: Trump Administration Is Showing “Disrespect” Toward Migrants ———————————– Pope Leo has once again sharply criticized the anti-immigration policies of former US President Donald Trump, describing the administration’s treatment of migrants as “highly disrespectful.” According to reports views by Shia…

Vietnam Floods Leave 41 Dead as Heavy Rains Trigger Widespread Destruction ……….. The death toll from days of torrential rain, severe flooding and landslides in central Vietnam has climbed to 41, state media reported on Thursday, Reuters reported. Water levels…

Germany records 930 Islamophobic crimes in nine months, authorities say ——————————– German police recorded 930 Islamophobic offences between January and September 2025, based on figures the federal government provided in response to a parliamentary inquiry. The data show 469 incidents…

Europe Unveils New Strategy to Strengthen AI Competitiveness at Berlin Digital Summit ————————————- European leaders used the Berlin Digital Summit on Tuesday to signal a renewed push for technological sovereignty and a stronger position in the global artificial intelligence race.…

WFP Warns Funding Crisis Will Leave Millions Without Food Aid in 2026 ………….. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that deep cuts to global humanitarian funding will leave the agency able to support only a fraction of the…

Man Sentenced for Sending Death-Threat Emails to Australian Muslim Senator Fatima Payman ————————————— An Australian man, Sean David Sharman, 51, has been given a sentence of 18 months in a rehabilitation program after threatening to kill Australian Senator Fatima Payman…

Senegalese Imam Detained in New York Sparking Concern Among African Muslim Community ————————————– A Senegalese imam has been detained in New York, prompting concern among members of the African Muslim community, The Shia Waves reported. Imam El-Hadji Hady Thioub, a…