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New Islamic Center Opens in East Syracuse After Years of Community Effort ———————————- The Muslim community in East Syracuse, New York, has inaugurated a new Islamic center following years of planning, fundraising and construction supported by local residents and donors…

Rohingya Refugees in Malaysia Face Education, Livelihood Barriers Amid Repatriation ——————————— Rohingya refugees in Malaysia continue to rely on informal education and community support, as restrictions on schooling and employment persist amid a controversial government repatriation programme. An estimated 126,000…

Malaysia Hosts MIHAS 2026 Halal Products Exhibition with 1,700 Companies ——————————— Malaysia has launched the 22nd edition of the Malaysia International Halal Products Exhibition (MIHAS 2026), bringing together around 1,700 companies to showcase halal products and services, with organizers expecting…

Ethiopia Accuses Sudan, Egypt of Supporting Tigray Forces as Fighting Escalates —————————– Ethiopia’s army chief has accused Sudan and Egypt of backing armed groups fighting federal forces in the north of the country, as renewed clashes with the Tigray People’s…

“Faith Over Fear”: Indiana Muslims Strengthen Mosque Security While Promoting Dialogue to Counter Islamophobia ————————————————– Muslim communities in Indiana are responding to growing concerns over Islamophobia by increasing security measures around mosques while expanding interfaith and community outreach efforts aimed…

Italy Bans Face-Covering Veils in Schools and Introduces Limits on Non-Italian-Speaking Students —————————————— The Italian government has approved a new decree banning the wearing of burqas, niqabs, and other face coverings that prevent identification inside schools, while introducing new measures…

Malaysia Appeals Court Reviews Shia Citizens’ Religious Rights Case ———————————– Malaysia’s Court of Appeal in Putrajaya has begun reviewing a case involving three Shia Muslim citizens, in a legal dispute over the limits of civil courts’ authority and state religious…

Australia Expands Efforts to Combat Islamophobia Through Education and Community Engagement ———————————– Australia is moving toward a broader strategy to address Islamophobia, focusing not only on responding to hate incidents but also on prevention through education, awareness, victim support, and…

Tokyo Supports Prayer Rooms for Foreign Tourists, Not Mosque Construction, Fact-Check Report Finds ————————————– A Japanese fact-checking organization has rejected claims circulating on social media that the Tokyo metropolitan government is providing financial support for the construction of Islamic mosques,…

New Book Explores Islamic, Christian Perspectives on Ethical Relationship Between Humans, Animals ——————————————- A new book published in Canada brings together a Muslim researcher and a Christian priest in an interfaith dialogue examining the ethical relationship between humans, animals, and…