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Philippines: Hijab Restrictions at College Spark Controversy, Prompting Official Complaint ————————— A reported restriction on wearing the hijab at Iligan Medical Center College (IMCC) in Northern Mindanao, Philippines, has sparked controversy, prompting the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) to…

China: Rights Group Warns New Regulations Could Marginalise Uyghur Language in Education and Public Institutions ———————————————– The Uyghur Rights Observatory has warned that amended language regulations approved by Chinese authorities in the Xinjiang region, known to Uyghurs as East Turkestan,…

Escalating Violence Forces More Than 66,000 Nigerians to Flee to Niger and Benin ———————————————— More than 66,000 Nigerians have fled to neighbouring Niger and Benin since the beginning of 2026, amid escalating violence and insecurity in northern Nigeria, according to…

Philippines: Six Initiatives Proposed to Improve Government Services for Muslims ——————————— The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) has held talks with local authorities in Muntinlupa City to launch six initiatives aimed at improving public services for Muslims and expanding…

UN Warns Climate Risks Threaten 90 Million Refugees and Displaced People Worldwide ——————————————— The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has warned that around 90 million refugees and forcibly displaced people worldwide face growing climate threats, including droughts, floods…

Kosovo Hosts International Conference on Historical Role of Islamic Schools ——————————— An international scientific conference examining the history and contributions of Islamic schools among Albanians has concluded in Pristina, Kosovo, bringing together around 60 researchers and academics. Organised by the…

Middle East Conflict Drives European Airfare Increases of Up to 76% ————————————— Airfares across Europe have risen sharply amid the war between Iran and the United States and escalating tensions in the Middle East, with ticket prices increasing by an…

Turkey Arrests More Than 33,000 Afghan Migrants in First 10 Months of 2026 —————————— Turkish authorities detained 33,341 Afghan nationals in the first 10 months of 2026, making Afghans the largest group of undocumented migrants apprehended in the country, according…

Vienna Mayor Praises Muslim Community’s Contribution to Austrian Society ———————————— Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig has praised the role of Islamic institutions in promoting mutual understanding, peaceful coexistence and social cohesion in Austrian society during a meeting with Muslim community leaders…

Australia Launches First National Fund to Support Mosques, Islamic Institutions ————————————————- The National Council of Imams of Australia has established the Muslim Community Fund, described as the country’s first national funding initiative dedicated to supporting mosques and Islamic institutions. The…