World

Spain Faces Growing Muslim Burial Crisis as 30 of 44 Cemetery Sites Run Out of Space ————————– Spain is facing a growing shortage of Islamic burial spaces, with only 14 of the country’s 44 Muslim cemeteries and designated burial areas…

Vienna Islamic Centre Welcomes Austrian Visitors for Annual Open Mosque Day ———————————— The Islamic Centre of Vienna has welcomed Austrian residents as part of the annual Open Mosque Day initiative, aimed at promoting interfaith dialogue, challenging stereotypes and strengthening mutual…

India: 17 Killed, 25 Injured in Stampede at Hindu Religious Festival ————————— At least 17 people were killed and 25 others injured in a stampede during the Durga Puja festival in West Bengal, eastern India, amid heavy crowds and torrential…

Germany: Security Checks Delay Appointment of Muslim Military Chaplains ———————————————– Germany’s Defence Ministry has yet to appoint a Muslim imam to provide religious support to approximately 3,000 Muslim soldiers in the Bundeswehr, according to German media reports. The recruitment process…

Afghan Migrants in Italy Go Through Exploitation, Uncertain Futures ——————————- Afghan migrants in Italy face persistent barriers to stable employment, social integration and long-term settlement despite gaining access to asylum procedures and legal residence documents, according to a new report…

Islamic Relief UK Launches Charity Week to Provide Support for Vulnerable Children ————————————— The student-led initiative has developed into a global movement, promoting humanitarian action, community solidarity and Islamic values through fundraising activities, sponsored events, creative challenges and community gatherings.…

12 Migrants Found Dead After Boat Sinks off Gambia’s Coast ——————————- At least 12 bodies have been recovered after a boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Gambia, while an unknown number of people remain missing, the Gambia Red…

Reports Warn of Worsening Hunger in Africa as Humanitarian Food Aid Falls 59% ——————————- International reports have warned of worsening hunger and food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa, citing armed conflicts, climate-related disasters and a sharp decline in humanitarian funding. The…

CAIR Condemns Trump’s Mockery of Name Muhammad, Vows Continued Muslim Participation in Public Life ————————————– The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a leading American Muslim civil rights organization, has criticized US President Donald Trump for mocking the popularity of the…

Global Multidimensional Poverty Rises to 1.2 Billion for First Time Since 2010 ———————————— The number of people living in acute multidimensional poverty worldwide has risen to 1.2 billion, marking the first increase since the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was…