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Rohingya Crisis Deepens as Death Toll Rises Among Refugees Attempting Sea Journeys from Bangladesh Camps ————————————— The humanitarian crisis facing the Rohingya Muslim community continues to worsen as more refugees lose their lives while attempting dangerous sea crossings from overcrowded…

Burkina Faso Leader Faces Growing Rift with Muslim Scholars Over Religious Policies —————————————- Burkina Faso’s transitional leader Captain Ibrahim Traore has intensified his campaign against what he describes as “radical Islam,” warning that authorities will confront individuals accused of promoting…

Sweden Democrats Call for Closure of Islamic Schools, Ban on Hijab in Public Institutions —————————————– Sweden’s right-wing Sweden Democrats (SD) party has renewed calls for stricter policies targeting Islamic institutions, proposing a halt to the establishment of new Islamic schools…

New Zealand: Auckland Islamic Centre Under Construction —————————————– Construction is underway on the Islamic Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. The Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and President of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, inspected the…

Australia Expands Measures to Combat Islamophobia ———————————– The Australian government has adopted 35 of 54 recommendations proposed by Special Envoy on Islamophobia Aftab Malik to address rising anti-Muslim hatred, discrimination and racism. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the plan focuses…

ASEAN Diplomats Express Concern Over Iran War Impact on Energy, Trade ————————————- Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have voiced “deep concern” over the impact of the Iran war, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz,…

UN Report: Global Hunger Declines but Remains Above Pre-COVID Levels —————————————————– Global hunger has continued to decline but remains significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest United Nations State of Food Security and Nutrition in the…

Portugal’s Face Covering Ban Draws Criticism from Rights Groups ————————————————— Portugal’s approval of legislation banning face coverings in public spaces has sparked criticism from Amnesty International and civil liberties advocates, who warn that the law could negatively affect religious freedom…

Australian Muslim Groups Urge Greater Funding to Combat Islamophobia ———————————————– Muslim organizations in Australia have called on the federal government to provide stronger funding and broader action to address Islamophobia, saying the government’s response to a national review of anti-Muslim…

Trump Administration Considers $100,000 Financial Bond Requirement for Some Permanent Residency Applicants ——————————————————– The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering a proposal that would require some applicants for permanent residency in the United States to provide a financial…