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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…

Construction of Mohsen bin Ali School Begins in Uganda Under “Imam Hussain for All” Campaign ———————————————- In a new step toward supporting education and development within Shia communities in Uganda, the Imam Hussain for All campaign has launched the groundbreaking…

Malaysia Ends Search After Deadly Migrant Boat Tragedy ………….. Malaysia has officially concluded its search for dozens of migrants missing after their boat capsized off the Thai-Malaysian coast earlier this month, Arab News reported. Authorities said the operation ended on…

Study Warns of Rising Chronic Diseases in Animals Linked to Genetics and Environmental Change …………… A growing number of animals worldwide—ranging from pets to livestock and marine species—are developing chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, obesity and degenerative joint disease,…

Seven Minors Killed in Colombian Airstrike Targeting Rebel Group …………….   Seven children were killed in an airstrike on a FARC-EMC rebel camp in southern Colombia earlier this week, Colombia’s human rights ombudswoman said Saturday, Arab News. Iris Marin said the…

Inspirational Event in Vienna Focuses on Empowering Muslim Women in Business ———————————————— The Islamic Center of Vienna, Austria, recently hosted an inspiring event centered on empowering women and drawing inspiration from Lady Khadijah (peace be upon her). According to the…

Bridge Collapse at DRC Mine Leaves Dozens Dead ……………. At least 32 people have been killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after a bridge collapsed at a copper and cobalt mine in Lualaba province, officials said, Al Jazeera…

Portugal Face-Covering Bill Sparks Misleading Claims About Ban on Islamic Practices ———————————————– Claims circulating on social media alleging that Portugal has banned Islamic rituals or imposed penalties on religious practices have been found to be inaccurate, according to recent reports…

500 Economists Warn G20 Leaders About Explosive Growth in Wealth Inequality —————————————— More than 500 leading economists and experts—among them several Nobel Prize winners and a former U.S. Treasury Secretary—have called for the creation of a “Global Inequality Panel” ahead…