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Baku conference highlights rising Islamophobia and calls for inclusive dialogue
May 28, 2025
Baku conference highlights rising Islamophobia and calls for inclusive dialogue
A global conference held in Baku, Azerbaijan, titled “Islamophobia Under the Microscope: Exposing Bias, Breaking Stigmas”, brought together international figures to address the growing trend of anti-Muslim sentiment and stereotypes. Speakers highlighted discrimination faced by Muslims, particularly women, in Western…
UK Islamic group plans mosque and community hub at former pub site
May 28, 2025
UK Islamic group plans mosque and community hub at former pub site
A local Islamic association in Gravesend, UK, has submitted revised plans to convert the former Peacock Pub, closed since 2020, into a mosque and multi-use community center. The updated proposal includes a prayer space for over 60 worshippers, a religious…
Over 4.7 million pilgrims commemorate Imam al-Jawad’s martyrdom in Holy Kadhimiya
May 28, 2025
Over 4.7 million pilgrims commemorate Imam al-Jawad’s martyrdom in Holy Kadhimiya
Al-Kadhimiya Holy Shrine announced that more than 4.73 million pilgrims gathered to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (peace be upon him) in Baghdad. The event was marked by intense spiritual devotion and supported by comprehensive security and…
Norway to test tax cuts on youth in job market study
May 28, 2025
Norway to test tax cuts on youth in job market study
Norway plans to randomly select 100,000 individuals born between 1990 and 2005 to receive annual tax cuts of up to $2,700 as part of a government study on employment and income, Reuters reported. The Labour Party initiative, announced Tuesday, aims…
Texas mandates age checks for app stores in child safety push
May 28, 2025
Texas mandates age checks for app stores in child safety push
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a new law requiring Apple and Google to verify the age of users on their app stores, with parental consent needed for users under 18 to download apps or make in-app purchases, the CNN…
Poorest nations face record debt repayments to China, report warns
May 28, 2025
Poorest nations face record debt repayments to China, report warns
A new report from the Lowy Institute warns that the world’s poorest nations are facing record debt repayments to China, with $22 billion due in 2025 from 75 low-income countries. The report states that China’s role is shifting from lender…
Trump administration halts student visa interviews amid social media review expansion
May 28, 2025
Trump administration halts student visa interviews amid social media review expansion
The Trump administration has ordered U.S. embassies to suspend scheduling new visa interviews for foreign students as it prepares to expand social media screening for all international student visa applicants. A State Department cable, obtained by The Guardian, instructed consular…
AI tool aims to cut UK food waste and save millions of meals
May 28, 2025
AI tool aims to cut UK food waste and save millions of meals
An artificial intelligence tool developed by Zest is being trialled by UK companies, including Nestlé, to reduce food waste and improve distribution, The Guardian reported. During a two-week pilot at a Nestlé factory, the AI system helped cut edible food…
Study links prolonged sitting to higher Alzheimer’s risk
May 28, 2025
Study links prolonged sitting to higher Alzheimer’s risk
A new study published in JAMA Network Open has found that prolonged sedentary behavior may significantly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, even among individuals who exercise regularly. The research, funded by the UK Alzheimer’s Association and the U.S.…
France moves closer to legalising assisted dying after parliamentary vote
May 28, 2025
France moves closer to legalising assisted dying after parliamentary vote
French lawmakers in the lower house approved a bill on Tuesday to legalise assisted dying, a step toward allowing terminally ill individuals to end their lives. According to Reuters, the National Assembly passed the bill with 305 votes in favor…