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A report by the U.S.-based Free Press revealed on Wednesday that one in five American adults cannot read or write, with low literacy rates closely linked to poverty and crime. The report stated that 48 million adults in the U.S.…

Iraq commemorates the National Day of Mass Graves on Friday, May 16, honoring victims of mass killings committed over decades, particularly under the former Baathist regime. According to the Mass Graves Directorate at the Martyrs Foundation, 314 mass graves have…

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has raised serious concerns over recent statements by officials from the Taliban’s Ministry of Information, warning they pose a “grave threat” to press freedom and free expression in Afghanistan. In a recent statement, CPJ…

In response to the growing needs of the Muslim population, plans are underway to build a new mosque and Islamic center in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. The project, led by the Peace Social Center initiative, aims to provide adequate space…

Authorities in Omagh, north of Dublin, have announced the provision of Islamic burial arrangements at Greenhill Cemetery, reflecting a growing commitment to religious inclusion and multicultural values. Local council officials confirmed that burial practices at the site will now accommodate…

A recent global study published in PLOS Medicine has revealed significant sex-based disparities in the prevalence, treatment, and outcomes of three common diseases: hypertension, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS, SciTech Daily reported. Led by Angela Chang from the University of Southern Denmark,…

A recent BBC investigation revealed that young teenagers are quickly exposed to troubling content on popular social media platforms shortly after joining. Researchers created six fictional profiles representing 13- to 15-year-olds on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Within minutes of activity,…

A recent report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) highlights the urgent need for economic opportunities and essential services to support the return of nearly 1.87 million displaced Syrians, Reliefweb.com reported. The Communities of Return Index Report surveyed 1,100…

Scores of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia continue to die in avoidable workplace accidents, including falls from buildings, electrocutions, and decapitations, amid systemic failures to protect them, investigate deaths, and provide compensation, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Fairsquare.…

A shocking wave of anti-Muslim hate crimes has gripped India following the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack, according to a report by the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR). Between April 22 and May 8, the group documented 184 incidents…