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Austria Approves Three Quarters of Afghan Asylum Requests in First Ten Months of 2025 ——————————- Austria announced a significantly high 75 percent approval rate for Afghan asylum applications during the first ten months of 2025, highlighting intensified migration pressures from…

UN Condemns ADF Attacks in Eastern Congo That Killed 89 Civilians ——————————— The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), MONUSCO, has condemned a series of attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in North Kivu…

AI Could Eliminate 3M Low‑Skilled UK Jobs by 2035, New Report Warns ——————————— A newly released report by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) warns that up to 3 million low‑skilled jobs in the United Kingdom could be lost by…

Eruption halts at Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano after 1st activity in thousands of years ————————— The Hayli Gubbi volcano, the southernmost in the Mount Erta Ale range in Ethiopia’s northeastern Afar region, ceased erupting after its first activity in thousands…

Pakistan Hosting 1st Int’l Quran Recitation Contest in Islamabad ——————— Pakistan has launched its first international Quran recitation competition in Islamabad, marking a significant cultural milestone for the country. According to IQNA, the event opened on Monday, November 24, with…

French Muslim Associations Criticize IFOP for Its Bias, Breach of Ethical Standards ————————————- A new IFOP survey on Islam in France has triggered a formal backlash, with several Muslim associations filing a legal complaint that accuses the pollster of violating…

Fatimi Living: From the Simple Home in Medina to a Blueprint for Today’s Social Justice ——————————- As the days of Fatimiyya pass by, Shia scholars emphasize that “Fatimi living” offers a practical and profound model for an era defined by…

Fatima al-Zahra Mosque: A Symbol of Shia Identity in the Heart of Derbent, Russia ————————— In the historic alleyways of Derbent, Russia, the Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her) Mosque stands as a lasting emblem of Shia identity in the…

Study Links Short-Form Video Use to Cognitive Decline and Mental Health Effects …………… Recent research by the American Psychological Association indicates that excessive consumption of short-form videos may cause measurable cognitive and mental health impacts. The study, “Feeds, Feelings, and…

Protests in Guizhou Over Funeral Policy Highlight Rising Rural Unrest in China ………….. Protests have erupted in Shidong town, Guizhou province, after local authorities encouraged cremation over traditional burial, The Guardian reported. The demonstrations, which began over the weekend, reflect…