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Italian Islamic Leader Decries “Second-Class” Status of Muslims in Europe
May 28, 2025
Italian Islamic Leader Decries “Second-Class” Status of Muslims in Europe
Imam Yahya Pallavicini, president of Italy’s COREIS Islamic organization, has voiced concerns over the systemic marginalization of Muslims in Europe, stating that they are persistently treated as “second-class citizens,” an article published on En.Apa.az reported. He emphasized that Islamophobic rhetoric…
Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms Claim 5 Lives in Pakistan
May 28, 2025
Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms Claim 5 Lives in Pakistan
At least five people died and 80 were injured as heavy rains, thunderstorms, and cloudbursts battered parts of Pakistan on Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reported. The fatalities occurred in Pakistan-administered Kashmir (AJK) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, officials confirmed. In AJK,…
Hajj-Guardian Saudi Arabia Lifts 73-Year Alcohol Ban Ahead of 2034 World Cup
May 27, 2025
Hajj-Guardian Saudi Arabia Lifts 73-Year Alcohol Ban Ahead of 2034 World Cup
In a historic shift, Saudi Arabia will permit limited alcohol sales in 2026—ending a 73-year prohibition—as part of preparations for Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup 2034, The Economic Times reported. The policy, aligned with Crown Prince Mohammed bin…
Taliban Implements Austerity Measures Amid Economic Crisis; Afghan Refugees Face Deepening Crisis; Polio Vaccinator Killed in Paktia
May 27, 2025
Taliban Implements Austerity Measures Amid Economic Crisis; Afghan Refugees Face Deepening Crisis; Polio Vaccinator Killed in Paktia
The Taliban has significantly reduced monthly subsistence allowances for staff at military universities, including the National Defense University, from 4,000 to 2,000 Afghanis ($58 to $29), as part of broader austerity measures, Amu TV reported. Housing stipends have been eliminated,…
Rising Islamophobia Endangers Social Harmony, Calls for Unified Global Action: ICESCO
May 27, 2025
Rising Islamophobia Endangers Social Harmony, Calls for Unified Global Action: ICESCO
Islamophobia is increasingly threatening social cohesion and requires coordinated international efforts to address, Iqna reported citing a representative from ICESCO. During the session “Hate Against Muslims in Politics: Legal Frameworks and Advocacy Strategies,” Mohamed Hedi Shili, Director of Legal Affairs…
More than one million Hajj pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia ahead of Hajj season: Official
May 27, 2025
More than one million Hajj pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia ahead of Hajj season: Official
Saudi officials announced on Monday that over one million Hajj pilgrims from abroad have arrived in the Kingdom as preparations continue for this year’s annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Al Arabia reported. At a news conference about the Hajj season preparations,…
Syrian Observatory: Thousands held without trial amid ongoing secrecy
May 27, 2025
Syrian Observatory: Thousands held without trial amid ongoing secrecy
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has raised concern over the continued secrecy surrounding the fate of thousands of detainees held in Syrian prisons without trial. According to the Observatory, over 10,000 individuals remain detained in facilities such as Hama,…
Taliban threatens UN female staff in Afghanistan, prompting remote work shift
May 27, 2025
Taliban threatens UN female staff in Afghanistan, prompting remote work shift
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reported a serious escalation in threats against its female staff by Taliban members. According to sources in Kabul, armed Taliban forces have recently raided the homes of several women employed by…
Iraq: Millions of Shia Muslims mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad
May 27, 2025
Iraq: Millions of Shia Muslims mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad
Millions of Shia Muslims gathered today in the holy city of Kadhimiya, Baghdad, to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Jawad (peace be upon him), the ninth Imam of the Ahl al-Bayt. The observance falls annually on…
WHO reports closure of 202 health facilities in Afghanistan amid funding cuts
May 27, 2025
WHO reports closure of 202 health facilities in Afghanistan amid funding cuts
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported the suspension or closure of 202 humanitarian health facilities across Afghanistan by March 25, due to a sharp reduction in funding. The closures, detailed in the organization’s March situation report, directly affect an…