Azerbaijan

Columbia Student Released After ICE Detention Following Mayor’s Discussion with Trump —————————————- A student at Columbia University was released from federal immigration custody hours after her detention sparked protests and political intervention, according to reports from Associated Press and other…

Exhibition in Mitrovica Highlights Destruction of Balkan Mosques and Targeting of Muslim Identity ——————————- A new exhibition titled “Destroyed Mosques” opened in Mitrovica, northern Kosovo, documenting the widespread destruction of Islamic religious sites during the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s…

HR Organizations Warn Kazakhstan’s Independent Journalism Faces Increasing Crackdown ————————————————- Authorities in Kazakhstan have intensified pressure on independent journalists and media outlets, according to a coalition of nine human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. According to…

Astana Hosts Kazakhstan’s 2nd International Quran Competition —————————————- Kazakhstan’s Second International Holy Quran Competition is underway in the capital city of Astana, featuring contestants from 21 countries, according to the International Quran News Agency (IQNA). The prestigious event, which began…

Afghan Shia Migrants Report Harassment by Police in Pakistan ———————- Afghan Shia migrants in Pakistan are complaining of harassment and mistreatment by police, according to Shia Waves Persian. A media professional, Ahmad Mousavi, who relocated to Islamabad, stated that the…

Turkish authorities to convert historic Armenian cathedral into a mosque ————————– Turkey plans to convert the historic Armenian Cathedral of Ani, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kars Province, into a mosque after completing a restoration project, Anglican Ink reported.…

Kazakhstan’s Niqab Ban Highlights Growing Restrictions on Islamic Dress in Muslim-Majority Countries ………………… Kazakhstan’s recent decision to ban the wearing of the Islamic niqab in public spaces has sparked widespread concern, adding to a growing wave of laws that restrict…

Uzbek Muslim Authority Warns Against Using AI for Religious Guidance ……………….. Uzbekistan’s highest Islamic authority has issued a warning against using artificial intelligence tools—particularly ChatGPT—for answers to religious and theological questions. In an official statement, the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan…

Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan, has hosted the first-ever Islamic World Cultural Forum under the theme “Preservation and Revival of Cultural Heritage in the Post-Conflict Period,” Azernews reported. The opening session gathered international experts and professionals specializing in cultural…

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended an apology on Saturday to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev following the tragic crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 last Wednesday, December 25, ABP News reported. The passenger jet, which was reportedly shot down by Russian…