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Wave of Islamophobia Targets Hijab-Wearing Women After Bondi Attack ————————————— Muslim women, particularly those wearing hijabs, are facing a surge in Islamophobic incidents following the December 14 Bondi Beach terrorist attack, according to ABC News. The Australian National Imams Council…

UN Chief Calls on World Leaders to Invest in Fighting Poverty ————————————– UN Secretary‑General António Guterres has urged global leaders to prioritise investment in fighting poverty and reducing military spending as the world enters 2026, Anadolu Agency reported. In his…

UNSC renews mandate of counter-terrorism body —————————- The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) until Jan. 5, 2029. According to Xinhua News Agency, CTED is a UN…

Scientists Find New Uses for Food Waste in Farming and Health ——————————– Scientists are uncovering new ways to turn food waste into valuable resources for sustainable agriculture and health innovation, according to recent studies published by the American Chemical Society…

French Muslim Group Warns Against Normalization of Anti-Muslim Hate Speech —————————— The Muslim Coordination of the Toulouse Metropolitan Area (CMAT) has issued a warning over what it describes as the growing normalization of anti-Muslim hate speech in France, urging political…

Halal-Friendly Korean Cuisine Gains Popularity Among Muslim Tourists in Seoul ——————————— Seoul’s culinary scene is increasingly adapting to the growing presence of Muslim tourists, who are seeking halal-friendly options in traditional Korean cuisine, according to The Chosun Daily. On the…

Indian Ruling Party Official Sparks Outrage by Advocating “Gaza Model” for Bangladesh ———————————- An official from India’s ruling Hindu nationalist party has drawn widespread condemnation after suggesting that Bangladesh should be subjected to a strategy similar to the actions of…

Anti-Muslim Attacks in Australia Triple as Communities Promote Solidarity After Bondi Attack —————————– Reported hate crimes targeting Muslim communities across Australia have surged by nearly 300 percent, amid heightened global tensions and the aftermath of a deadly terrorist attack in…

Escalating Military Tensions in Eastern Yemen as Saudi Air Activity Intensifies; Al-Qaeda Leader Killed in Hadramout ———————– Hadramout province in northeastern Yemen has witnessed unprecedented military tensions since early Monday, amid intensified Saudi air operations and large-scale ground deployments, raising…

Flag Marking Birth of Imam Ali Raised Atop Dome of Holy Alawi Shrine ————————— On the occasion of the auspicious birth anniversary of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (peace be upon him), the commemorative flag marking his birth…