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Stabbing Near Hounslow Islamic Centre Prompts Temporary Closure Amid Community Concerns ……………… A young man in his twenties was stabbed in broad daylight on Hanworth Road, just meters from the Hounslow Islamic Centre in West London, on Sunday, June 22,…

Report Warns Over 500 Bird Species Could Become Extinct Within a Century ——————————- A new study published in Nature Ecology and Evolution warns that more than 500 bird species may vanish within the next 100 years without urgent conservation efforts,…

In an unprecedented and controversial move, the Kuwaiti government has imposed sweeping restrictions on mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) during the first ten sacred nights of Muharram. This decision effectively bans traditional majalis (mourning gatherings) during…

Australia Considers Including YouTube in Social Media Ban for Under-16s ———————— Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, has recommended that YouTube be included in the government’s upcoming social media ban for users aged 16 and under, Anadolu Agency reported. The…

UNHCR Projects 2.5 Million Refugees Will Need Resettlement in 2026 Amid Declining Quotas —————————— The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has projected that approximately 2.5 million refugees will require resettlement in 2026, Anadolu Agency revealed citing a report released on Tuesday.…

US Supreme Court Allows Resumption of Migrant Deportations to Third-Party Countries ——————————————— The US Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration may continue deporting migrants to third-party countries, lifting a lower court injunction that had temporarily halted such deportations,…

Amnesty International has condemned Pakistani authorities for failing to protect civilians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amidst a surge in suspected quadcopter and drone attacks, Dawn E-Paper reported. The rights organization highlighted multiple incidents over the past year, including a March strike…

WHO Report Highlights Progress and Gaps in Global Tobacco Control —————————————– The World Health Organization (WHO) released its 2025 Global Tobacco Epidemic report on 23 June, revealing that tobacco use continues to claim over seven million lives annually worldwide, UN…

Philippine Halal Expo Showcases Cultural Harmony and Shared Identity …………………. The Halal Expo held in Davao City, Philippines, has evolved beyond a commercial event into a vibrant cultural showcase celebrating coexistence and shared heritage across Southeast Asia. According to local…

Ashura Procession in Leicester Honors Legacy of Imam Hussain ……………… Hundreds of Shia Muslims in Leicester, UK, are set to mark Ashura with a solemn procession commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad,…