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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Calls on World to Benefit from Islamic Laws in Addressing Social Crises ———————————————- Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husayni al-Shirazi has called on people around the world, including non-Muslim societies, to benefit from Islamic teachings and laws in…

Growing Presence of Full-Time Muslim Chaplains at US Universities Supports Students’ Religious Needs ——————————————– The number of full-time Muslim chaplains and dedicated Islamic prayer spaces at universities across the United States has increased significantly in recent years, reflecting a growing…

Islamophobic Think-Tank Gathers Data of 4M Muslims, Sparking Threats of Surveillance, Intimidation ———————————– A large archive containing more than four million records related to Muslims in the United States has drawn criticism from civil rights advocates and Muslim organizations over…

International Report: 45% of Migratory Bird Species Facing Population Decline ———————————————- A new global report has warned that 45 percent of migratory bird species worldwide are experiencing population declines, with nearly one in nine species now facing the risk of…

Eight Killed, More Than 15 Injured in Fire at Kobani Prison Amid Security Tensions ————————————— Eight prisoners were killed and more than 15 others injured, some critically, after a fire broke out inside a prison in Kobani, northern Aleppo, following…

The Economist: Islam Still Targeted by Extremist Narratives in Europe 25 Years After 9/11 —————————————– The Economist has highlighted the ongoing debate over Islam and Muslims in Europe, warning against conflating the religion with violent extremism and criticizing political narratives…

Criticism Mounts Over Austria’s School Hijab Ban Amid Debate on Religious Freedom —————————————- Austria’s ban on wearing the hijab for Muslim girls under the age of 14 in schools has sparked criticism and renewed debate over religious freedom, personal choice,…

Taliban Arrests Dozens of Women in Herat, Allegedly Demanding Money from Families for Their Release ——————————— Local sources in Afghanistan have reported that Taliban members have arrested dozens of women in the western city of Herat, amid allegations that authorities…

UNICEF Warns Climate Disasters Threaten Education of Millions of Girls Worldwide ———————————- UNICEF has warned that climate-related disasters are increasingly disrupting children’s education worldwide, with girls facing greater risks of dropping out of school due to extreme weather events such…

War Remnants Continue to Kill in Syria, Leaving 253 Dead and 389 Injured in 2026 ——————————— Landmines, unexploded ordnance, and remnants of war continue to pose a deadly threat to civilians in Syria, with at least 253 people killed and…