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The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned that the agency’s collapse would deprive a generation of Palestinian children of education, fueling extremism. Speaking to AFP, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini highlighted the…

The UK-based charity “Who is Hussain?” has launched a charitable campaign in Toronto, Canada, assisting hundreds of needy people in the city. In a statement on its official Facebook account, the charitable organization said that, “Our team in Toronto provided…

On March 15, the world observes the International Day Against Islamophobia, a day officially recognized by the United Nations to raise awareness about the growing issue of Islamophobia and to promote tolerance, understanding, and respect for all people, regardless of…

A study published in The Lancet in March 2025 indicates that by 2045, approximately 12% of sub-Saharan Africans could be living with diabetes, nearly double previous estimates, VOA reported. Researchers tracked over 10,000 participants in South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, and…

Muslim communities in New Zealand are expressing alarm over potential changes to firearm regulations as the government revises the Arms Act, Anadolu Agency reported. Minister Nicole McKee, who previously criticized reforms following the 2019 mosque attacks, has hinted at relaxing…

In an effort to address irregular migration, the European Union is preparing to legalize “return hubs” in third countries, Anadolu Agency reported. This strategy was presented by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a session of the European…

A bomb explosion at the Maulana Abdul Aziz Mosque in South Waziristan on Friday left Abdullah Nadeem, leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazal-ur-Rehman group), severely injured, along with three others, including children, Khaama Press reported. The regional police chief, Asif…

More than 400 children were recruited by armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during January and February 2025, with some as young as 14 years old, Reliefweb.com reported citing Save the Children. Many were taken from schools…

As of February 2025, Hong Kong has certified 52 hotels and 153 halal restaurants to cater to Muslim travelers, reinforcing its position as a Muslim-friendly destination, EN.Tempo.CO reported. The hotel accreditation, in partnership with Crescent Rating, ensures facilities are suitable…

The European Parliament has condemned Thailand for its lese-majeste law and the deportation of Uyghurs to China, highlighting violations of international law, Banghok Post reported. The resolution criticizes the deportation of at least 40 Uyghur refugees, who face risks of…