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A recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reveals a significant decline in UN peacekeeping personnel deployments, dropping over 40% between 2015 and 2024, Dawn E-paper reported. The reduction is attributed to funding shortfalls and escalating geopolitical…

Islamophobia is increasingly threatening social cohesion and requires coordinated international efforts to address, Iqna reported citing a representative from ICESCO. During the session “Hate Against Muslims in Politics: Legal Frameworks and Advocacy Strategies,” Mohamed Hedi Shili, Director of Legal Affairs…

A recent study has found that rising temperatures driven by global heating may be contributing to an increase in fatal cancers among women in some of the world’s hottest regions, particularly the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Inkl.com reported.…

Saudi officials announced on Monday that over one million Hajj pilgrims from abroad have arrived in the Kingdom as preparations continue for this year’s annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Al Arabia reported. At a news conference about the Hajj season preparations,…

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has raised concern over the continued secrecy surrounding the fate of thousands of detainees held in Syrian prisons without trial. According to the Observatory, over 10,000 individuals remain detained in facilities such as Hama,…

The head of the Islamic Center in Bangkok, Watcharapol Komontamaiti, has estimated that Thailand is home to around 6 million Muslims—approximately 10% of the population—with the majority residing in the southern provinces. Around half a million Muslims live in the…

In a significant move to enhance Ashura commemorations, the All Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association (AJKSA) led by Haji Firdous Mirza held a high-level meeting in Srinagar with representatives from 38 Hussaini processional units across the region. The gathering aimed…

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reported a serious escalation in threats against its female staff by Taliban members. According to sources in Kabul, armed Taliban forces have recently raided the homes of several women employed by…

Millions of Shia Muslims gathered today in the holy city of Kadhimiya, Baghdad, to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Jawad (peace be upon him), the ninth Imam of the Ahl al-Bayt. The observance falls annually on…

The Hershey Islamic Center in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, is close to receiving final approval to build a new mosque, Islamic school, and community center in Derry Township. The local planning commission has recommended the project’s approval, marking a significant step…