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Malaysia: Man Arrested Over Alleged Desecration, Vandalism of Mosque in Tumpat ———————————— Malaysian police have arrested a 38-year-old man suspected of desecrating and vandalizing a mosque in Tumpat, Kelantan, after prayer carpets were found contaminated with foul-smelling muddy water mixed…

Australia: Fourth Global Imams, Scholars Forum Calls for Islamic Unity and Institutional Cooperation —————————————– The National Imams Council of Australia held its Fourth Global Imams and Scholars Forum at Slacks Creek Mosque in Brisbane, hosted by the Queensland Imams Council.…

Lebanon: Calls for Urgent Action to Address Syrian Shiites’ Humanitarian and Legal Challenges ——————————— Calls are growing for Lebanese religious authorities, Shiite political and community leaders, government institutions, and humanitarian organizations to address the difficult legal and living conditions facing…

Spain Faces Growing Muslim Burial Crisis as 30 of 44 Cemetery Sites Run Out of Space ————————– Spain is facing a growing shortage of Islamic burial spaces, with only 14 of the country’s 44 Muslim cemeteries and designated burial areas…

Australia Faces Criticism as Afghan War Victims Remain Uncompensated Two Years After Scheme Launch ————————————- The Australian government has yet to pay compensation to Afghan victims of alleged war crimes committed by Australian special forces, despite the establishment of a…

UN Security Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution to Protect Children from Digital Threats in Conflict Zones ————————————– The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2832 on October 19, 2026, with all 15 members voting in favor. The resolution aims to…

Damascus Warns of Possible Druze Offensive in Suwayda Amid Allegations of Israeli Support —————————————— The Syrian government has expressed concern that armed Druze factions in the southern province of Suwayda could launch a new operation against government forces, amid allegations…

Baghdad Hosts Specialist Meeting on Situation of Shia Communities in Gulf Region ———————————— Al-Khair wal-Barakah Association has held a specialist meeting on the situation of Shia communities in the Gulf countries at its headquarters in the Al-Shaljiyah district of Baghdad,…

UK Muslim-Led ‘Hold On’ Campaign Raises Awareness of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention ————————————- A nationwide Muslim-led campaign promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention has received widespread support from Islamic communities across the United Kingdom, bringing together mosques, religious…

Vienna Islamic Centre Welcomes Austrian Visitors for Annual Open Mosque Day ———————————— The Islamic Centre of Vienna has welcomed Austrian residents as part of the annual Open Mosque Day initiative, aimed at promoting interfaith dialogue, challenging stereotypes and strengthening mutual…