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Bulgaria Honors Winners of National Islamic Knowledge Competition ————————————– Bulgaria has concluded its National Competition for Basic Islamic Knowledge, honoring outstanding students who participated in summer and year-round Quranic education programs across the country. The final stage of the competition…

Eleven Lebanese Civilians, Including Two Infants, Martyred in Israeli Airstrikes on Southern Lebanon —————————————— Eleven Lebanese civilians, including two infants, were killed in Israeli airstrikes overnight on southern Lebanon, with strikes targeting residential areas, vehicles, and emergency personnel, according to…

South Korea: Shia Community in Seoul Marks Birth Anniversary of Holy Prophet, Imam al-Sadiq ——————————————- The South Korean capital, Seoul, hosted a religious gathering to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him and…

Far-Right Activist Tears Quran Inside New York Church, Makes Anti-Muslim Remarks ————————————- A US far-right activist, Jake Lang, reportedly tore a copy of the Quran and made hostile remarks targeting Muslims during an event held inside a church in Harlem,…

Quebec Expands Secularism Rules, Restricting Religious Practices in Public Institutions and Spaces ——————————————- Quebec has implemented new measures to strengthen its secularism framework, introducing restrictions on religious practices in certain public institutions and limiting collective religious activities in public spaces.…

AI Brings Scientists Closer to Decoding Animal Communication, but Experts Warn of Ethical Risks ————————————– Advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning are helping researchers analyze animal sounds and behaviors, raising hopes that humans may eventually better understand communication among…

Concerns Grow Over Taliban Measures Targeting Shia-Hazara Institutions, Media in Afghanistan ———————————— A wave of criticism has emerged in Afghanistan following recent actions attributed to the Taliban against Shia and Hazara institutions, individuals, and media organizations, with political groups and…

Charity Plans New Islamic Cemetery in Scotland to Serve Muslim Community for a Century ———————————- An Edinburgh-based charity has submitted plans to establish a new Islamic cemetery in Midlothian, Scotland, designed to provide burial space for around 5,000 graves and…

Mosque in Belgium’s Antwerp Province Vandalized with Hate Messages and Swastikas ———————————— Muslim community members in Belgium’s Antwerp province have expressed shock after a mosque was vandalized with hate symbols and offensive messages. The Tawfieq Mosque in Schelle was targeted…

Sweden’s 2026 Election Debate: Proposed Veil, Niqab Restrictions Spark Religious Freedom Concerns —————————————————- Debates over hijab, niqab, mosques, and religious schools have become prominent issues in Sweden’s 2026 election campaign, with political parties divided over the balance between integration policies,…