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The University of Houston hosted, the 11th Annual Islamic Arts Festival in November 2024—the largest and oldest of its kind in the United States—bringing together artists and visitors from across the country to celebrate Islamic art, culture and heritage. The…

The French Football Federation (FFF) is maintaining its ban on match stoppages for Muslim players to break their fast during Ramadan, a policy that differs from other European football associations. Under Article 1.1 of FFF regulations, referees are prohibited from…

The Spanish city of Madrid, specifically in the town of Parla, witnessed student protests demanding the right to wear the Islamic hijab in classrooms. Students from Narcís Monturiol, Nicolás Copérnico, and Humanes institutes participated in the demonstration, advocating for freedom…

More than half of adults and a third of children worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050, posing a severe health and economic burden, according to a study published in The Lancet. The report highlights a dramatic rise in…

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is shutting down its southern Africa office in Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city, due to reduced donor funding, following major U.S. aid cuts, The Guardian reported. The agency announced that its southern and…

Firefighters in Japan are struggling to contain the country’s worst wildfire in decades, which has burned around 2,600 hectares near Ofunato, Iwate, forcing nearly 4,000 residents to evacuate, news reports said today. The blaze, which began five days ago after…

Fasting hours for Ramadan 2025 will vary globally, with countries closer to the equator experiencing shorter fasting times (11–13 hours), while northern regions like Scandinavia face longer durations (19–21 hours). North African nations will see fasting hours ranging from 14…

UNICEF warns that 22.9 million people, including 12 million children, need humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan by 2025. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has released a report indicating that the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan is deepening, with an estimated 22.9…

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced on Monday that a Japanese judge has been elected as its new president following the resignation of his predecessor, Nawaf Salam, in January, Anadolu Agency reported. Yuji Iwasawa will serve until February 5,…

The National Syria Gathering held its inaugural conference in Damascus, attended by over 100 Syrian businessmen, marking a significant return after seven years in exile, Anadolu Agency reported. Finance Minister Mohamed Abazid opened the event, emphasizing the government’s commitment to…