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WHO cuts leadership and operations amid budget shortfall
May 15, 2025
WHO cuts leadership and operations amid budget shortfall
The World Health Organization (WHO) has halved its leadership team and will scale back operations due to significant budget constraints, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday. The move follows the United States’ decision to withdraw from the agency and…
Google warns U.S. retailers of rising cyber threat from ‘Scattered Spider’ group
May 15, 2025
Google warns U.S. retailers of rising cyber threat from ‘Scattered Spider’ group
Google has warned that U.S. retailers may be the next target of a hacking group linked to recent cyberattacks in the UK. The group, associated with the network known as “Scattered Spider,” is believed to be behind the disruption of…
Arab foreign ministers convene in Baghdad to prepare for annual summit
May 15, 2025
Arab foreign ministers convene in Baghdad to prepare for annual summit
Arab foreign ministers gathered in Baghdad on Thursday to prepare for the upcoming annual Arab summit, scheduled for May 17, Anadolu Agency reported. The meeting opened with a speech by Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani, representing the current chair of…
UK Muslim trailblazers honoured at 2025 British Muslim Awards in Birmingham
May 15, 2025
UK Muslim trailblazers honoured at 2025 British Muslim Awards in Birmingham
Birmingham hosted the 12th annual British Muslim Awards 2025 on Friday, May 2, at Eastside Rooms, celebrating outstanding contributions by British Muslims across various fields. Organized by Oceanic Awards, the prestigious event drew prominent figures from education, media, healthcare, law,…
Islam finds growing harmony in Japanese society
May 15, 2025
Islam finds growing harmony in Japanese society
In culturally homogenous Japan, a quietly growing Muslim community is reshaping perceptions and forging harmony between Islamic values and Japanese culture. Once dominated by pork- and alcohol-based cuisine, cities like Sapporo now host halal restaurants such as Horyu Ramen, offering…
Springfield, Illinois: A model of Muslim belonging amid rising hate crimes
May 15, 2025
Springfield, Illinois: A model of Muslim belonging amid rising hate crimes
As hate crimes against Muslims in the U.S. surpassed 8,000 cases in 2024 alone, Springfield—the capital of Illinois—stands out as a beacon of belonging and coexistence. Despite reports that 40% of Americans have never met a Muslim, Springfield residents have…
Geneva to hold 78th World Health Assembly to discuss Health, climate change
May 15, 2025
Geneva to hold 78th World Health Assembly to discuss Health, climate change
The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 19 to 27 May 2025, under the theme “One World for Health,” WHO website reported. The Assembly will focus heavily on the intersection of health and climate…
Namira Mosque Launches Shading, Cooling Project to Support Pilgrims During Hajj
May 15, 2025
Namira Mosque Launches Shading, Cooling Project to Support Pilgrims During Hajj
A major shading and cooling project has been launched at the Namira Mosque courtyards in Arafat, Saudi Arabia, to support pilgrims during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Iqna reported. The initiative aims to alleviate the extreme heat experienced by worshippers, enhancing…
US Muslim group praises Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria
May 15, 2025
US Muslim group praises Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the largest Muslim civil liberties organization in the US, has hailed President Donald Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria, Anadolu Agency reported. Announced during the 2025 Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, Trump described…
ChatGPT Rises to Fifth Most-Visited Website Globally in April 2025
May 15, 2025
ChatGPT Rises to Fifth Most-Visited Website Globally in April 2025
OpenAI’s ChatGPT has climbed to become the world’s fifth most-visited website in April 2025, Anadolu Agency reported citing data from Similarweb compiled by Anadolu Agency. Despite competition from the free and open-source Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek, ChatGPT regained its position…