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US Jury Orders Meta to Pay $375 Million Over Child Safety Failures ———————————– A U.S. jury has ordered Meta to pay $375 million in civil penalties after finding the company failed to adequately protect children on its social media platforms,…

World reacts as U.S. and Iran agree two‑week ceasefire, opening space for diplomacy ———————————— World leaders welcomed a two‑week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, agreed hours before escalation, and called for continued talks toward a lasting peace agreement.…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Calls for Reviving Imam al-Sadiq’s Martyrdom with a Global “Sadiqi” Culture ——————————– As the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Ja’far ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) approaches, the Supreme Shia religious authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid…

32 Years After Rwandan Genocide, World Reflects on Over 1 Million Killed —————————— April 7 marks the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, during which more than one million people, predominantly Tutsis, were killed over approximately 100 days. The…

Report Warns of AI-Driven Disinformation Targeting Muslims, Opposition in Assam Elections ——————————– A new report has raised alarm over the use of AI-powered disinformation and electoral manipulation targeting the Muslim ‘Miya’ community and opposition leaders ahead of the 2026 Assam…

FIFA Opens Disciplinary Case Over Anti-Muslim Chants at Spain Match —————————– FIFA has launched disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish Football Federation following anti-Muslim chants by fans during an international friendly between Spain and Egypt, Al Jazeera reported. The incident occurred…

UN: Mediterranean Migrant Deaths Near 1,000 in Early 2026 ———————————– Nearly 1,000 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean Sea since the start of 2026, marking one of the deadliest beginnings to a year on record, according to…

New York Times Investigation Documents Kidnappings of Alawite Women in Syria ——————————- An investigation by The New York Times has documented cases of kidnappings and abuse targeting women and girls from Syria’s Alawite minority, highlighting ongoing security and sectarian concerns…

UN Women Urges End to Restrictions on Afghan Women, Calls for Their Voices to Be Heard ————————————- UN Women has called for an end to ongoing restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan, urging the international community to listen to…

IMF Warns Middle East Tensions Could Weigh on Global Growth, Fuel Inflation ——————————————- The International Monetary Fund has warned that escalating tensions in the Middle East could negatively impact global economic growth and contribute to rising inflation, particularly through disruptions…