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UNICEF Confirms Deaths of Displaced Children as Winter Conditions Worsen in Afghanistan ………….. Four displaced children have died from severe cold in Afghanistan’s Kunar province, UNICEF said on Wednesday, Khaama Press reported. The agency confirmed that the children were living…

Moderate Coffee Intake May Slow Biological Aging in People With Severe Mental Illness ………. Drinking three to four cups of coffee a day may help slow biological aging in people with severe mental health conditions, ScienceDaily reported. A study published…

EU Air Pollution Linked to Nearly 280,000 Deaths in 2023 ………… Nearly 280,000 deaths in the European Union in 2023 were associated with exposure to air pollution levels exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said…

UN Security Council delegation visits Syria after 14-year isolation, meets Sharaa ———————————————- A delegation representing all members of the UN Security Council arrived in Damascus, Syria, on Thursday, for the first visit to the country in 14 years, Anadolu Agency…

Australian Mosques Join Nationwide Campaign to Increase Blood Donations ————————————- Australian mosques and Islamic centres participated in a nationwide blood donation campaign on 28 November, supporting the Australian Islamic Medical Association’s (AIMA) annual drive in partnership with the Australian Red…

Rising Concerns Over Anti-Muslim Rhetoric and Inclusion Challenges Across the US, Canada, and India ————————————————– A series of incidents in the United States, Canada, and India has renewed debate over anti-Muslim rhetoric, discrimination, and the barriers Muslims continue to face…

Hong Kong Muslims Face Mosque Shortages Amid Efforts to Improve Integration ——————————— Hong Kong’s Muslim community—rooted in centuries of migration from South Asia, Southeast Asia, and mainland China—continues to grow despite persistent challenges related to religious infrastructure, education, and social…

Shia Community in Thailand Provides Relief to Flood-Hit Areas of Phatthalung ———————————- Local Shia volunteers in Thailand’s Phatthalung province have launched relief efforts to support residents affected by recent flooding, according to Shia Waves Agency citing local media reports. Teams…

Shia Communities Commemorate Martyrdom Anniversary of Sayyida Umm al-Banin (peace be upon her) ———————————– Shia communities in several countries held mourning ceremonies to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Umm al-Banin (peace be upon her), the revered wife of Imam…

“Who is Hussein?” Charity Launches Soup Kitchen in Chicago —————————- Volunteers from the global charitable organization “Who is Hussein?” have partnered with the Cornerstone Center in Chicago to establish a charity kitchen, providing hot meals to those in need. According…