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A collection of stolen ancient artefacts is set to be returned to Iraq after being displayed at a ceremony in Rome, The National reported. The event, held at the Iraqi embassy, was attended by Iraq’s ambassador to Italy, Saywan Sabir…

The United Nations human rights office has launched an appeal for $500 million in funding for 2025, warning that a shortfall could have serious consequences for global human rights efforts. Speaking at the UN in Geneva, High Commissioner for Human…

Muslim students in Germany gathered in Frankfurt for their annual meeting, where discussions focused on various social issues, including racism and its impact on daily life, news outlet Global News reported. The session on racism, presented by a group of…

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that war, poverty, and deforestation have led to the severe destruction of Afghanistan’s pistachio forests, Afghan news agency Khaama Press reported. In a statement, the FAO noted that the country once had…

A jetliner carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with a U.S. Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport, sending both aircraft into the Potomac River and killing all 67 people on board. Three soldiers were aboard the helicopter.…

The Afghanistan Human Rights Center has reported a sharp rise in the construction of jihadi madrassas under Taliban rule, citing concerns over their long-term impact on the country’s youth. The 30-page report highlights how these institutions serve as a means…

A new Gallup survey has found that Australians are among the most frustrated in the world over housing affordability, with dissatisfaction reaching record levels, Reuters reported. Over 75% of Australians surveyed in 2024 expressed discontent, compared to a 50% median…

The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) has released a report detailing a worsening human rights crisis in India in 2024, The Week magazine said. The Washington-based organization claims that religious freedom and civil rights have continued to deteriorate, citing discriminatory…

As part of the Muslim Awareness Week activities, McGill University architecture students visited the Lebanese Islamic Center in Montreal to learn about Islamic design, CBC News reported. According to the organizers, the visit showcased calligraphy and geometry in an effort…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized Niger as the first country in Africa to eliminate onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, the organization’s website reported. This milestone makes Niger the fifth country globally to interrupt the transmission of…