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Muharram Ceremonies Continue Across Kashmir, Karbala and Herat as Kabul Sees New Restrictions ———————————————- Muharram commemorations were held in several regions, including Jammu and Kashmir, Karbala and Herat, while reports from Kabul pointed to new restrictions, arrests of mourners and…

Shia Community in Egypt Condemns Repeated Closure of Shrine of Imam Hussein’s Head, Calls for Respect for Religious Freedoms ———————————————- The Shia community in Egypt has condemned the repeated closure of the shrine of the head of Imam Hussein, peace…

Taliban Forces Raid Office of Afghanistan’s Shia Television Network Tamaddon in Kabul, Halt Its Broadcasts —————————————– The management of Afghanistan’s Shia television network, Tamaddon TV, announced in an official statement that its broadcasts were completely suspended on the morning of…

Google DeepMind and A24 Partner to Explore AI Tools for Filmmakers —————————————– Google DeepMind and independent film studio A24 have announced a partnership to explore how artificial intelligence can support filmmakers and creative professionals. The companies said the initiative will…

Two Arrested in UP Over Alleged Attempt to Frame Muslims During Muharram Procession —————————————————- Police in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested two men after an investigation found that a viral video allegedly showing “Pakistan Zindabad” slogans during a Muharram procession…

European Halal Food Market Expected to Grow Strongly by 2033 ———————————- The European halal food market is witnessing rapid growth, driven by demographic changes, rising ethical consumption, and increasing demand for certified products. According to Vocal Media, the market was…

IMO Announces Evacuation Plan for 11,000 Seafarers in Strait of Hormuz —————————————— The United Nations International Maritime Organization has announced a large-scale evacuation plan for around 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, following a peace agreement between the…

Study Finds San Diego Muslims Feel Less Safe After Mosque Attack —————————————— A new study by UC San Diego has found that many Muslims in San Diego feel increasingly unsafe following last month’s deadly terrorist attack at the Islamic Center…

UN resolution pushes accountability for peacekeeper attacks ———————————- The UN ‌Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution aimed at strengthening accountability for attacks on UN peacekeepers, amid concern over rising violence and low prosecution rates. The move follows a series…

Syrian govt to transfer over 120 inmates from Lebanese prisons —————————- Authorities in Damascus announced a plan to transfer 128 Syrian nationals from Lebanese prisons as part of judicial coordination between the neighboring countries. Syrian Justice Minister Mazhar Al-Wais said…