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China Enforces New “Ethnic Unity” Law Amid Growing Concerns Over Uyghur Rights and Transnational Repression —————————————— China has implemented its new “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress,” a measure that critics say could deepen cultural assimilation policies and further…

Second Ten Days of Muharram Mourning Ceremonies Held at Ale Yasin Mosque, Husseiniya in Sydney ——————————– Mourning ceremonies marking the second ten days of Muharram are being held at Ale Yasin Mosque and Husseiniya, one of the centers affiliated with…

Bahraini Citizens Reported Barred from Arbaeen Pilgrimage Amid New Travel Restrictions ———————————- Restrictions on religious travel in Bahrain have sparked criticism from opposition groups and human rights advocates, as thousands of citizens are reportedly being prevented from traveling for the…

Unified Civil Society Network Launched for Turkic-Speaking Countries, Bringing 826 NGOs Under One Platform ———————————— Integration efforts among member states of the Organization of Turkic States have now moved beyond diplomatic and governmental cooperation into the fields of public activity,…

UN Warns of Deadly Impact of Severe Funding Shortfall in Afghanistan Mine Clearance Program ———————————————————– The continued contamination of Afghan land with explosive remnants of war from decades of conflict is still endangering the lives of millions of people across…

University of Pittsburgh Scientists Identify Genetic Mechanism Behind Melanoma Cell Immortality ————————————– New studies in cancer biology have revealed one of the most complex survival mechanisms used by malignant tumors. The findings could change how drug-resistant cancers are treated in…

Nature Survey Finds FOMO Driving Scientists’ Growing Use of AI ——————————– The rapid development of new technologies is reshaping academic environments and research institutions around the world. Scientists are increasingly navigating a difficult balance between ethical concerns over digital tools…

Moroccan Civil Activist Receives Suspended Sentence Over Cyber Charges, Sparking Rights Criticism —————————————————— The arrest and trial of civil activists in Morocco have once again drawn attention from rights monitors to the state of human rights and basic freedoms in…

Pakistani Shia Demand Immediate Reopening of Land Routes for Pilgrimage and Criticize Government Inaction ————————————- The mourning season for Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in Pakistan has been accompanied by growing religious and civic demands from citizens calling for…

Suspected Arson Attack on Dublin Islamic Center Sparks Warning Over Islamophobia, Far-Right Hate Speech ————————————– A suspected arson attack on the Islamic Center and Al-Madina Hall on Talbot Street in central Dublin caused significant damage to the place of worship…