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Ceasefire Between Israel, Lebanon Takes Effect as Iran Keeps Strait of Hormuz Open —————————————- A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into force with backing from the United Nations, while Iran announced that the strategically vital Strait of…

UNHCR: Record number of Rohingya refugees perished at sea last year ———————————- The United Nations refugee agency has announced that nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported dead or missing in the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea in 2025,…

Office of Grand Ayatullah Shirazi announces Sunday first of sacred month of Dhu al-Qi’dah —————————————- The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadegh al-Husseini al-Sheirazi, announced that Sunday is the first day of the sacred…

Muslims in US Concerned Recognition Does Not Guarantee Safety ———————————- A guest contributor article published on April 16 on Muslim Matters reflects on the gap between symbolic recognition of Muslims in the United States and ongoing concerns about discrimination and…

UN Chief: No Military Solution to Middle East Conflicts ———————————————— The United Nations has reiterated that there is no military solution to the crisis in the Middle East, stressing that diplomacy remains the only viable path forward. UN Secretary-General António…

Taliban Approves Teaching of Ja’fari Jurisprudence in Bamyan ————————————— Officials from the Taliban administration have reportedly agreed to the teaching of Jaʽfari jurisprudence in schools located in Shia-populated areas of Bamyan province, Afghanistan. Following a coordination meeting between education officials…

Malaysia to increase enforcement against illegal e-waste ————————————– Malaysia will step up enforcement efforts against the import of illegal electronic waste (e-waste) into the country, including setting up a special port branch, Xinhua reported. The special unit will be managed…

EU launches age verification app as Europe moves to restrict children’s access to social media —————————————– The European Union is preparing to roll out a new age verification application aimed at restricting children’s access to social media platforms, as policymakers…

Nearly 20 million measles deaths averted in Africa through vaccination since 2000: WHO and Gavi report ——————————— A new analysis by the World Health Organization and the Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance says that improved immunization coverage has saved nearly 20…

Pakistan Intensifies Crackdown on Undocumented Afghan Migrants, Students Amid Growing Deportation Fears ———————————————– Authorities in Pakistan have intensified enforcement measures against undocumented Afghan migrants, triggering detentions, housing restrictions, and rising concern among Afghan students—particularly women—over visa uncertainty and the risk…