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Swedish Security Firm Accused of Rejecting Job Applicant Over Headscarf ——————————- A Swedish security company has been accused of discrimination after refusing to hire a 22-year-old woman because she wears a hijab, despite her having reached the final stages of…

Over 900 Husseini Processions Mobilised as Pilgrims March Toward Najaf, Karbala for Mid-Sha‘ban Commemorations ——————————————– Iraq’s Department of Rituals, Processions and Husseini Bodies announced that more than 900 Husseini processions will take part this year in providing services to pilgrims…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Calls for Global Promotion of Husseini Movement ——————————– Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini Shirazi has renewed his call for mobilising all available resources to promote the message and objectives of the Husseini movement worldwide, stressing the importance…

Iraqi Calligrapher Completes Six-Year Project to Create Massive Handwritten Qur’an ————————————— Iraqi calligrapher Ali Zaman has completed what is believed to be one of the world’s largest handwritten manuscripts of the Holy Qur’an after six years of continuous work in…

UN Warns of Imminent Financial Collapse as Member States Withhold Funding ——————————- The United Nations is facing the risk of an “imminent financial collapse” after widespread non-payment of mandatory contributions by member states, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned. In…

Study Finds Cell-Free Implant Can Aid Bone Repair Without Immune Rejection —————————————- A new study suggests that major bone damage could one day be treated using a tissue implant that contains no living cells, reducing the risk of immune rejection,…

10 Security Personnel Killed in Balochistan Attacks, Says Pakistan ————————————- Pakistan’s interior minister announced Saturday that 10 security personnel and 37 militants were killed in clashes across cities in Balochistan province, Afghanistan International reported. Police said insurgents also attacked a…

Staying Up Late Associated with Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk, Study Finds ——————————– A new study reveals that regularly staying up late could increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, especially among night owls, Khaama Press reported. People…

Social Media Outrage in Egypt After Alleged Insult to Holy Prophet —————————————- A wave of anger has spread across social media platforms in Egypt following the circulation of a song accused of containing offensive references to the Holy Prophet, peace…

CAIR-Florida to Host 2026 Muslim Day at Capitol to Advocate for Civil Rights ———————————— On Monday, February 2, 2026, the Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Florida) will hold its annual Muslim Day at the Capitol (MDAC) in…