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Scores of children in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are facing unprecedented levels of sexual violence, including rape, amid escalating conflict involving Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and Congolese forces, Al Jazeera reported. UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell highlighted a…

Tens of thousands of Belgians protested on Thursday against the government’s proposed pension reforms, marking the first day of a multi-day strike that disrupted air traffic nationwide, Reuters reported. Local police reported approximately 60,000 participants in Brussels alone. Clashes erupted…

The Iraqi holy city of Najaf has inaugurated the fourth edition of its International Book Fair, featuring 200 publishing houses from 20 countries, alongside several local publishers. The event serves as a cultural platform reflecting the city’s intellectual and academic…

The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, affirmed that the awaited Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his honourable reappearance) will, upon his appearance, remove all forms of injustice and falsehood that are carried out under the name…

African leaders convening in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, are intensifying their call for reparations for slavery and colonialism during the African Union (AU) summit, TRTWorld reported. This initiative comes on the heels of a partnership with the Caribbean community, CARICOM, which…

In a stark statement, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) warned that escalating religious tensions in Bangladesh could lead to sectarian conflict, urging the country’s interim government to take decisive action against what it described as “malicious” and “anti-Islamic forces.” According…

The “Qalam” project, launched in 2016 by British Islamic artist Ridwan Beyk, aims to revive the traditional art of handwriting the Quran while fostering cultural and interfaith engagement. The initiative allows individuals worldwide to handwrite a single verse, contributing to…

According to a recent report by The Business Research Company, the halal food market is projected to grow from $1,727.74 billion in 2024 to $1,995.08 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5%, Whatech.com reported. This…

A new bill proposing a ban on alcohol sales in Muslim-majority areas of Jammu and Kashmir has been introduced by National Conference legislator Ahsan Pardesi, local media outlets said. Presenting the bill in the legislative assembly, Pardesi argued that unrestricted…

The Iraqi Forensic Medicine Department announced on Thursday that it has identified 53 victims found in mass graves in northern Iraq, all killed by ISIS. According to Zaid Ali Abbas, the department’s director general, 32 of the victims were Yazidis…