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Seven new tree frog species discovered in Madagascar’s rainforests, researchers say
October 16, 2024
Seven new tree frog species discovered in Madagascar’s rainforests, researchers say
An international research team has identified seven new species of tree frogs in Madagascar. Found in Madagascar’s rainforests, these frogs emit bird-like whistles to communicate, a distinctive trait that sets them apart from their croaking relatives, Science Daily said. According…
UK government explores potential of offering weight loss injections
October 16, 2024
UK government explores potential of offering weight loss injections
The UK government is exploring the potential of offering weight loss injections, such as Mounjaro, to unemployed people with obesity to help them lose weight and return to work, the BBC reported. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Health Secretary Wes…
Woman charged for vandalizing Philadelphia Mosque, tearing Islamic holy books
October 16, 2024
Woman charged for vandalizing Philadelphia Mosque, tearing Islamic holy books
A woman has been charged with institutional vandalism and desecration after allegedly tearing apart Islamic holy books and vandalizing a mosque in Philadelphia, local media reported. Police were called to the Islamic Society of Greater Philadelphia on Roosevelt Boulevard on…
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation continue to help Lebanese citizens
October 16, 2024
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation continue to help Lebanese citizens
The UK-based Imam Hussain Charity (IHC), in collaboration with Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, has expanded its extensive relief campaign, launched at the onset of the conflict in Lebanon, to assist Lebanese families displaced by the Israeli attacks.…
Iraq: Remains of 31 victims executed by ISIS discovered in Tal Afar during school renovation
October 16, 2024
Iraq: Remains of 31 victims executed by ISIS discovered in Tal Afar during school renovation
During the renovation of a school, the remains of 31 victims were recovered from a mass grave in Tal Afar, western Nineveh, Iraq, as announced by the Mass Graves Directorate on Monday. The grave, discovered during the restoration of a…
Uzbekistan hosts global leaders to promote Islamic tolerance amid globalization and extremism
October 16, 2024
Uzbekistan hosts global leaders to promote Islamic tolerance amid globalization and extremism
Uzbekistan is hosting an international conference titled “Islam: Religion of Peace and Mercy” in the capital, Tashkent. The event, which began yesterday, brings together more than 70 influential figures from international organizations, religious leaders, and prominent scholars representing 22 countries.…
New Local Government Takes Office in Jammu and Kashmir
October 16, 2024
New Local Government Takes Office in Jammu and Kashmir
Omar Abdullah was sworn in as chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, leading a new local government formed after a five-year hiatus following the region’s loss of autonomy, Arab News reported today. Abdullah, who previously served from 2009…
Challenges Persist for Islamic Education in Spain
October 16, 2024
Challenges Persist for Islamic Education in Spain
Despite years of advocacy, Islamic education remains largely absent from the Spanish education system, The New Arab reported yesterday. A recent four-year pilot program in Catalonia aimed to introduce Islamic religious education as an elective but concluded without plans for…
Two Billion Women Lack Access to Social Protection, UN Women Report Reveals
October 16, 2024
Two Billion Women Lack Access to Social Protection, UN Women Report Reveals
A recent UN Women report highlights a staggering global crisis: two billion women and girls are without access to any form of social protection, exacerbating their vulnerability to poverty. As the world approaches the International Day for the Eradication of…
Council of Europe Urges Denmark to Increase Muslim Representation in Key Sectors
October 16, 2024
Council of Europe Urges Denmark to Increase Muslim Representation in Key Sectors
The Council of Europe has recommended that Denmark enhance the employment of Muslims in academic institutions and law enforcement agencies, Middle East Monitor reported yesterday. This call follows a report by Anadolu Agency, emphasizing the need for a national action…