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French Prime Minister François Bayrou has reversed his stance on banning the hijab in sports competitions, despite previously backing a Senate-approved bill aimed at prohibiting religious symbols in all sporting events. During a National Assembly debate on Tuesday, Bayrou expressed…

A Swedish court has convicted a police officer of assault and verbal abuse against a Muslim man during a routine inspection, ordering him to pay a fine and 15,000 SEK in compensation. The incident occurred in Vänersborg, western Sweden, when…

Taliban authorities in Malistan, Ghazni, have reportedly forced Shia residents to break their fast and observe Eid ul-Fitr according to the group’s decree, US-based Kabul Now said, citing local sources. Eyewitnesses in Malistan reported that Taliban forces patrolled markets and…

Authorities have detained two teenagers under the Internal Security Act, one for planning to attack mosques and the other for wanting to join Daesh, Arab News reported. The 17-year-old male, who held far-right extremist views, intended to shoot mosques and…

Pakistani authorities have deported over 90 Afghan nationals in recent days, marking a renewed phase of forced expulsions following the expiration of a March 31 deadline for voluntary departure, Amu TV reported. Many of those deported held Afghan Citizen Cards…

New Zealand’s human rights chief, Stephen Rainbow, has issued an apology for remarks deemed Islamophobic, which sparked significant backlash from the Muslim community, Anadolu Agency reported. His comments, made during a meeting with various groups, suggested that Muslims represent a…

Germany’s acting Interior Minister Nancy Faeser highlighted progress in migration management under the outgoing government, citing a 55% increase in deportations and a 50% drop in asylum claims over two years. She also noted a 77% rise in skilled worker…

The World Food Programme (WFP) has closed all its bakeries in Gaza due to dwindling supplies, UN officials confirmed. The closures come nearly a month after Israel halted all imports into the enclave, exacerbating food shortages. Israel maintains that enough…

India is expected to face hotter-than-usual temperatures this summer, with an increase in heatwave days, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) warned. The forecast predicts “above-normal” maximum temperatures across most of the country from April to June, a period when temperatures…

The suspension of U.S. foreign assistance to Afghanistan has created significant funding gaps in humanitarian and development sectors, Amu TV revealed citing a new report by ACAPS. This aid freeze poses a growing risk to vulnerable communities, with potential increases…