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Mumbai: MHADA demolishes 13 mosque-owned shops amid allegations of political pressure ———————————— On August 14, 2025, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) demolished 13 shops owned by Noor Elahi Mosque on Mankhurd Link Road, Muslim Mirror reported. These…

Over 21 Million Pilgrims Attend 2025 Arbaeen in Iraq ——————————– More than 21 million pilgrims attended the 2025 Arbaeen pilgrimage in Karbala, according to authorities at the al-Abbas Holy Shrine. The commemoration, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, marks…

Heatwave Brings Record-Breaking Temperatures to the Middle East —————————— A “hellish” heatwave has brought record-breaking nighttime temperatures to the Middle East, with Jordan and Israel experiencing their hottest nights ever recorded. According to a report from The Guardian, nocturnal temperatures…

WHO Highlights Challenges in Fighting Mpox in Africa ———————- The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified limited access to vaccines and funding gaps as the main challenges in combating the mpox outbreak in Africa, Anadolu Agency reported. The statement was…

African Leaders Endorse Peace Process for Eastern DR Congo —————————- African leaders have backed a peace process aimed at ending the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Anadolu Agency reported. The endorsement came from a virtual joint summit…

Millions Gather in Senegal for Grand Magal of Touba ——————————– Millions of people have converged on the city of Touba for the annual Grand Magal, an event commemorating the spiritual rank attained by Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba. According to Anadolu Agency,…

Turkey Reports Large-Scale Return of Syrians ——————————— More than 410,000 Syrians who fled to Turkey during Bashar Assad’s regime have returned to their homeland since his overthrow in December, according to the Turkish government, Arab News reported. Turkey’s Interior Ministry…

Microsoft launches investigation after Israeli mass surveillance claims ——————————– Microsoft has launched an external investigation following allegations that Israel’s Unit 8200 military intelligence unit used its Azure cloud technology for mass surveillance of Palestinians, Arab News reported. The probe was…

Four years after the Taliban’s return to power, Afghanistan faces escalating repression, widespread violence, and deepening isolation as international experts warn of crimes against humanity. Afghanistan entered its fifth year under Taliban rule on Friday amid warnings from UN human…

UN chief expresses disagreement over failure to reach global plastic pollution treaty ———————————– UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his regret over the failure to reach a global agreement on a treaty to combat plastic pollution, Anadolu Agency reported. Speaking…