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Pope Leo XIV Says World Is ‘in Flames’ at Ash Wednesday Service ——————————— In his first Ash Wednesday homily since becoming pontiff, Pope Leo XIV cautioned worshippers that the world is “in flames” due to ongoing wars and environmental devastation,…

Holy Shrines Witness Spiritual Gatherings: Qur’an Recitations, Iftar Meals for Fasting Worshippers ———————————– With the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, the Holy Shrines of the Infallible Imams in Najaf, Karbala, Kadhimiya, and Samarra have begun hosting special religious…

Global Tech Giants Invest Heavily in AI Expansion and Infrastructure ——————————————- Microsoft and Meta have announced major initiatives to advance artificial intelligence (AI) technologies globally, with a focus on both emerging markets and user-facing applications. Microsoft revealed plans to invest…

Islamic Banking Sector Poised for 62% Growth by 2029, Global Assets to Reach $9.7 Trillion —————————- The global Islamic banking sector is projected to grow significantly over the next few years, with total assets expected to reach $9.7 trillion by…

Amnesty Warns of Persistent Impunity, Unaddressed Crimes in Libya 15 Years After Revolution ———————————— Amnesty International has raised concerns over ongoing impunity in Libya, 15 years after the 2011 revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi, warning that serious human rights violations…

World Governments calling for tighter regulations on minors’ access to social media ———————————————- Governments around the world are moving to tighten regulations on children’s and adolescents’ use of social media, citing growing concerns over digital addiction, exposure to harmful content,…

Islamic conference in Norway warns of growing far-right extremism ———————————– An Islamic dialogue conference held in Norway in 2026 has warned of the growing influence of far-right extremism and its impact on social cohesion, amid rising hate speech and polarization…

Council of Shia Scholars issues statement to Afghans, calling for piety and solidarity ——————————- The Council of Shia Scholars in Afghanistan has issued a statement ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, urging Afghans to uphold piety, strengthen social solidarity,…

Spain’s parliament rejects bill seeking ban on niqab and burqa ———————————— Spain’s lower house of parliament has rejected a bill seeking to ban the wearing of the niqab and burqa in public spaces, following a vote held during a plenary…

Taliban Policies Deepen Crisis for Afghan Women as Education Ban and Rights Violations Persist ————————————- Four years after the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, restrictions on women’s rights—particularly access to education—have become entrenched, according to international data and…