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Indian court fines Shia Waqf Board amid allegations of sectarian bias A recent ruling by the Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow bench has fined the Central Shia Waqf Board in Uttar Pradesh 15,000 rupees for allegedly withholding information in a legal…

Pakistan criminalizes child marriage amid fierce debate Pakistan has passed a new law criminalizing marriage under the age of 18, triggering sharp divisions across religious, social, and political circles. The legislation imposes prison sentences of up to seven years and…

Rare Quran exhibition in Holy Najaf features copy attributed to Imam Ali The Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Holy Najaf, Iraq, opened a rare Quran exhibition on Tuesday as part of Ghadir Week celebrations, showcasing over 50 historic Qurans and…

Rising Islamophobia drives thousands of Muslims to leave France A recent report by Jacobin magazine highlights a troubling rise in Islamophobia in France, prompting thousands of Muslims—many of them highly educated professionals—to emigrate in search of greater religious freedom and…

UK family visa income rule under review amid growing concerns The UK government’s minimum income requirement for family visas is under fresh scrutiny as the Migration Advisory Committee prepares to publish its review of the policy. The rule, which dictates…

China bans banks from using gifts like Labubu dolls to attract deposits Chinese regulators have instructed domestic banks to stop offering gifts, including popular Labubu dolls, as incentives to attract deposits. According to a report by The Guardian, citing Bloomberg…

Ocean carbon removal projects expand amid concerns over safety and effectiveness A growing number of companies are investing in ocean-based carbon removal projects to combat rising ocean acidification, according to a report published by The Guardian. The latest and largest…

Rising algal blooms threaten global ecosystems and marine life Harmful algal blooms are increasing worldwide, with severe impacts on aquatic ecosystems and wildlife, according to a report published by The Guardian. The phenomenon, linked to pollution and global warming, has…

M&S resumes online orders after cyber-attack disruption Marks & Spencer has reopened its website for online orders, six weeks after a cyber-attack forced the retailer to suspend digital services. Customers in England, Scotland, and Wales can now place orders for…

New evidence reveals atrocities at Nazi camp on Alderney Newly uncovered evidence has revealed disturbing accounts of atrocities committed by Nazi guards at a prison camp on Alderney, one of the Channel Islands, during the Second World War, The Guardian…