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A new French translation and interpretation of the Quran has been published in Rabat by Al-Buraq Publications, Iqna reported. Created by Abdel Haq Azouzi, this three-volume work (3,200 pages) goes beyond literal translation to preserve the beauty, accuracy, and spiritual…

The European Union has agreed to lift economic sanctions on Syria to aid the country’s recovery following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, The Guardian reported. EU foreign ministers made the decision on Tuesday, with chief diplomat Kaja Kallas…

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a comprehensive Pentagon review of the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, aiming to ensure full accountability and transparency. In a memo released Tuesday, Hegseth stated the review panel will assess previous investigations, examine…

Pakistan’s Punjab province has ordered all public and private schools to begin summer vacations early due to soaring temperatures, officials announced Tuesday. Originally scheduled to start on June 1, the holidays will now commence on May 28, according to Education…

Jobs traditionally held by women, particularly in advanced economies, face greater disruption from artificial intelligence (AI) than those held by men, according to a new report released Tuesday by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Poland’s National Research Institute (NASK).…

A German human rights group has raised concern over a sharp rise in far-right violence across the country in 2024, with more than 3,450 attacks recorded—a 20% increase from the previous year, Anadolu Agency reported. Speaking at a press briefing…

A six-year study led by Tufts University has found that migrating urban rats are spreading leptospirosis, a potentially deadly bacterial disease. Researchers tested 328 rat kidney samples from 17 Boston sites, with 59 testing positive for Leptospira. Genetic sequencing revealed…

The significant Day of Dahw al-Ardh (25th Dhu al-Qa’dah) is celebrated as the day Allah, the Almighty, “spread out” the Earth. Shia traditions narrate it as a blessed time for repentance and divine mercy. In one narration, Imam Jafar al-Sadiq…

Despite geographical distance and cultural differences, Muslims in Australia are keen to observe the ritual of animal sacrifice during Eid al-Adha. The practice reflects their commitment to core Islamic values of sacrifice, generosity, and social solidarity, even while living in…

Residents of Weinfelden, a town in the Swiss canton of Thurgau, narrowly voted against a proposal to create dedicated Muslim burial plots in the local cemetery. The referendum, held on Sunday, saw 51.6% opposing the plan, overturning a previous municipal…