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Displacement in Lebanon Rises to 700,000 Amid Humanitarian Strain and Shelter Shortages ————————————- The humanitarian situation in Lebanon is worsening as internal displacement increases following Israeli airstrikes across several parts of the country, forcing hundreds of thousands of families to…

Austrian Teachers’ Union Calls for Removing Religion from Schools, Says Headscarf Ban “Not Enough” ————————————————— Remarks by Thomas Bulant, head of the Socialist Teachers’ Association in Austria, have sparked debate after he said a planned ban on headscarves for girls…

Foundation Stone Laid for Imam Ali Complex in Sierra Leone ———————————- A humanitarian initiative has launched a new community development project in Sierra Leone, announcing the laying of the foundation stone for the Amir al-Mu’minin Complex, coinciding with the days…

Millions Commemorate Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Ali Across Iraq and Beyond ————————————– Millions of mourners gathered in Iraq and several other countries to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him), the Commander of…

Minneapolis Therapist Launches Sensory-Friendly Hijab Inspired by Autistic Siblings —————————– A Minneapolis occupational therapist has developed a sensory-friendly hijab designed to help individuals with noise and touch sensitivities, drawing inspiration from her autistic siblings. Najma Omar, 28, created the SereniHijab…

Red Cross launches $51.5M appeal to assist humanitarian situation in Iran ———————————- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched a 40 million Swiss franc (approximately $51.5 million) emergency appeal Tuesday to support humanitarian operations in…

UNAMA Tells Security Council Restrictions on Women Undermine Aid Efforts in Afghanistan —————————————– The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) warned the UN Security Council that restrictions on women imposed by the Taliban are worsening the humanitarian crisis and…

Study Reports Surge in Islamophobic Posts in US After Iran War Began ——————————– A new study has found a sharp rise in Islamophobic content on social media in the United States following the outbreak of the war involving Iran, with…

UN Rights Chief Warns of Rising Civilian Risks in Middle East Conflict —————————— The UN human rights chief has warned that escalating retaliatory strikes in the Middle East are increasing risks to civilians and essential infrastructure, urging all parties to…

U.S. Designates Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organization ————————————– The United States Department of State announced that the Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood has been officially added to the U.S. list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations. According to the announcement, the designation…