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Malaysia: Backlash over tourism video prompts mosque campaign on TikTok

Malaysia: Backlash over tourism video prompts mosque campaign on TikTok

Malaysians have turned to TikTok to promote local mosques after criticism that the Visit Malaysia 2026 tourism video excluded Islamic landmarks, South China Morning Post reported. The campaign, aiming to attract 35.6 million international visitors and generate 147.1 billion ringgit…
Afghan evacuees stranded in foreign camps amid delayed US resettlement

Afghan evacuees stranded in foreign camps amid delayed US resettlement

Thousands of Afghan citizens evacuated by the United States during its 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan remain stranded in foreign countries, according to newly released documents. Many evacuees, some in conditions likened to detention, face prolonged uncertainty about their resettlement prospects.…
Civilian Casualties from Explosive Weapons Reach Record Highs in 2024, Says Monitor Group

Civilian Casualties from Explosive Weapons Reach Record Highs in 2024, Says Monitor Group

A recent study by Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) reveals that civilian casualties from explosive violence have surged to their highest levels globally in over a decade, with 61,353 non-combatants killed or wounded in 2024—a staggering 67% increase from the…
Shiites Worldwide Commemorate Sorrowful Martyrdom Anniversary of Sayyida Zaynab, peace be upon her

Shiites Worldwide Commemorate Sorrowful Martyrdom Anniversary of Sayyida Zaynab, peace be upon her

Sayyida Zaynab bint Ali, daughter of Amir al-Mo’mineen and Sayyida Fatimah al-Zahra, peace be upon them, played a pivotal role in the preservation of Islam and realization of the holy mission of Imam al-Hussein, peace be upon him, in the…
Controversy Surrounds Germany’s AfD as Protests Erupt Ahead of Elections

Controversy Surrounds Germany’s AfD as Protests Erupt Ahead of Elections

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has sparked outrage by distributing election flyers in Karlsruhe that resemble “deportation tickets,” targeting immigrant households, Anadolu Agency reported. The flyers, designed to mimic one-way flight tickets to “a safe country of origin,”…
Global Electric Vehicle Sales Hit Record 17.1 Million in 2024

Global Electric Vehicle Sales Hit Record 17.1 Million in 2024

Global electric vehicle (EV) sales reached a historic high of 17.1 million units in 2024, marking a 25% increase from the previous year, Anadolu Agency reported citing Rho Motion. This surge was fueled by four consecutive months of exceptional performance.…
Nobel Laureates Call for Urgent Action to Combat Global Hunger

Nobel Laureates Call for Urgent Action to Combat Global Hunger

Over 150 Nobel and World Food Prize laureates have issued an open letter calling for immediate efforts to enhance global food production amidst an impending hunger crisis, The Guardian reported. The coalition emphasizes the need for prioritizing research and technology…
Global celebrations mark blessed birth anniversary of Imam Ali

Global celebrations mark blessed birth anniversary of Imam Ali

Millions of Shia Muslims worldwide have begun celebrating the birth anniversary of Imam Ali (peace be upon him), the first Shia Imam. Festivities, including eulogistic ceremonies, joyful gatherings, and the distribution of sweets and sherbet, started on Monday. Imam Ali,…
At least 40 farmers killed in attack by ISIS-linked militants in Nigeria’s Borno State

At least 40 farmers killed in attack by ISIS-linked militants in Nigeria’s Borno State

At least 40 farmers were killed in an attack by militants linked to the terrorist group Daesh in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, on Sunday evening. Osman Tar, Borno’s Commissioner for Information, reported that the attackers gathered dozens of farmers in…
Syria: Mass grave discovered near Aleppo containing around 20,000 bodies

Syria: Mass grave discovered near Aleppo containing around 20,000 bodies

Syrian authorities have uncovered a new mass grave in the town of Khan Al-Asal on the outskirts of Aleppo, containing approximately 20,000 bodies. Officials from the new Syrian administration reported five mass graves in the city, with the largest being…
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