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Post-Assad Syria: Fragile Parliamentary Elections and Minority Restrictions ———————————————- The Syrian parliamentary elections, held under the supervision of the interim government led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, were marked by widespread restrictions on the participation of women and minorities. Several key provinces,…

Pakistan-Taliban Border Tensions Escalate; Islamabad Calls for Afghan People’s Freedom —————————————— Border clashes between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani forces have intensified, prompting a strongly-worded statement from Islamabad demanding the freedom of the Afghan people and the establishment of a…

Gaza War Formally Ends at Sharm el-Sheikh Summit with Ceasefire and Reconstruction Plan ————————————————— Global leaders have formally declared the end of the Gaza war during a historic summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, signing a comprehensive ceasefire agreement that opens the…

Islam in South Africa: From Exile and Slavery to a Diverse Modern Community ———————————————————– The Muslim community in South Africa, which today makes up about 3% of the nation’s population, traces its roots to the arrival of exiled Muslims at…

Taliban Government Imposes Tax on Shia Religious Schools in Afghanistan for the First Time ————————————– Sources in Kabul indicate that the Taliban government has recently begun collecting taxes from Shia religious schools (seminaries) in Afghanistan for the first time, a…

Pakistani Universities Mandated to Offer Quranic Courses ————————————– The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has mandated that all Pakistani universities and colleges must introduce two compulsory courses on the concepts of the Holy Quran into their degree programs, according…

Trio Wins Nobel Economics Prize for Work on Technology-Driven Growth ———————————————- Three experts who pioneered the explanation of how technology fuels economic expansion have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, according to The Guardian. The Royal Swedish…

Humza Yousaf Launches Initiative to Boost Muslim Representation in UK Politics ——————————————– Humza Yousaf, the former First Minister of Scotland, has announced a new initiative aimed at encouraging British Muslims to actively participate in politics and public decision-making, according to…

Hong Kong to Get First Halal-Certified Restaurants Under Q-Mark Scheme by Year-End ————————————- Hong Kong is set to introduce its first restaurants officially certified as Halal under the local Q-Mark scheme by the end of the year, a move aimed…

Far-Right Activist Laura Loomer Calls for Ban on Muslims Holding Political Office in US —————————– Far-right political activist Laura Loomer has sparked controversy by calling for a legislative ban that would prevent Muslims from holding political office in the United…