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Ethiopian President Highlights Role of Religious Institutions in Promoting Peace and Coexistence ————————————— Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie has praised the role of religious institutions in strengthening coexistence, cooperation, and peace across the country, urging religious leaders to oppose efforts…

Activists Raise Concerns Over Restrictions on Shia Religious Practices in Bahrain ————————————— Activists have expressed growing concerns over the situation of religious freedom and the practice of Shia rituals in Bahrain, citing trials of religious scholars and clerics, as well…

Syria: Dozens of Women Killed and Hundreds of Remains Found in Mass Graves Amid Ongoing War Consequences —————————————- The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has reported that 118 women were killed across Syria between the beginning of 2026 and the…

UNICEF Warns One in Five Children Experience Digital Abuse —————————– The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned of the growing threat of technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and abuse, reporting that nearly one in five children experienced at least one…

Uttarakhand Authorities Seal Two Madrassas in Haldwani Over Missing Registration Documents ———————— Authorities in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, have sealed two madrassas in the Banbhulpura area after their operators failed to provide required approval and registration documents during an official inspection. The…

Zurich Hijab Ban Sparks Criticism and Religious Freedom Concerns —————————- The Zurich Cantonal Parliament in Switzerland has narrowly voted in favor of banning religious head coverings in public schools and kindergartens, raising concerns over religious freedom and the rights of…

Trump Criticizes New York Governor Kathy Hochul Over Hijab During Visit to Islamic Center ————————— US President Donald Trump has criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul after she wore a hijab during a visit to an Islamic center in New…

Taliban Forces Raid Khatam al-Nabiyyin Seminary in Kabul as Arrests and Eviction Orders Raise Concerns Among Shia Community ————————————- Concerns have grown among Afghanistan’s Shia community following a reported raid by Taliban forces on the Khatam al-Nabiyyin Seminary in western…

Pakistani Shia Leaders Call for Protection of Pilgrims’ Religious Rights in 2027 Hajj Arrangements ——————————————- Pakistani Shia leaders have called on the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony to review the arrangements for the 2027 private Hajj program. Allama…

Australia Launches First National Index to Monitor and Measure Islamophobia ———————————— Australia has announced the launch of its first national index designed to measure and monitor public attitudes toward Islam and Muslims across the country, in a move aimed at…