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The Taliban announced on Thursday that Afghanistan would no longer recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC), declaring its 2003 accession to the Rome Statute legally void, Jurist News reported. This move follows ICC prosecutor Karim Khan’s request…

Radio Begum, an Afghan women’s radio station, will resume broadcasts after the Taliban lifted its suspension, Arab News reported. The station was initially halted due to allegations of unauthorized content provision to an overseas TV channel and improper use of…

New research from Eko, a corporate responsibility nonprofit, has found that social media giants Meta and X approved numerous ads containing violent anti-Muslim hate speech in the lead-up to Germany’s federal elections, TechCrunch.com reported. The study revealed that both platforms…

As Germany heads to the polls for its parliamentary election, concerns over the economy and the growing influence of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party dominate the political landscape. The AfD, known for its anti-immigrant stance, has surged to…

On Saturday, Pakistan announced the closure of the Torkham border crossing, a crucial transit point between Pakistan and Afghanistan, effectively halting all movement, Amu TV reported. Taliban officials confirmed the closure, with Tayeb Hamad, a spokesman for the Taliban’s police…

Sayyida Ruqayyah (peace be upon her) is one of the daughters of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him), and her holy shrine is located in Damascus. Her birth is dated to the 23rd of Sha’ban in the year 58 AH.…

Bahrain recently hosted the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference, aimed at enhancing Islamic unity and addressing critical issues facing the Muslim community, Anadolu Agency reported. The two-day event, which began on February 19, 2025, brought together over 400 prominent scholars, intellectuals, and…

On International Mother Language Day, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) underscored the critical role of linguistic diversity in shaping cultural identity and heritage. Celebrated annually, this day honors the approximately 7,000 living languages worldwide, which UNESCO…

The Italian government has reaffirmed its support for the approximately one million Rohingya refugees residing in Bangladesh by pledging €3 million, ANSA news agency reported. This funding will assist the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the UN World Food Programme…

Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson warned that Europe may fall behind in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race unless it eases strict regulations on the technology, Anadolu Agency reported. Speaking at the Techarena event in Stockholm, he urged European policymakers…