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20 Countries Call for Global AI Oversight Body to Address Emerging Risks ———————————— Twenty countries and the European Union have called for stronger international cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI), including the possible creation of a global institution responsible for setting…

Taliban Dissolve Afghanistan’s Shia High Council, Seize Membership Cards of 25 Members in Kabul ——————————————- The Taliban’s Ministry of Justice has dissolved the High Council of Shia Muslims of Afghanistan and halted its activities after summoning members of the organization…

Global Commemorations Mark Martyrdom Anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her) at Shirazi-affiliated Centers ——————————————– Shirazi-affiliated religious centers and Hussainiyas in several countries around the world have held mourning ceremonies and religious programs commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of…

Shiites in Saudi Arabia: A Diverse Community with Deep Historical Roots —————————————- Shiite Muslims have long been part of Saudi Arabia’s religious and social landscape, with communities mainly concentrated in the Eastern Province, particularly Qatif and Al-Ahsa, as well as…

Human Rights Watch: Taliban Expand Restrictions on Rights and Freedoms in Afghanistan ————————————- Human Rights Watch says restrictions on human rights and fundamental freedoms in Afghanistan have expanded five years after the Taliban seized power, with journalists, human rights defenders…

UN General Assembly opens amid wars, AI concerns and global governance challenges ——————————— The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly has opened in New York, bringing together nearly 130 world leaders to discuss major international challenges, including conflicts…

Italy’s Prime Minister Proposes Ban on Face Coverings in Schools, Sparking Debate Over Integration Policies ——————————————— Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced plans for legislation that would ban the wearing of burqas and niqabs by female students in schools…

“Uzbekistan: An Enduring Legacy” Exhibition Highlights Over 1,000 Years of Cultural History in Doha ———————————————- The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha has opened the exhibition “Uzbekistan: An Enduring Legacy” in partnership with the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation,…

Malaysia Proposes ASEAN Halal Council to Boost Regional Industry —————————————— Malaysia has called for the establishment of an ASEAN Halal Council next year to strengthen cooperation among Southeast Asian countries in the halal industry, facilitate trade, and expand market opportunities.…

Austria’s New Headscarf Ban Sparks Complaints Over Students Excluded From Classes —————————————————— The Islamic Religious Authority in Austria said it had received complaints from families whose daughters were allegedly prevented from returning to class or pressured to remove their headscarves.…