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Afghanistan Faces Health, Data and Media Crises Under Taliban Rule —————————————– Afghanistan is experiencing multiple interconnected crises — from rapidly deteriorating air quality to mass data breaches of resettlement applicants, and a sharp deterioration in media freedom under the Taliban…

Australia’s Hafiz Al-Quran Contest Elevates Standards and National Unity ——————————- The Hafiz Al-Quran Competition in Australia has been lauded as a successful model for strengthening the Islamic identity of Muslim youth by improving judging standards and expanding participation, IQNA reported.…

Report Warns of Rising US E-Waste Shipments to Southeast Asia ————————— Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped to developing countries in Southeast Asia ill-equipped to safely manage hazardous waste, according to a new…

Afghan Groups Urge UN to Halt Forced Deportations from Pakistan ………….. A coalition of 113 Afghan civil society groups and protest movements based in Pakistan has appealed to the international community and the United Nations to intervene and stop the…

Oxfam Warns of Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern DRC …………… The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing one of the world’s most severe yet overlooked humanitarian crises, which continues to worsen, AhramOnline reported. Oxfam France said the situation is…

Canada: Manitoba Celebrates Islamic Heritage Month Highlighting Faith, Culture, and Unity …………….. Manitoba is marking October as Islamic Heritage Month (IHM), a time to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Muslims to the province’s social, cultural, and economic life,…

The Historic Fatwa of Mirza Shirazi: A Symbol of Resistance Against Colonialism and Despotism ——————————— The first day of Jumada al-Awwal marks the anniversary of the historic tobacco prohibition fatwa issued by Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Hassan Hosseini Shirazi —…

Several key developments this week illustrate how artificial intelligence continues to reshape business strategy, logistics, sustainability and global development. Meta Platforms announced it will lay off approximately 600 employees across its AI division — targeting legacy research units (FAIR), product…

At Least 40 Migrants, Including Infant, Die in Shipwreck off Tunisian Coast ………….. Tunisian authorities reported on Wednesday that at least 40 migrants, including infants, drowned after their boat capsized off the country’s coast, while 30 others were rescued. According…

European Historian Publishes New Book Highlighting Islam’s Message of Tolerance and Reason …………….. European historian and researcher John Tolan has released a new book titled “Islam: A New History from Muhammad to the Present,” offering a scholarly and balanced perspective…