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A coalition of Muslim and Palestinian organizations has rejected Australian universities’ proposal to adopt a new definition of Islamophobia, The Guardian reported. They argue that this move would create a “shield” for institutions against criticism of their recent antisemitism definition,…

UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric has emphasized that securing civilian ships and port infrastructure in the Black Sea is vital for maintaining global supply chains, Khaama Press reported. This initiative has gained urgency as geopolitical tensions impact food availability worldwide. In…

According to the office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi , the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan has been designated as the International Day of Supporting Imamain Askariyyain, peace be upon them. Every year, thousands of…

Indonesian authorities are preparing for the annual mudik exodus, as 146 million people—over half the population—travel home for Eid Al-Fitr. Officials expect the peak on Friday, with 12 million people hitting the road. Around 33 million travelers will use private…

The office of Grand Ayatollah Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, has continued its charitable initiatives by launching the fourth phase of food basket distribution for needy families. This campaign was carried out in cooperation with IHC and Misbah Al-Hussein…

Astronomy enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting a rare celestial event on Saturday, March 29, as the Northern Hemisphere will witness a partial solar eclipse—the first of its kind since October 2024. This phenomenon follows a total lunar eclipse observed in North…

Iraqi MP Raed Al-Maliki announced that personal status courts in Iraq have started officiating marriage contracts according to Ja‘fari (Shiite) jurisprudence. He described this as a legal development aimed at ensuring justice and simplifying marriage procedures in line with Islamic…

The Iraqi Council of Ministers has announced a nationwide public holiday for all government institutions throughout the upcoming week in celebration of blessed Eid al-Fitr. A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that the decision aims to allow citizens…

The United Nations reported Wednesday that renewed Israeli military operations in Gaza have displaced 142,000 people within a week, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric highlighted that nearly 90% of Gaza’s population has experienced displacement at…

Austria announced Wednesday that it will suspend family reunifications for individuals with asylum status starting in May, making it the first European Union country to do so, media outlets reported. The conservative-led government cited integration challenges and system capacity as…