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Massive floods in Brazil leave at least 75 people dead, dozens missing
May 6, 2024
Massive floods in Brazil leave at least 75 people dead, dozens missing
Massive floods in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 75 people over the last seven days, and another 103 were reported missing, local authorities have said. Damage from the rains also forced more than 88,000 people…
Muslim workers in Italy’s Monfalcone have no place to perform prayers
May 6, 2024
Muslim workers in Italy’s Monfalcone have no place to perform prayers
Muslim workers, residing in the Italian town of Monfalcone, have been banned by far-right mayor from praying inside their two cultural centres since November, Free Malaysia Today reported. According to the report, the Muslim residents assemble in a privately owned…
“Who is Hussein?” charity conducts software skills training course in Kashmir
May 6, 2024
“Who is Hussein?” charity conducts software skills training course in Kashmir
The “Who is Hussain?” Kashmir team’s Software Skills Development Program have carried out a software skills training course to uplift and empower youth from underprivileged backgrounds. According to the charity’s statement on its official Facebook account, this initiative aimed to…
Thousands of Afghan Migrants Return Home Amid Crackdowns
May 6, 2024
Thousands of Afghan Migrants Return Home Amid Crackdowns
According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), 74,291 Afghan migrants returned home from April 21-27, with 43,176 coming from Iran and 31,115 from Pakistan, Amu TV reported yesterday. The returnees entered through border crossings like Torkham, Ghulam Khan, and…
Death toll from Kenya floods climbs to 228
May 6, 2024
Death toll from Kenya floods climbs to 228
The death toll from flooding and other impacts of heavy rains in Kenya has risen to 228, Reuters reported yesterday citing the Interior Ministry. The torrential downpours have caused widespread flooding and landslides across the country in recent weeks, with…
Malaysia to hold largest interfaith conference to promote harmony, coexistence
May 5, 2024
Malaysia to hold largest interfaith conference to promote harmony, coexistence
The Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, will host the largest international conference for religious leaders in Asia on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, under the theme “Promoting Harmony Among Followers of Religions”. The conference is under the patronage and participation of the…
Holy Quran prevails over law for 68% of Arab Youth in Germany, a new survey reveals
May 5, 2024
Holy Quran prevails over law for 68% of Arab Youth in Germany, a new survey reveals
A survey conducted among Arab youth in Germany by the newspaper “Bild Zeitung” and reported by “Italia Oggi” revealed that the Quran holds a greater place in their thoughts than German law. According to the Italian news agency “AKI,” the…
Prominent Shia figure visits International Patriarchate in Turkey to enhance dialogue
May 5, 2024
Prominent Shia figure visits International Patriarchate in Turkey to enhance dialogue
The online newspaper “Orthodox Times” reported that Hujjat-ul-Islam wa-al-Muslimeen Sayyid Jawad al-Shahrastani visited the International Patriarchate with a large delegation of religious figures on the first of May. The report stated that during the visit, a meeting was held between…
HRW calls on Germany to intensify efforts in combating anti-Muslim racism
May 5, 2024
HRW calls on Germany to intensify efforts in combating anti-Muslim racism
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged German authorities to take stronger measures against racism targeting Muslims, amidst a concerning rise in racist attacks and hate crimes. Almaaz Tivara, an expert at Human Rights Watch, emphasized that the German government needs…
Scholars, academics highlight universality of Imam al-Sadiq’s scientific movement
May 5, 2024
Scholars, academics highlight universality of Imam al-Sadiq’s scientific movement
A group of religious scholars, academics, and activists in Iraq have stated that the legacy of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) continues to be a vital and important aspect of the spiritual, intellectual, and cultural life of Islam,…