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Right-Wing Leader’s Remarks Ahead of 2026 Elections Rekindle Identity Debate in Netherlands ———————————– Debates over identity and integration have returned to the forefront of politics in Netherlands ahead of local elections scheduled for March 2026, following controversial remarks by right-wing…

Study Finds Excessive Screen Exposure Before Age Two Linked to Brain Development Changes, Adolescent Anxiety —————————- A new study conducted in Singapore has found that infants who spend excessive time in front of screens before the age of two may…

Ramadan City Bazaar Boosts Cambodia’s Appeal as Muslim-Friendly Tourist Destination ——————————– The Ministry of Tourism in Cambodia has announced that the “Cambodia Ramadan City Bazaar” will play a key role in promoting the country as an inclusive global tourism destination…

Study Finds Discrimination in Netherlands Undermines Muslim Youth Identity, Belonging —————————- A recent study has found that everyday experiences of discrimination faced by Muslim youth in the Netherlands are negatively affecting their mental well-being, identity formation, and sense of belonging…

Beirut Hosts World’s Largest Iftar Dinner, Sets Guinness Record ——————————- Nearly 5,800 people gathered in Beirut for an iftar dinner aimed at entering Guinness World Records as the largest Ramadan iftar gathering, IQNA reported. The event was organized by the…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Says Unintentional Ingestion Does Not Invalidate Fasting ——————————– Senior Shiite religious authority Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Hosseini al-Shirazi said that anything swallowed unintentionally or by mistake while fasting does not invalidate the fast. The remarks were made…

Trump Announces Increase in Global Tariffs to 15% Following Supreme Court Ruling ———————————– Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he is raising global tariffs from 10% to 15%, escalating a key element of his economic agenda after…

Germany Moves to Impose Restrictions on Children’s Use of Social Media ————————— Germany’s ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) approved a proposal on Saturday to ban children under the age of 14 from using social media platforms and to introduce stricter…

Anger in France After Publication of Conduct Guide for Muslims Sparks Religious Dignity Concerns —————————————— The release of a book titled “Reconciling Religion and the Republic” has triggered widespread anger and criticism among Muslim communities in France, with opponents describing…

Burgos City Council Bans Burqa, Niqab in Municipal Facilities Amid Political Debate ——————————- The city council of Burgos has approved a ban on women wearing the burqa and niqab in municipal facilities, following a council vote on Saturday in favor…