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Islamophobic incidents surge in Australia, report finds
March 13, 2025
Islamophobic incidents surge in Australia, report finds
A new report reveals that Islamophobic incidents in Australia have more than doubled in two years, with Muslim women facing the majority of attacks. The study also notes a sharp rise in cases after the Israel-Gaza conflict and warns that…
Amnesty International calls on Turkey to restore healthcare access for Afghan asylum seeker
March 13, 2025
Amnesty International calls on Turkey to restore healthcare access for Afghan asylum seeker
Amnesty International has urged Turkish authorities to reinstate healthcare access for Tabriz Saifi, a 29-year-old Afghan asylum seeker with diabetes and visual impairment, after his international protection application was rejected. Saifi lost access to essential medical care on February 28…
Afghan female students face deportation after US cancels scholarship program
March 13, 2025
Afghan female students face deportation after US cancels scholarship program
More than 80 Afghan women studying in Oman risk deportation to Afghanistan after the U.S. canceled their scholarships under widespread cuts to foreign aid, NBC news reported today. The students, part of a USAID-funded program at Middle East College, were…
Austria suspends refugee family reunification amid migration concerns
March 13, 2025
Austria suspends refugee family reunification amid migration concerns
Austria has temporarily suspended its family reunification program for refugees, citing a rise in migration and growing public concerns. The government announced the decision on Wednesday, saying it aims to address immigration issues that have fueled support for the far…
Sindh Launches Education Program for Over 4,600 Children of Convicted Prisoners
March 13, 2025
Sindh Launches Education Program for Over 4,600 Children of Convicted Prisoners
The Sindh government has launched Pakistan’s first education program for the children of 4,684 convicted prisoners, Dawn reported. The initiative, introduced at the Karachi central prison, is a collaboration between the education and prisons departments and Paigham-e-Pakistan. Education Minister Sardar…
Key Genes Identified for Potential Obesity Treatment
March 13, 2025
Key Genes Identified for Potential Obesity Treatment
Researchers at the University of Delaware have uncovered critical genes that could revolutionize obesity treatment, SciTech Daily reported. Their study, published in Physiological Genomics, reveals significant differences in gene expression between harmful visceral fat and less harmful subcutaneous fat. Led…
The 12th of Ramadan Marks Anniversary of Holy Prophet’s Brotherhood Pact Among Muslims
March 13, 2025
The 12th of Ramadan Marks Anniversary of Holy Prophet’s Brotherhood Pact Among Muslims
The twelfth of Ramadan marks a significant event in Islamic history: the day when the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) established a bond of brotherhood between the Emigrants (Muhajirin) and the Helpers (Ansar), and specifically between…
AI Uncovers 5,000-Year-Old Lost Civilizations Beneath Deserts
March 13, 2025
AI Uncovers 5,000-Year-Old Lost Civilizations Beneath Deserts
A groundbreaking combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is revealing ancient civilizations buried under the world’s largest deserts, IDR reported. This technology is transforming archaeological discovery, previously hindered by the harsh conditions of deserts like the…
EU Urges Protection of Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
March 13, 2025
EU Urges Protection of Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
The European Union has called for the full and equal realization of human rights for Afghan women and girls, advocating for their empowerment, participation, and leadership across all sectors of society while denouncing the Taliban’s systematic oppression, Amu TV reported.…
Somalia Security Forces Eliminate Hotel Attackers, Al-Shabab Militants
March 13, 2025
Somalia Security Forces Eliminate Hotel Attackers, Al-Shabab Militants
In Beledweyne, Somalia, security forces successfully neutralized six militants who attacked a hotel hosting traditional elders and security officials, VOA reported. The siege lasted 18 hours, during which two attackers were killed, while four others detonated explosives upon realizing their…