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The Government Media Office in Gaza reported on Saturday that the number of Palestinian journalists killed since the onset of Israel’s war on the enclave on October 7, 2023, has risen to 191. The latest victim, Mandooh Ibrahim Qaneita, worked…

Shia Rights Watch (HRW), an international organization advocating for Shia rights, has released its November 2024 report, shedding light on numerous human rights violations targeting Shia communities worldwide. In Iran, the report said that an attack by an armed terrorist…

In response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by the recent war in Lebanon, the UK-based Imam Hussain Charity (IHC), under the guidance of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, has continued to deliver essential aid to displaced and affected…

In a remarkable achievement, 8-year-old Muhammad Faruq from Lakshmipur, Bangladesh, has memorized the entire Quran in just eight months. Starting in September, Faruq’s dedication and hard work allowed him to complete the memorization of the Holy Quran in record time.…

The Namazgah Mosque in Tirana was officially opened on October 10, 2024, becoming the largest mosque in Albania and the Balkans, marking a significant milestone after decades of religious suppression during the communist era. Designed in classic Ottoman style, the…

A fire broke out at the historic Kurchunlu Mosque in the city of Diyarbakir, southeastern Turkey, during Friday prayers, causing panic among worshippers. No casualties were reported. The mosque, which was built 508 years ago, suffered damage to its interior,…

The Council of Scholars, a prominent religious and social body representing the Muslim community in Jammu and Kashmir, has called for immediate dialogue over proposed amendments to the 2024 Waqf Act. The Islamic Waqf Union, led by Mirwaiz Farooq, expressed…

A new study has revealed that air pollution caused by wildfires is responsible for more than 1.5 million deaths annually worldwide, with most fatalities occurring in developing countries. Published in The Lancet on November 28, the study warns that the…

Lawmakers in Boston, Massachusetts, are set to propose legislation banning all tobacco products, joining California’s efforts to prevent tobacco sales to anyone born after 2007. Brookline, a Massachusetts town, already prohibits tobacco sales to individuals born after January 1, 2000.…

Muslim charities providing aid to Palestinians are facing significant challenges due to discriminatory banking practices, Al Jazeera revealed in an article yesterday. Many financial institutions have cut off essential services to these organizations, particularly those focused on Gaza, citing a…