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Women Barred from Attending Kabul International Exhibition Amid Ongoing Restrictions —————————– Women have been barred from attending and participating in the Kabul International Exhibition, according to informed sources, marking a new development in the continued restrictions imposed on women in…

Global Call Grows to Ban AI “Nudification” Image Tools ———————————————— Human rights groups and international organizations are urging governments to introduce strict laws and a global ban on artificial intelligence tools that digitally remove clothing from images, warning of serious…

Australian Police Apologize After Forced Evacuation of Muslim Worshippers —————————— Australian authorities have faced widespread criticism after police in New South Wales (NSW) forcibly evacuated Muslim worshippers during a protest, prompting an official apology. The incident occurred during demonstrations against…

Widespread Religious and Legal Reactions in Egypt After Video Insults Holy Prophet’s Parents ———————————————– A video containing offensive remarks about the parents of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his pure family) has sparked significant religious, social, and…

World Radio Day: Journalist Support Groups Warn of Growing Media Restrictions in Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan —————————————– Media support groups warn radio freedoms shrinking as authorities tighten controls, raising concerns over journalism, access to information, and broadcaster survival across Afghanistan, Khaama Press…

Al-Azhar Observatory: Islamophobia Is a Systemic Structure Fueled by Politics, and Victimhood Discourse Alone Is Insufficient ————————————— Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism said in a recent report that Islamophobia has moved beyond isolated personal bias or emotional reactions, evolving into…

Cotonou to Host “FIRAM 2026” Ramadan Exhibition to Promote Solidarity and Local Economy —————————————– The city of Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, is set to host the Islamic Ramadan exhibition “FIRAM 2026” from February 14 to 21, 2026. The…

Restoration Project Preserves Heritage of Sacred Alawi Dome in Najaf ———————————– The project to re-gild the sacred Alawi Dome at the Imam Ali (peace be upon him) Holy Shrine marks a major milestone in preserving one of the most important…

Shiites Worldwide Commemorate Demise Anniversary of Grand Ayatollah Muhammad Hasan Shirazi ———————————- Shiite Muslims around the world commemorated on the 24th of Sha‘ban the anniversary of the passing of the eminent religious authority Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Hasan al-Shirazi (may…

Grand Ayatullah Shirazi to Give Annual Speech Ahead of Ramadan ————————————– Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Hosseini al-Shirazi will be addressing the gathering of religious preachers ahead of the holy month of Ramdan. The event is scheduled for Saturday, 25 Sha‘ban…