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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that war, poverty, and deforestation have led to the severe destruction of Afghanistan’s pistachio forests, Afghan news agency Khaama Press reported. In a statement, the FAO noted that the country once had…

A jetliner carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with a U.S. Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport, sending both aircraft into the Potomac River and killing all 67 people on board. Three soldiers were aboard the helicopter.…

The Afghanistan Human Rights Center has reported a sharp rise in the construction of jihadi madrassas under Taliban rule, citing concerns over their long-term impact on the country’s youth. The 30-page report highlights how these institutions serve as a means…

A new Gallup survey has found that Australians are among the most frustrated in the world over housing affordability, with dissatisfaction reaching record levels, Reuters reported. Over 75% of Australians surveyed in 2024 expressed discontent, compared to a 50% median…

The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) has released a report detailing a worsening human rights crisis in India in 2024, The Week magazine said. The Washington-based organization claims that religious freedom and civil rights have continued to deteriorate, citing discriminatory…

As part of the Muslim Awareness Week activities, McGill University architecture students visited the Lebanese Islamic Center in Montreal to learn about Islamic design, CBC News reported. According to the organizers, the visit showcased calligraphy and geometry in an effort…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized Niger as the first country in Africa to eliminate onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, the organization’s website reported. This milestone makes Niger the fifth country globally to interrupt the transmission of…

At least five individuals have lost their lives, and thousands have been displaced due to severe floods and landslides in Malaysia, particularly affecting the states of Sarawak and Sabah on Borneo Island, Anadolu Agency reported. Approximately 5,000 people have been…

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has expressed its approval of a new resolution passed by the New York State Senate, which officially designates February 1, 2025, as World Hijab Day, Anadolu Agency reported. Introduced by Senator Roxanne Persaud, the…

On Wednesday, President Asif Ali Zardari approved amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) 2016, igniting backlash from political parties, journalists, and human rights organizations, Dawn Newspaper reported. The amendments introduce severe penalties for “fake news” and expand…