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German Court Upholds Headscarf Ban for Judicial Applicants …………. A court in the German state of Hesse has ruled that a Muslim lawyer who refuses to remove her headscarf during court proceedings cannot serve as a judge or prosecutor, Daily…

Study Reveals First Gene Capable of Independently Causing Mental Illness ………….. According to the World Health Organization, nearly one in seven people worldwide lived with a mental health condition in 2021, with anxiety and depression being most common, ScienceDaily reported.…

Taliban Carry Out Public Execution Before Thousands in Khost …………… A Taliban spokesman said on Tuesday that an estimated 80,000 people gathered in a stadium in Afghanistan’s eastern Khost province to witness the public execution of a man convicted of…

Mauritanian Coast Guard Rescues 141 Migrants from Drifting Vessel ……… The Mauritanian coast guard has rescued 141 migrants from a boat found adrift off the country’s western coast, Arab News reported. Mauritania has increasingly become a key departure point for…

U.S. Senator Warns Congress to Act on Rapidly Growing AI Threats ………….. Artificial intelligence and robotics are advancing so quickly in the U.S. that they pose far-reaching consequences for the economy, national security, democracy and human wellbeing, The Guardian. Senator…

Study Warns Thousands of European Landfills at Risk of Leaking Toxic Waste Amid Rising Flood Threats ……………. Thousands of landfill sites across the UK and Europe are located in flood-prone areas, raising concerns that rising waters could release toxic waste…

EU Reaffirms Support for Women’s Healthcare in Afghanistan Amid Restrictions ……….. The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting healthcare access for women and girls in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. Announcing the initiative during the global 16 Days of…

Ten Afghan Migrants Killed by Iranian Border Guards Near Farah ………….. At least ten Afghan migrants were shot dead by Iranian border guards while attempting to cross into Iran near Farah province, Khaama Press reported. Taliban officials said the incident…

UN Chief Proposes Major Budget Cuts Amid Rising Financial Shortfall ……….. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has proposed significant budget and staffing reductions to address a growing financial crisis, Khaama Press reported. Speaking to the General Assembly’s budget committee, Guterres warned…

Muslim Communities Worldwide: Resilience Amid Challenge, Growth Through Faith and Education ————————————- From condemnation of hate crimes in Europe to growing interest in Islam in Asia and expanding religious education in North Africa — several recent developments highlight both the…