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UNICEF Warns Child Deaths Could Rise as Global Aid Declines ———————————– The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that decades of progress in reducing child mortality worldwide are at risk of being reversed amid a sharp decline in international…

Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Intensifies in Texas Amid Political Debate Over Sharia, Muslim Community ——————————— The political debate in the U.S. state of Texas over Muslims and Islamic Sharia law has intensified, amid criticism from members of the Muslim community who say…

Shia Students in Kabul Call for Reopening of Khatam al-Anbiya Hawza Mosque and School ———————————— Students of the Khatam al-Anbiya Hawza in the Afghan capital, Kabul, have called for the reopening of the hawza’s mosque, school, and library, saying that…

Three Killed, Several Injured, Including Police Officers, in Minneapolis Shooting —————————————- Three people were killed and several others injured, including three police officers, in a shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Authorities said the suspected gunman was also killed, while an investigation…

Growing Criticism of Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Transformation, Entertainment Policies ———————————————— A growing number of critics, media activists and members of the public in Saudi Arabia have expressed concern over what they describe as an increasing number of controversial entertainment programs,…

Long Island Muslim Community Reflects on Discrimination, Fear and Healing 25 Years After 9/11 ————————————- Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 attacks, nearly 100,000 Muslims living on New York’s Long Island continue to reflect on the profound social changes…

Containing Extremist Forces, Pursuing Political Solution Prevents New Conflict in Northeastern Syria ————————————– A pragmatic approach and efforts to contain extremist elements by Syria’s transitional authorities and the commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have helped prevent a new…

A Youth Conference in Melbourne Discusses the Challenges, Responsibilities, and Societal Role of Muslims The “Islamic Circle of Australia and New Zealand – iCAN Victoria” is preparing to organize a youth conference in the city of Melbourne, the capital of…

The Rise of Anti-Muslim Rhetoric in Texas: Political Debate over Sharia and the Role of the Community in the State The political landscape in the American state of Texas is witnessing an escalation in the debate concerning Muslims and Islamic…

Australia Launches First National Index to Monitor and Measure Islamophobia Australia has announced the launch of the first national index to monitor and measure attitudes towards Islam and Muslims across the country. This initiative aims to provide more accurate data…