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In the aftermath of the devastating magnitude-7.6 earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula in Japan on New Year’s Day, a group of dedicated Muslims has been stepping up to provide much-needed assistance and comfort to the affected residents, KYODO NEWS,…

According to a recent survey of C-suite executives worldwide, artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to have a profound impact on the job market. A significant proportion of companies anticipate a decrease in their workforce over the next five years as…

Muslims in New Zealand are calling on the Minister of Justice to address their concerns regarding proposed reforms to the hate speech law and why the issue of hate speech has been excluded from the legislation. The Federation of Islamic…

In a statement published by Egyptian media and was seen by Shia Waves Agency, the Egyptian Minister of Awqaf,Dr. Mohamed Mokhtar Gomaa, said: “Egypt has witnessed an unprecedented campaign in the reconstruction and renovation of the blessed mosques in the…

The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, expressed his deep regret for the lack of freedom in Islamic countries governed by rulers and politicians who claim to belong to the authentic Islam. In a statement published on…

Militia gunmen have raided the village of Galay in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ituri province, killing at least 15 civilians, TRTWorld reported yesterday. Innocent Matukadala, an administrative official, reported that the death toll could rise as many people…

Over 1,100 migrants and refugees, including 121 unaccompanied children, were rescued off Italy’s southern coasts in the past 24 hours, Xinhua reported yesterday. Some 145 people were saved from three boats that departed from Libyan ports, while 797 others were…

The Norwegian police have announced that officers on duty will be carrying firearms in response to threats made against the Muslim community, TRTWorld reported yesterday. The police director general made the decision on Saturday to arm officers nationwide, citing threats…

Pakistan on Saturday strongly criticized Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s “provocative remarks” suggesting India would enter Pakistan to kill anyone who escapes over its border after attempting militant attacks, Reuters reported yesterday. Singh’s comments on Friday came after a report…

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has deplored the Indian authorities’ prevention of Jumatul Wida (farewell friday) prayers at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, alleging that Kashmiri Muslims are deprived of religious freedom in Kashmir, Kashmir Media Service reported. The APHC…