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Seven Killed, Others Injured in Twin Blasts in Northwestern Pakistan ————————————————— Seven people were killed and three others injured on Saturday in two separate explosions targeting civilians in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, local authorities said. Bannu district police chief…

Punjab Tightens Monitoring for Muharram Security ———————————- Punjab Minister and Chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Law and Order Khawaja Salman Rafique said the provincial government has implemented strict security and monitoring measures to ensure peace during Muharram-ul-Haram across Punjab.…

Ghana Conference Adopts Global Framework for Reparatory Justice —————————- A landmark international conference in Ghana has adopted a global framework for reparatory justice, calling for compensation and restitution for Africans and people of African descent affected by slavery, colonialism, genocide…

Nabatieh Shia Community Marks Muharram Amid Israeli Strikes and Ruins ——————————— Lebanon’s Shia community in Nabatieh marked the opening days of Muharram amid renewed Israeli strikes, shattered buildings and the grief of recent losses. Lebanon’s civil defense agency said ongoing…

Malmö Study Warns of Rising Islamophobia in Sweden ——————————— A new study in Malmö, Sweden, has warned of growing Islamophobia and anti-Muslim discrimination affecting Muslims’ daily lives, employment opportunities and sense of belonging. According to Alkompis, the research was conducted…

Migrant-carrying boat capsized north off Libya, leaving 51 dead or missing ———————————- A boat carrying migrants toward Europe capsized off Libya’s eastern coast last week, leaving 51 people dead or missing, Arab News reported citing a monitoring group. The Abreen…

UN Urges Greater Support for Afghan Returnees as Displacement Pressures Mount ——————————————— UNHCR and other UN agencies are urging stronger international support for Afghan returnees and displaced communities as Afghanistan faces large-scale returns from Iran and Pakistan, deepening pressure on…

Police Continue Investigation Into Nazi Flag Incident Near San Diego Islamic Center ————————————— Police in San Diego are continuing to investigate the motives of a driver who was stopped near the Islamic Center of San Diego after a suspicious vehicle…

UAE Joins Global Push to Restrict Children’s Access to Social Media ————————————————– The United Arab Emirates has introduced new rules setting 15 as the minimum age for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to impose such a restriction…

Iraq Prepares Comprehensive Security, Service Plan for Millions of Muharram Pilgrims ———————————————– Iraqi executive, military and security authorities have prepared a comprehensive security and service plan to ensure the safety and welfare of millions of pilgrims during Muharram, particularly in…