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In an effort to address irregular migration, the European Union is preparing to legalize “return hubs” in third countries, Anadolu Agency reported. This strategy was presented by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a session of the European…

A bomb explosion at the Maulana Abdul Aziz Mosque in South Waziristan on Friday left Abdullah Nadeem, leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazal-ur-Rehman group), severely injured, along with three others, including children, Khaama Press reported. The regional police chief, Asif…

More than 400 children were recruited by armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during January and February 2025, with some as young as 14 years old, Reliefweb.com reported citing Save the Children. Many were taken from schools…

As of February 2025, Hong Kong has certified 52 hotels and 153 halal restaurants to cater to Muslim travelers, reinforcing its position as a Muslim-friendly destination, EN.Tempo.CO reported. The hotel accreditation, in partnership with Crescent Rating, ensures facilities are suitable…

The European Parliament has condemned Thailand for its lese-majeste law and the deportation of Uyghurs to China, highlighting violations of international law, Banghok Post reported. The resolution criticizes the deportation of at least 40 Uyghur refugees, who face risks of…

A recent report by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) reveals that 47% of Muslims in the EU experience racial discrimination, a significant increase from 39% in 2016, a UN website reported. The survey, which included nearly 10,000…

The UN migration agency is set to lay off approximately 20% of its headquarters staff in Geneva due to reductions in US foreign aid, Arab News reported. These recent layoffs at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) are anticipated to…

The Iraqi prime minister has announced the death of the head of Daesh in Iraq and Syria, following an operation conducted by the Iraqi national intelligence service in collaboration with US-led coalition forces, Arab News reported. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia…

OpenAI has requested the US government to permit AI companies to utilize copyrighted material for training purposes to “enhance America’s leadership” in artificial intelligence, Anadolu Agency reported. This proposal was submitted as part of a larger initiative presented to the…

Coinciding with the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, the FreeMuslim Association—an international non-violence organization—sent a message to leaders and heads of Islamic states, urging them to take measures to address the misrepresentation of Islam and Muslims. The organization called for…