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First Halal Products Exhibition in Northern Philippines to Strengthen Muslim Community Ties ————————————- The first-ever Halal products exhibition is set to take place in Baguio, located in the northern Philippines, marking a significant step in enhancing the economic and social…

Wave of cleric killings deepens security concerns in Pakistan ——————————- A series of targeted attacks against prominent religious clerics in Pakistan has raised fresh concerns over security and militant violence, particularly in regions bordering Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. Since the…

Ismaili Woman Killed in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, Local Taliban Officials Confirm ————————————– According to International Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA), an Ismaili woman named “Lailma” was shot and killed by unidentified armed men in the Ashkasham district of Badakhshan province on…

Instagram’s Removal of Fake Followers and Privacy Changes Spark User Concern ————————————- Instagram has recently undertaken a major cleanup of its platform, removing millions of fake, bot and inactive accounts, leading to sudden drops in follower counts for many users,…

Pope Leo Calls on World Leaders to Reduce Tensions and Reject Violence in New Vatican Message ——————————————— Pope Leo XIV has issued a strong appeal to global leaders to lower international tensions, abandon violence and work toward lasting peace, urging divine…

ISIS Claims Responsibility for Assassination of Preacher at Sayyida Zainab Shrine in Syria —————————————– The extremist group Islamic State (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for the assassination of Sheikh Farhan Hassan al‑Mansour, a prominent Shia preacher and cleric associated with the…

Rising Concerns Over Violence Against Muslims in India After Viral Beating Video in Uttar Pradesh —————————————- A recently circulated video showing three Muslim men being physically assaulted by a Hindu man in Uttar Pradesh, India, has sparked renewed worries about…

Rising Anti‑Muslim Tensions in Japan as Nationalist Opposition Grows Against New Mosque in Fujisawa —————————————— Plans to build a new mosque in Fujisawa, a city southwest of Tokyo, have sparked growing controversy and highlighted rising tensions over religion and cultural…

Commemorating Martyrdom of Imam Jawad (peace be upon him): His Historical Role in Defeating the Waqifi Movement and Safeguarding Shia Doctrine —————————————- As the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (peace be upon him) approaches, from 21st to…

Saudi Arabia Reverses Brief Ban on Under‑15 Pilgrims for Hajj 2026 —————————————— Saudi Arabia initially introduced a new restriction for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage barring pilgrims who would be under 15 years old on May 27, from participating. Visas issued…