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Seven Candidates Compete to Succeed UN Chief António Guterres ————————————- Seven candidates are competing to become the next United Nations Secretary-General after António Guterres, whose second term ends in 2026. In the first informal Security Council poll, Costa Rican diplomat…

Islamic Center in Ohio Targeted in Break-In and Vandalism Attack ———————————————– An Islamic center in Cincinnati, Ohio, was recently targeted in an attack that caused significant property damage and raised concerns among local community members, according to media reports. The…

Rights Advocates Raise Concerns Over Impact of China’s Ethnic Unity Law on Uyghurs ————————- One month after China’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress came into effect, rights advocates have raised concerns that the legislation is being used to…

ASEAN Economic Integration Creates New Opportunities for Southeast Asia’s Muslim Communities —————————————— The deepening economic integration of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is creating new opportunities for the region’s estimated 240 million Muslims, particularly in halal industries, small…

Iraqi Interior Ministry Monitors Security Plan for Prophet Muhammad’s Martyrdom Anniversary in Najaf ———————————————– The Iraqi Ministry of Interior has begun implementing its security measures for the commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be…

Syrian Interior Ministry Announces Foiled ISIS Attack Plot in Sayyida Zaynab Area —————————————- The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced that security forces had foiled an alleged terrorist plot linked to ISIS in the Sayyida Zaynab area of Damascus countryside, following…

Swedish Shia Community Commemorates Arbaeen of Imam Hussein Amid Spiritual Atmosphere, Wide Participation ——————————– The Shia community in Sweden commemorated the Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) through Hussaini gatherings and religious programs held in mosques and Husayniyyahs,…

Afghan Shia Figures Urge Taliban to Address Discrimination Concerns, Reopen Religious and Media Institutions ——————————————- A group of Afghan Shia scholars, public figures and social representatives from the Hazara community have issued a statement expressing concern over what they described…

Afghan Journalists Face Growing Mental Health Crisis Under Taliban Rule ————————————————– Afghanistan’s media community is facing a growing mental health crisis following the Taliban’s return to power, as journalists continue to experience pressure from restrictions on press freedom, job losses,…

Iraqi Kurdistan Announces Successful Facilitation of 100,000 Arbaeen Pilgrims Through Haji Omaran Border Crossing ——————————————– The Supreme Committee overseeing the transportation and reception of Arbaeen pilgrims in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region has announced the successful implementation of this year’s organizational plan,…